Splash Riddim (2009)

Four cuts are all it takes for Splash Riddim to make its point, with Ding Dong, Sizzla, Andrew and Wada Blood, and Unicorn each taking a turn over a 2009 dancehall swing that keeps the energy tight and to the point. Ding Dong’s “Raise” sets the pace early, while Sizzla’s “Bare Hotniss Yuh Practice” leans into his sharp, militant delivery and gives the rhythm a bit more bite. Andrew and Wada Blood’s “Goodas” and Unicorn’s “Wah Dem A War Fah” keep the vibe focused on street-level talk rather than anything flashy, which suits a compact juggling like this. It’s the kind of release that lives or dies on the instrumental’s bounce, and here the closing Unicorn cut leaves the project on a bristling note.