Golly Riddim – Fiwi Music

Fiwi Music kept the Golly Riddim lean in 2005, and that’s part of its charm: just three cuts, each one giving the same cushiony reggae groove a slightly different angle. Anthony Cruz’s “Your Love” leans sweet and direct, Lenn Hammond turns in “Miss Golly” with the kind of polished hook work he was already known for, and Yogie’s “Good Life” adds a lighter, feel-good lift that sits nicely in the pocket. The cut most people would single out is Lenn Hammond’s “Good Golly, ” which turns up on some listings under that title and gives the riddim its most memorable moment. It’s the sort of compact mid-2000s roots-reggae set that reflects how producers were keeping the format tight while still leaving room for melody and personality.