Smoothie Riddim (2019) – Vybz Kartel Muzik

Vybz Kartel Muzik keeps the focus tight on Smoothie Riddim, a lean four-cut dancehall set that leans into a brisk, old-school feel with a sharp, skippy pulse and enough low-end weight to keep it firmly in the dance. Jodi Couture opens with “Only Big, ” then Sikka Rymes turns in the darker “Badmind” and Lisa Hyper brings a more teasing edge on “All Ova, ” before Kartel closes with the title tune and its sly, metaphor-heavy lyrics. Released on November 29, 2019 and tied to Johnny Wonder distribution, the project landed right in that late-2019 wave of dancehall productions chasing classic 90s energy without sounding dusty. Kartel’s own cut is the obvious anchor, but the mix of voices keeps the riddim moving with just enough attitude to carry the whole thing.