Talk A The Sreet Riddim – Digitalize Records

2012 was a busy, talk-heavy moment in dancehall, and Talk A The Sreet Riddim lands right in that lane with a sharp, streetwise edge rather than a glossy club feel. Digitalize Records keeps the energy taut, and the project pulls in 10 cuts from 11 artists, with Dexta Daps and Kootan’s “Freshhhh” and Digital Sham’s “Inna Weh Dem Inna Pt. 2” giving the set its most memorable pull. There’s a nice bit of continuity here too, since Digital Sham is one of the key names tied to the riddim, which fits the label’s habit of building around its own circle. The sequencing moves from tougher opener pieces like Figga’s “Night Tun Day” and Turff’s “Kill Boy Gal” into more melodic territory, ending with the instrumental title cut, so the producer clearly wanted the vocal tunes to set the mood before the riddim itself closes the door.