Wicked Riddim

Jah Mason’s “The Edge” gives Wicked Riddim its gravest pull, with his voice cutting through a tight, rough-hewn dancehall pattern that feels aimed straight at the sound system. Around him, Blackout’s “Hear Say” and Johnny P’s “Show Gal” keep the cut more streetwise and playful, while Goofy’s “Rich And Bruk” adds that sly, money-conscious talk that always lands well on a ragga setup. It’s a compact four-track set, but that brevity suits the moment: mid-’90s dancehall was full of these lean, no-frills riddims that left room for personality rather than spectacle. Wicked Riddim sits right in that lane, all sharp bass, clipped drums, and enough space for each singer to ride the groove cleanly.