Unruly Badness Riddim – Kick Dem

2014 was a busy year for hard-edged dancehall one-riddim sets, and Unruly Badness drops right into that moment with a quick, street-ready cut that leans on raw energy more than polish. Popcaan’s “Shaky Warrior” is the obvious anchor, riding the riddim with that cocky Unruly stance, while Esco’s “Nuh Talk Bout” and Versatile’s pair of turns keep the pressure up and give the package a little more range. KICK DEM, credited here with the production and released through Kick Dem Records on January 14, 2014, keeps the rhythm tight and aggressive, with enough bounce to carry the six-track lineup without losing its bite. The full set runs from Revla’s title track to Stein’s “The Trees, ” with Versatile closing things out on “Fall” and “Shake Up Yuh Body. ”