Digital Salute Riddim (2017) – Larger Than Life Records

Larger Than Life Records, the U. S. -based imprint tied to selector collective Itation Sound, has long had a taste for clean one-drop juggling, and Digital Salute sits neatly in that run. Released in 2017, it arrived as a four-cut reggae set with Anthony B, Million Stylez, Ward 21 and King Mas all taking a version. The title itself feels like a nod to sound system culture, and the music matches that idea with a polished, digital-era bounce rather than a heavy throwback grind.

The rhythm moves at a mid-tempo clip, roughly in the mid-80s BPM range, with a crisp, streamlined drum pattern and a light, propulsive groove that leaves space for each vocalist to work. Anthony B’s Rub A Dub Party gives the set its most roots-conscious charge, with his veteran singjay delivery riding the riddim in a loose, celebratory style. Million Stylez follows with Ring Di Alarm, bringing his Swedish-Jamaican singjay blend and a sharper, more alert tone. Ward 21’s Fraud Gangsta pushes the project toward tougher dancehall territory, while King Mas’ Hot Patty keeps the energy playful and street-level, a reminder that the riddim’s digital polish never gets too clean to lose its edge.

Digital Salute is not a sprawling compilation; it is a tight, purposeful juggling that reflects how Larger Than Life has handled its better releases. The combination of seasoned names and a concise four-track format gives the riddim a focused feel, and the Anthony B and Ward 21 cuts are the ones that most clearly define its character.