Up And Coming Riddim – Leggo Records

In the early-’80s dancehall pocket, Leggo Records laces up a loose, streetwise riddim and lets the voices do the talking, with Blacka D’s “All This Time, ” Captain Willy’s “Money, ” and Culture Brown’s “Papa Grampa” setting the tone before the set opens wider. The lineup moves between tough deejay cuts and sweeter singjay turns, so Debbie Ann’s “Darling” and Sister Charmain’s “Boy You Body Good” sit alongside the rougher energy of Lenny Banton and Little Wayne, while Geggo All Stars’ “Dub Wise” gives the package a smoky instrumental break. It’s the kind of compilation that catches a transitional moment in Jamaican music, when dancehall was tightening up but still had plenty of raw charm. If there’s a final spark here, it’s Wesley Worries on “Dollars Love, ” a sharp closer that leaves the riddim hanging on a memorable note.