World Domination Riddim – Simmastew Production

Cutty Ranks gives World Domination Riddim its sharpest edge, and that opener sets the tone for a five-track set that leans into rugged early-2010s roots-dancehall energy rather than anything glossy. SimmaStew Production keeps the rhythm lean and militant, with a steady bass line, clipped drums and enough space for the voices to cut through cleanly. Chrisinti’s “Little Torch” and Red Fox featuring Gramps Morgan’s “My Worth” bring the most colour, while Ras Brando and Bazil keep it grounded with tougher, streetwise turns. Released in December 2012 and cut with players from Moon Band and Fayahorns, the riddim sits right in that period when French and international producers were still chasing hard-hitting one-riddim sets with a live, dubwise feel.