The Mad Black Panther Riddim – VIS Records

The Mad Black Panther Riddim lands in VIS Records’ familiar conscious-reggae lane, pairing a modern juggling approach with veteran voices and sharp-edged roots energy. VIS has been active across reggae riddims for years, and this one follows that pattern: a multi-artist set released in 2026 under the VIS Records/Vouch Enterprise banner, with the kind of sound meant for both radio play and sound-system rotation.

The rhythm feels urgent rather than mellow, with a driving one-drop backbone, clipped percussion and a dark, steely bass line that gives the whole project its name. The arrangements leave plenty of space for phrasing, which matters here because the lineup is built on experienced singers and deejays. Luciano and New Merciless open the emotional register with “Get You Off My Mind (Remix), ” while Admiral Tibet and Shaw Banton bring heavier street-side pressure on “The Guns (Remix). ” Warrior King’s “Chant With Powers” and Lutan Fyah’s “Fire Burn” push the set firmly into culture music, carrying the spiritual and warning-minded tone that has long defined both artists. Tyrical’s “Rum, Boom, And Hennessy” adds a more contemporary party edge, and Wayne Lyrics’ “Jah Will Never Let Us Down” keeps the message rooted in faith and perseverance.

Elsewhere, Gowdie Ranks, James Singer and Comanche give the riddim more texture, with “Who Fi Get Burn, ” “Fight Them Down (Remix)” and “System” helping the project move between uplift, protest and dancehall grit without losing its center.