Venom Riddim (2012) – Sexyras Production

Junior Reid gives Venom Riddim its strongest pull, and his “Christmas A Come” brings a seasoned voice to a track bed that feels sharp-edged and street-ready rather than glossy. Sexyras Production keeps the rhythm lean and tense, with a snaking bass line and a hard, clipped swing that leaves plenty of room for the vocals to cut through. Gott Yo’s “Something Fi Gwaan” leans into the forward-movement of the riddim, while Cali P’s “Victory” adds a cleaner, more uplifted tone that balances Reid’s grittier presence. Released in 2012, it sits right in that era when dancehall was still favoring compact, DJ-friendly riddims made to travel fast through radio, sound systems, and mixtapes.