Y And D Showcase Riddim – Y And D Productions

1989 was a busy year for dancehall’s showcase format, and Y And D Showcase Riddim fits right into that moment with a lean, sound-system-minded cut that leaves space for deejay energy and quick lyrical flashes. The set runs seven tracks deep, with Crucial Robbie’s “Ugly Man, ” Frighty and Colonel Mite’s “Bad Boys, ” and Gadman’s “Pon The Spot” giving it that cheeky, streetwise edge, while Little Clarkie and R. Mckenzie keep the patter moving over the same tight backbone. There’s a lively, stripped-down feel here rather than anything overly polished, and Jts System Mix’s “Rhythm Track” lays bare the pulse behind the whole thing before Sugar Dee closes it out with “Come We Just A Come, ” a fitting finish for a riddim that stays focused on motion and attitude.