General Riddim (2007) – Groove And A Quarter Records

Sharp and compact, this 2007 Groove And A Quarter Records set keeps the focus on two cuts and a lean, rootsy feel rather than crowding the frame. Brinsley Forde’s “Bubblin” opens with veteran ease, the kind of tune that leans into melody and steady forward motion, while Lloyd Brown and Tippa Irie’s “Stress” brings a sharper conversational edge to the same riddim. With only two tracks, the project feels almost like a snapshot rather than a full showcase, and that makes the pairing matter more: Forde gives it warmth, but Brown and Tippa Irie supply the sting. The label’s touch is understated here, letting the singers carry the weight. “Stress” is the one that lingers longest, with the duo’s back-and-forth giving the riddim its clearest personality.