Captian Riddim – Yard Vybz Entertainment

Four voices and a single instrumental make Captian Riddim a tidy 2011 Yard Vybz Entertainment drop, with Sizzla, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and Wayne Marshall each taking a pass at the same cut. The tracklist reads like a snapshot of that era’s roots-conscious crossover lane: Sizzla’s “Murder Star” brings the militant edge, Tarrus Riley keeps things smooth on “Soul Grabber, ” and Jah Cure’s “Feel It” leans into that soft, melodic phrasing he could turn into a weapon. Wayne Marshall’s title cut sits alongside the riddim instrumental, which is the real guide here. It’s a stripped, mid-tempo reggae frame with a clean drum drop, a rolling bass line and enough space for the singers to stretch their melodies without crowding the rhythm. The whole thing feels built around clarity, not flash, with the bass pulse doing most of the heavy lifting.