Youngster Riddim – 321 Strong 2000

2000 dancehall from 321 Strong, Youngster Riddim brings together Tanya Stephens, Serial Kid, and a lone version cut on a short three-track set. Tanya Stephens’ Wanna Be Badman is the best-known cut here, while Serial Kid’s Nuh Matter Dem helps keep the vibe rough and youthful, which suits the riddim’s name. The production credit is tied to Syl Gordon and Gregory Bailey under the 321 Strong label, and the release also turns up in connection with Zebra’s A De Heat from the same riddim family. It’s a compact, no-frills dancehall plate that leans on sharp vocals and a stripped-down instrumental hook rather than a crowded lineup.