Ryddim 93 - Libido

The libidinous young Ryddim 93 offers up a collection of the hybrid juke stylings he has been posting on Soundcloud over the last month. Despite the name and the artwork this can't really be considered an album but rather an ongoing archive of Ryddim's chilled, sensual footwork aesthetic. As such I can't really criticise it for being repetitive although Ryddim has obviously formulated an ideal footworking template from which he makes his tunes. Taking cues from UK bass and garage Ryddim uses the softly swung rhythms, plunging synths and ethereal diva vocals akin to something like Sepalcure or Damu pinned down to a four to the floor pulse. The Juke flavour comes mostly from the stuttery synth stabs which hype up the tracks footwork appeal. Again, 'She Likes My Footwork' stands out as the perfect balance of juke tipped heat and UK bass depth but this is partly due to the overall lack of variety in his collection overall. That said, 'You Got It' drives a hard thudding groove into your ears intensified by the pointed ecstatic synth stabs only to dissolve into sine heavy swells. Ryddim is certainly brings a new and welcome UK stylings to the ever diversifying footwork movement and although lack in refinement or direction Ryddim is bringing the smooth sweeps and the footwork release.