Raving Season Riddim – Big Bout Ya Records

Late-2018 dancehall got a tidy but lively run from Big Bout Ya Records with the Raving Season Riddim, a six-song set that pairs veteran weight with younger voices and keeps the energy clipped and club-ready. Beenie Man’s “Artist Peggy” gives the project its brightest name value, while Vershon’s “Dallas” and Prohgres’ “Neat and Clean” keep the tempo moving with that sharp, streamlined patter Big Bout Ya was leaning into around this period. Deep Jahi’s “Golden” adds a smoother edge, and Jovi Dipree’s “Here We Go” helps round out a compact sequence that never feels overstuffed. The instrumental closes the set cleanly, and at just under 20 minutes the release sits neatly alongside the label’s other straight-ahead riddim work from 2018.