Summer Bounce Riddim (2009) – Jam 2 Records

Seven cuts, six voices, and a clean little 2009 dancehall run give Summer Bounce Riddim its shape, with Vybz Kartel’s “Gwan Suh” and Beenie Man’s “Wine” setting the tone while Lady Saw doubles up with “Beg U” and “Bills” for the sharpest presence on the set. Jam 2 Records keeps the rhythm lean and percussive, the kind of summer-ready bounce that leaves room for the deejays to work the pocket without crowding the mix, and Mr Vegas’ “Brand” adds another slick turn before Papa Pimp closes the vocal side with “Pimping Is So Easy. ” The package tops out with the “Summer Bounce” version, and the tracklist runs in this order: Kartel, Beenie Man, Lady Saw twice, Mr Vegas, Papa Pimp, then the instrumental.