V.W Riddim Pt. 1 – Sipo Records

Sipo’s V. W Riddim Pt. 1 comes off like a raw, straight-to-the-point dancehall set with enough veteran pull to keep it moving, and the strongest cuts here lean on that sharp, no-nonsense energy. Angel Doolas sets the tone with “Phat up Inna Shorts, ” Iyara follows with the blunt-edged “Naa F**k, ” and Cham’s “Likkle Bwoy” gives the riddim one of its most memorable hooks, while Merciless and Nuh Lymitz keep the pressure on with “No Fish” and “Ready Now. ” Sipo keeps the production tight and clipped rather than polished-up, which suits the hardcore lane this project sits in, and the release runs nine tracks in all, including radio edits for the key singles.