Smooth Swing Riddim – Sasaine Music Records

Sasaine Music Records keeps the Smooth Swing Riddim moving in a lean, 2013 dancehall style, with just four cuts and an instrumental version to frame the whole thing. The rhythm has that nimble, springy pull suggested by the title, but the production still leaves room for the vocals to carry the weight: Faithan’s searching Whats The Answer, Jahvillani’s Protect My Life, and Skinty Fla’s Am Greatfull each come at it from a different angle without overcrowding the space. Jahvillani is the name that jumps out here, and his cut gives the set a little extra edge. Coming in the same year as a wave of compact digital dancehall projects, this one feels like a quick snapshot of that era, tight, melodic, and built around a clean version for selectors.