That Little Girl Riddim – Voice Stream Records

In 2004, when roots reggae was still leaning hard on conscious lyrics and stripped-back digital grooves, That Little Girl Riddim slid in with a melancholic, meditative feel that suits the title track from George Nooks especially well. Voice Stream Records lined up a deep bench here, and the strongest cuts come from George Nooks, Luciano on “Scribes And Pharisees, ” and Sizzla’s “Love And Care, ” with Anthony B, Capleton, Lady G, Mikey General and Natural Black all circling the same reflective mood without breaking the flow. The production keeps the drum pattern steady and the bass warm, giving the singers room to stretch their messages about children, faith and social pressure. There are 11 tracks in all, ending with the instrumental “That Little Girl Riddim” version.

That Little Girl Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony B – Leroy
2. Capleton – Go Spread The Love
3. Emperor – Getting Nowhere
4. George Nooks – That Little Girl
5. Lady G – Hungry Child
6. Luciano – Scribes And Pharisees
7. Mikey General – Jah Is My Defense
8. Natural Black – The Children
9. Sizzla – Love And Care
10. Sophie Sqiure – Turn Your Back
11. Version – That Little Girl Riddim