Faith Riddim (2021) – Abendigo Records

Abendigo Records takes a more meditative turn here than the harder-driving reggae and dub work the name can suggest, and that suits a four-cut set voiced by seasoned roots men and women. Sister Rasheda opens with “No Wake The Lion, ” then Prince Alla steps in on “Faith Can Move Mountains, ” a title that feels tailor-made for his towering delivery. Fred Locks’ “West Must Perrish” is the sharpest political cut in the bunch, while Earl Sixteen closes with “Africa Is On The Move, ” keeping the message outward-looking and militant. The whole thing runs in a tight, no-frills sequence, which makes the intent plain: four voices, one rooted mood, and a producer leaning on heavyweight singers rather than crowding the riddim with excess.