Alient Riddim – Various Artists

Thin, bassy reggae with a slightly militant edge runs through Alient Riddim, and the Spanish-language cuts give it a distinctly Latin Caribbean feel rather than a generic one-drop package. Jahricio’s “No Hay Otro Como Jah” and Jey Da Polemic’s “No Quieren Captar” carry the strongest devotional and social-charge moments, while Simba Orchestra’s “Thanks For Life” and Adelking Lakay And Kotufa’s “Mi Ganjah” lean into the warmer, more melodic side. Issued in 2012 and credited to Various Artists, it sits among those early-decade compilations that were less about one big name and more about a regional scene feeling out a shared sound. With eight tracks and nine voices, the medley close ties it off neatly as a concise snapshot of that period in the catalogue.