Tod Pole Riddim – Brick and Lee Records

Back in 2011, dancehall was still leaning hard on stripped-down, singer-friendly riddims, and Tod Pole fits that moment neatly with a compact five-track run from Brick and Lee Records. The set keeps the spotlight on voices rather than excess, with Baby Doll and Blacker opening on “Deep Situation, ” then John Mouse sounding measured and direct on “Real Fathers. ” There’s a clear social thread running through the titles too, from Baby Lee’s “Cry For The Mothers” to the self-titled cut and “Jamaican Woman, ” which gives the project a more grounded tone than a throwaway party plate. Brick and Lee keep the sequencing tight, starting with a duet, moving through reflective cuts, and closing on the solo statements so the riddim feels like a deliberate little showcase rather than a random stack of songs.