137 Street Riddim – Brownz Records

Brownz Records keeps its 137 Street Riddim stripped and purposeful, giving Richie Spice and Turbulence a clean, modern roots bed to work over. The release is a 2026 reggae one-riddim set, and the two cuts attached to it are Richie Spice’s “Lately” and Turbulence’s “Wilderness. ” The project sits in Brownz Records’ recent run of message-driven reggae productions, following the same kind of conscious direction the label has been pushing this year.

The riddim has a steady, forward-moving pulse rather than a heavy one-drop drag. The arrangement feels bright and direct, with enough space in the drums and bass for the vocals to carry the weight. Richie Spice brings the kind of measured, melodic delivery that has long made him a dependable name in roots reggae, and “Lately” fits that lane with a reflective tone. Turbulence, whose voice tends to cut with urgency, takes “Wilderness” in a tougher direction, sounding more agitated and more insistent.

What gives the release its edge is the contrast between the two singers. Richie Spice adds warmth and restraint, while Turbulence pushes the same rhythm into more urgent territory. That balance makes 137 Street Riddim feel like a focused roots session rather than just another digital juggling. It is concise, but the pairing gives the riddim enough personality to register.