The Black Power Riddim – Computer Paul

Computer Paul’s Black Power Riddim lands in the tougher corner of mid-2010s dancehall reggae: militant, vocal-heavy, and built for selectors who like a cut with bite. Paul Henton, better known as Computer Paul, runs Boot Camp Records and has long been linked to a deep catalogue of reggae and dancehall projects, with the Black Power set sitting alongside his earlier riddim work rather than as a one-off experiment.

The rhythm has that stern, marching feel the title promises, with a dark bass line, clipped drums, and enough open space for each singer or deejay to stamp a different stance on it. Bounty Killer’s “Black Power” is the obvious anchor, setting the tone with his gravel-edged delivery and political charge. Mr. Vegas’ “Thumbs Up” adds a lighter, crowd-ready contrast, while Anthony Cruz brings melody to “Get Gal Crew. ” Terror Fabulous and Hawkeye keep the selection in classic dancehall territory, and Captain Barkey’s “Bad Mind” and Vylmark’s “Bad Mind Grudgeful” lean into the side of the riddim that thrives on tension and attitude.

Alozade, Escobar, Mega, Tutbo Belly, and Silver Kid fill out the juggling with variations on greed, grit, and social commentary, giving the release the kind of spread that lets one instrumental carry different moods without losing its identity. It is a proper Computer Paul production: rugged, straightforward, and designed for the clash-minded side of the sound system.