Caramelo Riddim – Luv Messenger And Max Powa

CARAMELO RIDDIM produced by LUV MESSENGER & MAX POWA 2013

Caramelo Riddim has that bright, rootsy lift that suits its title, but the subject matter keeps circling ganja, love, and everyday survival, which gives the set a nice street-level feel. Luv Messenger and Max Powa shape the rhythm like seasoned selectors with a feel for Spanish-language reggae, and the best cuts sit right in that pocket: Paupa Man’s “Mucho Amor, ” Stereoman’s “Mucho, ” and the ganja-minded “Ganja Smoker” from Profecia Crew all ride it with different angles. Jimboman’s “Solo Buena Gente” and the closing instrumental version add a little extra mileage, and there’s a quiet Barcelona-to-Spain connection running through the whole thing, especially on the Don Caramelo and Paco Mendoza cut near the middle. A 2013 release, it also runs long enough to feel like a proper showcase, not just a quick one-riddim pass.

Caramelo Riddim Tracklist:

1. Ganjahr Family – Caramelo
2. Novato – Animal
3. Paupa Man – Mucho Amor
4. Supa Bassie – Mi Gente
5. Stereoman – Mucho
6. Don Caramelo & Paco Mendoza – Fracaso
7. Profecia Crew – Ganja Smoker
8. Ice Cold – What Mi Smoking
9. Mandinka – Sweet Music
10. Jimboman – Solo Buena Gente
11. Dani De Weed – Cada Segundo De Mi Vida
12. Daby Bleyd & Marla Sanchez – Mil Razones Para Vivir
13. Sistah Usha – Music Lover
14. Pirat’S Sound Sistema – Cançons I Poemes