Upstate Riddim (2018) – Cold Case Records/17th Street Productions

Upstate Riddim comes off like a compact, no-fuss 2018 dancehall set with a clean little five-track run and a cast that keeps it moving without overcrowding the vibe. Aktiv’s “Keep Them Talking” sets the tone with a talk-back edge, while Jae Prynse’s “9 Months” feels like the tune most likely to pull ears its way, giving the riddim a sharper focal point. Daddy Spine and Alisha’s “Wait On You” adds a smoother, more conversational turn, and Nevaro’s “It’S A Party” closes things out on a looser, more festive note. Cold Case Records and 17th Street Productions keep the whole thing tight and straightforward, which suits a project like this. By the time it landed in late November 2018, it sat neatly in that wave of smaller dancehall riddims that were leaning on concise tracklists and quick replay value rather than big, sprawling lineups.