S Class Riddim (2010) – Cinimar Music Entertainment

The S Class Riddim has that sharp 2010-era dancehall edge, all glossy bass and big-vehicle boasting, with Vybz Kartel at the center of the action. Cinimar Music Entertainment keeps the rhythm tight enough for Popcaan’s “Tek Off” and “Happiness” to snap through cleanly, while Shawn Storm’s “Nuh Idiot Gyal” adds a rougher, more streetwise cut to the set. Kartel’s pair of “Benz” cuts, including the raw “Gimme Di Benz Punanny, ” feel like the obvious pressure point here, and the presence of Sheba on “You and Him Fuck” gives the riddim a little extra tension. It’s a short catalogue, just nine tracks, but the focus stays squarely on the kind of fast, lusty dancehall that was ruling the lane in late 2010, with a clean/raw split thrown in for good measure.