Go Getta Riddim – Various Artists

Natty King opens Go Getta Riddim with “No Need No Friend, ” and that’s the kind of footing this 2012 one-riddim set likes to keep: roots-conscious, sober, and firmly in the consciousness lane. Luciano turns up twice, first on “Back To Our Roots” and again in dub form, which gives the package its strongest spine and points to the project’s more traditional reggae feel. Around him, Everton Chambers’ “Mont Zion Glory, ” Courtney Melody’s “Pressuring The Poor, ” T Ras’ title cut, Proverbs’ “Work Hard, ” and Robert Ffrench’s “Same Old Story” keep the message centred on struggle, determination, and spiritual grounding rather than any flashy detour. The riddim itself leaves room for the singers to lean into the lyric, and Luciano’s original cut is the one that lingers longest, especially with that dub version hanging behind it like an extra echo.