By His Deeds Riddim – Penthouse Records

By His Deeds rides a warm, rootsy one-drop that leaves plenty of room for the singers to lean into the message, and Penthouse keeps the mood steady rather than flashy. Buju Banton’s “I Shall Not Be, ” Freddie McGregor’s “Loving Jah, ” and Morgan Heritage’s “Jah Revive I and I” sit right in that conscious lane, while VC’s title cut is the tune that ties the whole set together and was the one that really moved in the streets. The sequence also gets a nice lift from George Nooks, Half Pint, and Sanchez, who all keep the energy devotional without turning soft. Released in 2001, this was one of those Penthouse productions that lined up veteran voices with newer blood and let the riddim do the quiet work, ending on VC’s “By His Deeds” version cut with the same patient pulse.

By His Deeds Riddim Tracklist:

1. Al Campbell – Wet Road
2. Buju Banton – I Shall Not Be
3. Devonte – Everybody Wants
4. Freddie Mcgregor – Loving Jah
5. George Nooks – Joy And Pain
6. Glen Washington – Give Thanks And Praise
7. Half Pint – Glory Within
8. Jahmali & Jahmel – Wipe The Tears
9. Johnny Clarke – Stop Them Jah
10. Morgan Heritage – Jah Revive I And I
11. Ras Shiloh – Who Can’t Hear
12. Sanchez – Love
13. Singing Melody – Better Tomorrow
14. Tony Rebel & Marcia Griffiths – Forever Lovin Jah
15. VC – By His Deeds