Again Riddim – Total Satsfaction Records

Tony Curtis opens the Again Riddim with the title cut, and that’s the right entry point for a 2014 one-riddim set that leans into the sweeter side of modern roots rather than pushing for anything flashy. George Nooks follows with “For You, ” bringing his familiar warm phrasing, while Lukie D’s “Some Where” and Kwabena’s “Two Hearts” keep the mood tender and reflective. Bachelor’s “Her Heart Is Broken” adds a rougher emotional edge, and Mellow Man’s “Take My Hand” rounds out the six-track lineup with another straight love-song turn. Total Satsfaction Records keeps the production focused and uncluttered, letting the singers carry the weight of the arrangement. But it’s Tony Curtis who gives the set its clearest hook, and his “Again” is the tune that lingers once the riddim drops out.