Street Bullies Riddim – Various Artists

Kalash is the name that jumps out first on Street Bullies Riddim, and his “Mascarade” appears twice here, once in the original cut and again in a Dj Gil remix, which tells you this rhythm had enough bite to invite a second swing. The rest of the lineup keeps the energy leaning streetwise and rugged: C Rim comes in with “Ghost Rider, ” Lord Kossity cools things down a little on “Like Me, ” and T Jy pushes the pace on “Pli Vit Ki Bal, ” while X Man and the Elvys/T Jy pairing add more pressure to the set. The whole thing sits in that early-2010s French Caribbean dancehall lane, with a harder, club-ready edge and enough bounce in the drums to keep the chants and one-liners moving. It’s a compact 8-track run, built for selectors who liked their riddims sharp and loud.