Flying Riddim – Out Deh Records

Out Deh Records keeps Flying Riddim lean and vocal-heavy, with five cuts and a straight version at the end, the kind of setup that lets the juggling do the talking. Juvenile’s “Uptown Downtown People” sets the pace, while Singing Sweet’s “On And On” and Kibaki’s “Real People” give the project its strongest name recognition and keep the message rooted in everyday struggle and perseverance. The sequence leaves room for Nazine’s “Holding On” and Savage’s “Never Give Up” to reinforce that same uplift without crowding the riddim, which comes off like a clean 2012 reggae exercise rather than an overworked compilation. Flying Riddim was produced by Out Deh Records and runs six tracks in all.