Xo Xo Riddim – Nyce Nation Records

Nyce Nation Records’ Xo Xo Riddim sits in that late-2019 pocket where dancehall and soca were sharing space on the same shell, and this one leans into the Caribbean crossover more than straight-down-the-line yard style. The 8-track set pulls in Destra, Jamesy P, Shurwayne Winchester, Nikki Brooks, and the Carter cut in both clean and raw versions, which gives the release a broad, club-ready spread without losing its single-riddim shape. The production keeps a springy, percussive feel under the vocals, with the songs riding a light but insistent bounce rather than a heavy drag. Destra’s “So Real” and Shurwayne Winchester’s “Sweet Down Low” sit especially well against the rhythm, while “Boom Off” gives the project its harder-edged dancehall turn. It runs about 23 minutes in all, and the tempo stays tight enough to keep the whole set moving with a brisk, easy forward push.