Six String Cutlass Riddim – Xtm Nation

2012 was a busy year for roots-minded reggae, and XTM Nation stepped into that run with Six String Cutlass, a compact four-cut riddim that keeps the focus on lyric-driven singers rather than stacking the deck with volume. XTM Nation was Kareem Burrell’s imprint, and this release arrived as part of the label’s early push, with Jesse Royal and Mikey General alongside Cali P and Kayla Bliss. Jesse Royal’s “Hotter The Battle” has the kind of militant lift that can carry a whole side of vinyl, while Mikey General’s “Something Haffi Gwan” leans into the same conscious lane with a steadier, more measured pressure. The sequence feels deliberate: Cali P opens with defiance, Jesse Royal and Kayla Bliss deepen the tone, and Mikey General closes it out with a grounded finish that keeps the riddim’s message front and center.