Final From The Start Riddim – Blunt Life

Out of the 2012 reggae crop, Final From The Start Riddim feels like one of those Blunt Life sets that was made for the lovers and the conscious tunes in the same room, with 14 tracks and a broader roster than the tracklist excerpt first lets on. Chaddy Royal and Kizzy’s “Kissing You” sits nicely beside Prophecy Izis on “Mama And Papa, ” while Ras Bingi Catt’s “One Family” and Donna Makeda’s “No 3rd Party Link” keep the vibe rooted in relationship talk and community pressure. Blunt Life keeps the rhythm warm and steady rather than flashy, leaving space for singers like Maddie Simmons and Josemar to lean into the melody without forcing it. There’s a quiet charm to it, especially when the harmonies start stacking up, and the closing stretch with Fyah Root and 514 Warriaz and Clevey Councilor gives it a little extra lift.