Star Life Riddim (2021) – Charlie Pro Records / Eastsyde Records

Charlie Pro Records and Eastsyde Records took a more party-minded turn with Star Life Riddim, a tight eight-song dancehall drop that runs just under half an hour and keeps the energy up with no dead weight. One Sparks’ “Poppin” feels like the natural hook track, all confidence and bounce, while Don Pezzy’s “Clean” and Shatta G’s “Wilding Out” lean into the kind of sharp-edged street talk that gives a riddim its replay value. Jubinile’s “Don’t Care” and Street Gena’s “Energy Buck” keep the momentum moving, with the whole set sitting in that early-summer 2021 pocket when producers were pushing out compact, DJ-ready riddims built for quick rotation. It’s a neat little run of voices rather than a sprawling compilation, and that economy suits the project.