Try Dat Riddim Vol 2 (2021) – One Don Records

One Don Records returned to the same stark, minor-key dancehall energy on Try Dat Riddim, Vol. 2, a 2021 juggling that stretches the original December 2020 release into a fuller 10-cut set. The rhythm is spare and pressure-heavy, with a steady forward drive, clipped drum programming, and enough space for the voices to do the talking. That kind of framework suits the modern, street-level dancehall lane One Don has been pushing, where the beat is less about ornament and more about attitude.

Vybz Kartel anchors the project with “Try Dat, ” a teasing, sharp-edged cut that sets the tone for the whole release. Sikka Rymes follows with “Pay Nuh, ” bringing his familiar Gaza-adjacent energy and an easy command of the mic. Sai’s “Pull Mi Over” and Singa Ding’s “Phone Call” keep the juggling moving with direct, no-frills songwriting, while Madam Maylor’s “Grip Di Buddy” and Lyrikkal Snipa’s “Feelings” add a more flirtatious and playful layer to the set. Finga Play’s “Personal Freak” and Shaka’s “Rifle Rise” push it back toward raw dancehall tension, and Rashane TSP’s “No Time To Waste” rounds out the run with a more urgent, impatient stance. Kun Don’s “Bad Gyal” fits neatly into that same blunt, party-ready mode.

What makes the riddim work is the balance between names with real pull and voices that know how to ride a stripped-down beat without crowding it. It is a compact, aggressive dancehall package that keeps its energy moving without losing shape.