Eyez Open Riddim – Ziah Records

Eyez Open Riddim lands as a 2022 Ziah Records juggling with a clear conscience and a steady pulse, released on January 28, 2022. The label pulls together 12 cuts in just under 40 minutes, and the format suits the material: no fluff, just one rhythm carried across a strong cross-section of singers and deejays. The riddim sits in that modern roots space where uplift, warning songs, and love tunes all share the same backbone.

Ziah Records is the production name on the project, and the lineup gives the riddim real weight. Lutan Fyah links with Unstoppable Fire on “My Journey, ” while I-Octane brings a smooth, reflective read on “Still Loving You. ” Fantan Mojah’s “Fight, ” Jah Mason’s “Break These Chains, ” and Teflon’s “Lost Your Way” give the selection its clearest conscious edge, all three riding the rhythm with the kind of stern, road-worn delivery that suits a roots compilation. Jah Bouks turns in “Never, ” and Falkonection el Amansador closes things with “Side By Side, ” while NC Dread, Ovadose, Vibez Gena, Amadeus, and Unstoppable Fyah help keep the set varied.

The sound is firm and uncluttered, with a steady one-drop feel that leaves space for the voices to breathe. It has the reflective mood the title promises: searching, awake, and a little wary of false moves. What makes Eyez Open work is the balance between veterans and less-familiar names, with the bigger voices never overpowering the riddim’s message. It feels like a selection made to hold up in a juggling session rather than one designed for a single quick spin.