Sick Skull Riddim – Zack Ariyah Productions

With just two cuts, Sick Skull Riddim keeps the focus tight: Jah Torius opens with “Bomb A Buss” and Navino follows on “Guns All Kinds, ” so this is really a compact 2013 dancehall showcase rather than a sprawling compilation. The production under Zack Ariyah Productions has a lean, hard-edged feel that suits the subject matter, and Navino’s cut is the name that tends to stick, especially with the riddim centered around sharp vocal delivery instead of extra ornament. Jah Torius sets the tone on the first track, then Navino closes it out with a darker, more pointed swing, and that’s the whole package here—two songs, one producer credit, and a straight-to-the-point run from “Bomb A Buss” into “Guns All Kinds. ”