De Bass Riddim – Various Artists

DE BASS RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2006

Some 2006 reggae riddims lean on melody; this one comes in heavier, with the bass carrying the whole mood while a tight six-track lineup keeps the focus on the voice cuts. Audio Assault’s “It’s Allright” and Fireball’s “Love Is The Way To Go” give it a smoother edge, while Master J turns up twice, first under Black Pearl on the version cut and then on “Roll Yuh Waist, ” which helps anchor the set with a bit of personality. Ceasar’s “Know U Want It” and Zebulon’s “Bun Dem” add the sharper dancehall pressure, so the project moves between laid-back chant and more aggressive toast without losing its low-end pull. Produced under the Various Artists credit, De Bass Riddim runs six tracks deep and keeps the whole session locked around one simple idea: weighty bass and straight-forward reggae energy.

De Bass Riddim Tracklist:

1. Audio Assault – It’s Allright
2. Black Pearl (Master J) – De Bass Riddim Version
3. Ceasar – Know U Want It
4. Fireball – Love Is The Way To Go
5. Master J – Roll Yuh Waist
6. Zebulon – Bun Dem