Eligh Riddim – Various Artists

Eligh Riddim sits a little apart from the bigger 2006 reggae sets that usually arrive with a crowded cast, because this one is pared back to just two cuts from Anthony B and Mykal Roze under a simple Various Artists credit. That lean format leaves the rhythm itself doing the talking: a straight-ahead roots groove with a firm bass line, clipped drums, and just enough instrumental space to keep the vocal phrasing front and center. Anthony B’s “More Money” pushes the message with a sharper edge, while Mykal Roze’s “Well Well” leans into a cooler, more reflective delivery. It’s an archival-style slice from the period, more interested in feel than flash, with a mid-tempo pulse and a bass pattern that stays steady underneath both singers.