Zandoli Riddim – Various Artists

ZANDOLI RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2005

On Zandoli Riddim, the credit line is as bare as the groove: various artists, 2005, and a track run that feels rooted in a small but lively Caribbean dancehall pocket. The cut that gives the riddim its name, Dj Kyni’s “Zandoli Riddim, ” sits right alongside Ayrton’s tougher “Politiko Dead” and Dotsoundz’s straight-ahead “Dancehall, ” so the whole set keeps circling a lean, percussive feel rather than chasing big studio polish. L’n’so’s “Hypocrisie” and Yodah feat. Olmyta’s “Almighty Father” add a bit more melodic shape, which helps the compilation move with some contrast. It’s a 10-track spread with 11 voices in the mix, and that little extra detail — one more artist than tracks — tells you how casually this one was assembled.

Zandoli Riddim Tracklist:

1. Ayrton – Politiko Dead
2. Dj Kyni – Zandoli Riddim
3. Dotsoundz – Dancehall
4. L’n’so – Hypocrisie
5. Larsen – Ti Moun D?wo
6. Miki – G.I.Joe
7. Octo – En Ki Jan
8. Ras T & Mas T – Ladies
9. Weafer – Destination Danger.Mp
10. Yodah Feat Olmyta – Almighty Father