Dont Cry Riddim (2012) – Remla Productions

Ten voices ride this 2012 Remla Productions cut, and the lineup leans heavily into conscious reggae, with YI’s “Don’t Cry, ” Ryan Conscious’ “The Sufferers, ” Minister E Praise’s “When I Die, ” and Dj Grace’s “Cry No More” setting the tone right away. The riddim itself sits in a plainspoken, rootsy lane rather than chasing anything flashy, which leaves room for the lyrics to carry the weight, and that’s where the project gets its pull: faith talk, hardship, survival, and a few hopeful turns like Oshane Mchugh’s “One Day” and Saby’s “Spiritual Water. ” It’s a compact selection, not a sprawling compilation, and the tracklist also includes Ram 1’s “123, ” Angelle’s “Closer, ” and Jesus Providencce’s “Heal, ” rounding out a set that keeps its focus on uplift and endurance.