Better Days Riddim (2017) – Oneness Records

Oneness Records kept Better Days Riddim warm and melodic, with a live-band feel that sits closer to roots reggae and lovers rock than hard-edged dancehall. The German outfit had already built a name for polished juggling projects and international link-ups, and this one arrived in 2017 as part of that run, with the Oneness Band handling the instrumental foundation and Umberto Echo’s touch audible in the clean, spacious mix.

Iba Mahr’s Get Up And Show is one of the strongest pulls here, built on his upliftment-heavy delivery and easy authority. Treesha and Skarra Mucci bring a brighter, more playful chemistry to Love You Like 123, while Pressure’s Goodness adds a smooth, reflective counterweight. Chezidek’s Journey sits comfortably in his roots lane, carrying that steady, reasoning tone he has made his own, and Naptali’s Last Days gives the riddim a firmer conscious edge. Jahcoustix and Dub Inc. also return with Better Days, underlining the project’s cross-border spirit and the way Oneness was pairing German, Caribbean and European voices without losing cohesion.

The riddim itself has a breezy, rolling pulse, with chunky bass, crisp drums and a soft melodic lift that keeps the whole set moving without rushing. It is the kind of production that leaves room for each singer to phrase differently, and that is exactly why the vocal cuts work: each artist finds a distinct pocket while the band keeps the mood unified.