These Streets Riddim – Various Artists

Anthony B comes in front and center on These Streets Riddim, and “Man A Badman” gives the set its sharpest edge before Beenie Man takes over with two passes at the title cut, “These Streets Mix 1” and “These Streets Mix 2. ” The release keeps the focus tight: three vocal performances, then a straight riddim version and a second version with chorus, which makes it feel more like a producer’s cut sheet than a full-blown compilation. Even with the lean tracklist, the pairing of Anthony B’s militant delivery and Beenie Man’s smoother chat gives the rhythm enough contrast to work both ways. This 2007 reggae selection runs five tracks in all, with four unique artists credited across the sequence.