Game Theory Riddim – Jungle Josh

Jungle Josh’s Game Theory riddim leans a little outside the usual rootsy one-drop comfort zone, with a sharper, more cross-genre feel that nods to reggae, hip-hop and rock without losing its pulse. The strongest cuts come from the younger wave of lyricists and singers: Chronixx opens with “Start A Fyah, ” Kabaka Pyramid teams with Italo Skarcha on “Pon Di Wings, ” and Ginjah’s “4 O’clock” brings a warmer, more reflective edge to the set, while the sax work from Tim Wu adds an extra layer of movement around the rhythm. Josh, based in Long Beach, pulled together a broad lineup that also includes Eljai, Yah Meek, Ras Indio, Jah Mali, Turtleman, Empress Akua, and a version track, so the project plays like a snapshot of that 2012 roots revival moment. The full release runs 11 vocal tracks plus the riddim version and DJ Jace One’s megamix.