Samfy Riddim – Manatee Records

Samfy Riddim is a 1999 dancehall juggling from Manatee Records with four strong cuts from Baby Wayne, Elephant Man, Lexxus and Sizzla. The set leans into late-90s ragga energy and keeps things tight, with only four tracks on the riddim. Baby Wayne’s Run Dem Weh, Elephant Man’s Gal You Never Blow, Lexxus’ It Bun Dem and Sizzla’s Hot And Peppery all carry their own weight, but Sizzla’s cut and Elephant Man’s contribution are especially memorable. Manatee Records was active on a number of late-90s dancehall projects, and this one shows that sharp, compact style clearly.