Riddim Direct: DE Cure Riddim (2021)

Dadamanufakture’s De Cure Riddim lands with that glossy, road-ready Caribbean pulse that sits neatly between dancehall and soca, and the vocal mix keeps it lively without getting crowded. Fadda Fox opens things with “Outside Again (De Cure), ” while Lyrikal and Nadia Batson bring a sweeter edge on “Fuh Days, ” giving the set a bit of back-and-forth between grit and melody. Mr. Killa’s “Macopolaritis” is the one with the most bite, especially since it comes in both clean and raw cuts, and Pumpa’s “Ring-Tinga-Ling” keeps the riddim bouncing along with an easy hook. Erica Assai closes it out on “Shame, ” rounding the six-track set into a compact 2021 dancehall package that leans more festive than heavy, right down to the duplicate Killa version tucked inside.