Super Natural Riddim

This is Supa Hype's follow-up production to his massive Smash riddim which spawned a bunch of dancehall hits, most notably Tony Matterhorn's ubiquitous Dutty Wine. Another uptempo bashment outing, Super Natural sounds not unlike grime (though the influence may not be conscious) with its stuttering handclaps and grimey bassline.

The stand-out cuts on the riddim come from T.O.K. and Erup, though Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Vybz Kartel and Turbulence are among the other artists to have released vocals on it. The ever-reliable T.O.K. (alongside Supa Hype on the mic) deliver an infectious ladies' anthem referencing Sisqo's Thong Song, switching up between sweet vocals and gruff MCing, as is their wont. New kid on the block Erup, whose breakout hit Sey Dem A Gangsta has seen him feted as a bright hope for 2007, showcases his melodic singjay styles with a fiery tirade against Babylon.

This review was featured in the first issue of Woofah, a magazine dedicated to reggae, grime and dubstep.

Relased on 7" vinyl by Hyperactive Entertainment

Posted by Gabriel Heatwave | Wednesday 20 June 2007