Black Heart Riddim (2003) – Black Arrow Records

Even with only four cuts, Black Heart Riddim has that early-2000s roots pressure that leans on a patient drum pattern and a deep, rounded bassline rather than anything flashy. Al Campbell’s “Love From A Distance” and Vivian Jones’ “No Bad Memories” sit nicely beside Don Campbell and Lorna Asha, with the voices carrying most of the weight over a stripped-back groove that leaves plenty of air around the one-drop feel. Black Arrow Records kept the session tight in 2003, and the arrangement stays close to the classic reggae template: clean guitar skank, steady percussion, and a bass pulse that moves slow and low enough for the singers to stretch out.