Upscale Riddim – Spit Fayah Records

A few of the sharper cuts on Upscale Riddim lean into motivational dancehall, with Iya Champs, Devin Di Dakta and Black Pearl each riding the rhythm like a pep talk over bass and percussion that stay firm rather than flashy. Spit Fayah Records keeps the energy tight across the set, and the title itself fits the mood: songs about success, goals, fulfilled dreams and top form make the whole thing feel like a little victory lap. XX3EME gets extra room with “Cyah Move, ” “Summer Song” and a radio edit, while Navino’s “I. P (One More Time)” and Jigsy King’s “Ganja” add some contrast before the final instrumental closes it out clean.