Count C Riddim (2018) – Exodus Nuclear Music

Turbulence leads the way on Count C Riddim with “So Lovely, ” and that opening set feels like the right hook for a set that leans into rootsy reggae with a modern session-player polish. Exodus Nuclear Music keeps the rhythm moving at a laid-back pace, and the cuts from Tristan Palma, Cutty Ranks, and Utan Green give it a nice spread of voices, from the no-nonsense “Don’T Mash It Up” to the sharper edge of “Strange Feelings” and the combo spin on “Badmind. ” Triston Palmer’s appearance is a neat touch too, especially since “Don’t Mash It Up” was issued on October 26, 2018, which pins the whole thing squarely in that late-2018 wave of conscious riddims. There’s even an instrumental tucked in at the end, almost like a quick nod to the production before it fades.