Red Bandana Riddim – Niyah Fyah Records

In 2021, when dancehall was still leaning hard into lean, bruising digital riddims, Niyah Fyah Records came with Red Bandana, a compact five-track set that keeps the focus on the songs rather than any big studio gimmicks. Ras Victory’s title cut carries the project’s name with a straight face and a sharp hook, while Schemer Don’s “Whine” pushes the lighter, more dance-floor side of the rhythm. Redda Fella’s “Bawl and Moan” and Guzzu Kangarue’s “Trust No Friend” keep the mood gritty, with the latter sounding especially wary and cold. The whole thing runs just over 18 minutes, so it lands like a quick late-2021 drop from a label keeping its foot on the gas rather than chasing a long rollout.