Taboo Riddim – Ancient Records

Taboo Riddim pulls together a compact 14-track dancehall set with a strong frontline, headlined by Aidonia’s “The Best” and backed by cuts from Deablo, Jayds, Onton, Tanso, and Tony Matterhorn featuring San Frass. Ancient Records kept the mood taut and contemporary for 2013, with the rhythm leaning into sharp, digital-era dancehall pressure rather than anything glossy or overly melodic. The clean and raw versions sit side by side on a few of the biggest tunes, which gives the release that sound-system feel and lets the vocals carry the edge. Aidonia’s “The Best” and Jayds’ “Somersault” do a lot of the heavy lifting, while Tony Matterhorn’s “Super Freak” adds a familiar deejay spark near the finish. The instrumental closes it out and leaves the riddim itself front and center.

Taboo Riddim Tracklist:

1. Aidonia – The Best (Clean)
2. Aidonia – The Best (Raw)
3. Deablo – 40 Strong (Raw)
4. Deablo – Western Union (Clean)
5. Deablo – Western Union (Raw)
6. Jayds – Somersault (Clean)
7. Jayds – Somersault (Raw)
8. Onton – Money Money (Clean)
9. Onton – Money Money (Raw)
10. Tanso – Whining Pro (Raw)
11. Tanso – Whining Pro (Clean)
12. Tony Matterhorn Feat San Frass – Super Freak (Clean)
13. Tony Matterhorn Feat San Frass – Super Freak (Raw)
14. Taboo Riddim Instrumental08. Tease Me Riddim – Instrumental