Prod.LoudSpeakr Sets June 26 Release For 1876 Riddim Compilation

Producer Prod.LoudSpeakr is set to put out his 1876 Riddim compilation on June 26, bringing several rising acts from Jamaica and overseas onto one project.

The release carries Vybrid on Grip, Di Versatile One on Real Good, DejaMck on Love Yuh Body, J Mari on My Love, Trogad on Bubble Fi Me, Sleepy Landell on Life, Briggy Benz on Brawling, and Jayidudu on Pressure. Prod.LoudSpeakr also produced the instrumental cut, 1876 Riddim, which is included on the compilation.

He said the idea grew out of his respect for rhythm-driven projects and the space they give artistes to present their sound over the same musical foundation. “In all honesty, as a fan of the music, I have always appreciated rhythms. As a producer, I also understand how hectic it can be to create a full rhythm compilation,” he said.

Prod.LoudSpeakr pointed to the WFYL rhythm by DJ Mac and CrashDummy as a key spark for the project. “I was inspired by the WFYL rhythm by DJ Mac and CrashDummy, and that motivation pushed me to create something of my own. The 1876 Riddim was also inspired by my desire to expand my reach as a producer and collaborate with new artistes I had not worked with before,” he continued.

To find voices for the riddim, he staged the 1876 Riddim Challenge, a contest that allowed aspiring performers to show what they could do while vying for a grand prize. The promotion ran on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and drew artistes from varied backgrounds.

Prod.LoudSpeakr also brought in Di Versatile One of Future Squad Music. His TikTok show, High Voltage Wednesdays, has built a reputation for giving attention to upcoming artistes.

“I approached him about the project and, through his network, collaborations with artistes such as Briggy Benz, Sleepy Landell, DejaMck, Trogad, and J Mari became possible,” Prod.LoudSpeakr explained.

Other links helped widen the compilation’s cast. “Through collaboration with Toya Famous, we were also able to get Vybrid of 1neMission on board. Jayidudu from Nigeria joined the project through the 1876 Riddim Challenge,” he added.

CheekyDon Music handled the mixing and mastering for all the songs, giving the set a unified finish. Prod.LoudSpeakr said the work took about four months and is arriving at what he sees as the right season.

“Now felt like the perfect time because the project has a strong summer feel. It is a well-rounded compilation with something for everyone,” he said.

He described the sound as lively, melodic, and flexible. He also noted that the 1876 Riddim instrumental was built at 95 BPM in the key of E.

DejaMck is among the featured artistes, contributing Love Yuh Body to the release. Born Dwayne Jerome McFarlane and hailing from Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland, he said Di Versatile One introduced him to the project.

“I was introduced to it by an associate, One Versitile. It was a vibe, you know the rhythm is fire. The song complements it also, and the engineer did a fine job with the mastering,” he said.

DejaMck, who has been working at music professionally since 2020, said he is upbeat about the compilation and expects listeners to hear the strength of the production.

“It’s a great feeling. The album is very promising; it contains quality contents. I’d say the overall team effort that was delivered is the project’s greatest strength,” he said.

With the June 26 release drawing closer, DejaMck is hoping the project gets the attention he feels it merits.

Prod.LoudSpeakr is keeping his focus on the compilation for now, but he is already planning more work, including an EP for Vybrid expected later this year.

His immediate ambition is for 1876 Riddim to open real doors for the artistes on it. “Our ultimate hope is that the 1876 Riddim becomes a platform that elevates every artiste involved while introducing new listeners to their music. Beyond streams and numbers, we want the project to create opportunities, spark meaningful connections, and show the power of collaboration. If listeners discover a new favourite artiste, feel inspired by the music, or gain a deeper appreciation for Caribbean culture, then the project has achieved its purpose,” he continued.