River Wata Riddim – 5star Camp

Charly Black’s “Long Life” is the hook that pulls you into River Wata Riddim straight away, and it’s the kind of singjay cut that gives the whole 2018 set its lift. 5star Camp keeps the production moving with a watery, rolling dancehall feel that leaves room for voices like Vershon on “Rain” and DYCR on “Crime” to hit clean without crowding the groove. There’s a nice push-pull between the brighter vocal cuts and the instrumental, with “Long Life” and “Rain” sitting closest to the core of the riddim’s vibe. It also carries a little extra weight knowing 5star Camp shares credit on the release with Pantason Records, even if the main pulse here is all about that breezy, roadside-style shelling.