F.A.C.T.S Of Life Riddim – Dredavis Records

Dredavis Records had already set out its 2017 reggae direction by the time F. A. C. T. S of Life Riddim landed, and this eight-song set keeps the focus squarely on social commentary rather than flashy crossover moves. The cuts lean into a rootsy, mid-tempo groove with enough weight in the bass to suit protest songs like Chezidek’s “Mama Bawl, ” Oneaway’s “Cry for the Youths, ” and Fusion’s “Poor People Suffering. ” Dereq and Melica’s “Rise Again” brings a more uplifted edge, while DJ Faith’s “Mama” sits neatly in the same conscious lane. Turbulence closes things out with “This Is Not How, ” a fitting final shot of frustration that leaves the riddim feeling like a statement piece rather than a random compilation.