Broughtupsy is the fresh debut album from reggae/dancehall duo Bonjay—and fresh is exactly what it is. Fronted by singer Alanna Stuart and produced by beats/effects master Ian “Pho” Swain, Bonjay brings an invigorating mix of dancehall rhythms and crisp hooks to the floor, displaying ample evidence that these two have the savvy and experience needed to pack a club. Their influences are harder to pin down. In addition to their aforementioned reggae roots, they incorporate a blend of R&B, soul, and hip-hop, cemented by an indie rock songwriting sensibility.

Broughtupsy brings the jungle to your living room. At only six songs that play in just under 20 minutes, the album is short, but it’s the kind of record that can and should be listened to more than once. From the background chanting of the persistently groovy “Stumble” to the slick, eerie piano riffs on “Creepin,” Broughtupsy remains consistently enthralling, even on the short interlude track “The Small Hours.” Much of the credit should go to Stuart’s varied vocals, which keep the tracks fresh when they’re in danger of becoming repetitive. The dub horn is admittedly overused and the stream of beats barely leaves the listener time to breathe, but that’s all part of Bonjay’s charm.