Drum Stick Riddim – Stride Music Production

Ten tracks deep and packed with familiar voices, Drum Stick Riddim leans more rootsy than flashy, with Stride Music Production pulling together a lineup that moves from Jimmy Riley’s reflective “Where There’s a Will” to Lutan Fyah’s militant “Roots and Culture” and Lady G’s sharp “First Commandment. ” Half Pint’s “Roll On” and Pam Hall’s “This Is Love” add a softer, more melodic touch, while the whole set keeps a steady 2014-era reggae pulse rather than chasing anything overly modern. Released on May 26, 2014, it sits comfortably in that period when producer-led riddim projects were still a handy way to hear veterans and younger voices sharing the same lane, and the tracklist gives it a nice balance of grit, uplift, and singalong hooks.