Square Dance Riddim – Various Artists

SQUARE DANCE RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2008

The 2008 Square Dance Riddim comes in lean and punchy, with just five cuts and a lineup that leans on familiar dancehall muscle: Beenie Man’s “Gal Dem Way, ” Vybz Kartel’s “Tic Toc, ” and Sizzla’s “Going Onn” do most of the heavy lifting, while Mad Cobra and Nahswitch keep the energy moving with sharper, rougher turns. The riddim itself feels more like a quick-footed bashment workout than a sprawling compilation, built for DJs who want a tight set with enough swing for the dancefloor and enough bite for the selector. Kartel and Beenie Man are the obvious hooks here, but Mad Cobra’s “Fuck Alone” gives the set a nastier edge. Square Dance Riddim runs five tracks deep, all voiced by five different artists.

Square Dance Riddim Tracklist:

1. Beenie Man – Gal Dem Way
2. Vybz Kartel – Tic Toc
3. Sizzla – Going Onn
4. Mad Cobra – Fuck Alone
5. Nahswitch – She Mad