Goodmind Riddim – Various Artists

GOODMIND RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2008

Goodmind Riddim lands in that 2008 rootsy reggae pocket where conscious lyrics and warm, rolling grooves do the heavy lifting, and the cut with Chezidek’s “Praise Jah” feels like one of the sharper statements in the set. Anthony Cruz, Gyptian and Lutan Fyah each bring a different angle to the same riddim, moving from social commentary to lovers rock and straight spiritual uplift, while the production leaves enough space for the vocals to sit up front without losing the low-end sway. Chaka Demus, Natural Black, Nitty Kutchie, Paul Elliot and Taurus Riley also add weight across the selection, so the whole thing plays like a well-stocked various-artists session rather than a loose compilation. The release runs with 13 tracks in all, with the usual version cut closing the package.

Goodmind Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony Cruz – So Wah Dem A Say Then
2. Chaka Demus – Love I Deal With
3. Chezidek – Praise Jah
4. Chrisinti – Poor People Cry Out
5. Gyptian – Let Me Love You
6. Little Hero – Come Home Girl
7. Stichie – Gwaan So Galong So
8. Lutan Fyah – Mark My Word
9. Natural Black – Some People
10. Nitty Kutchie – Trying To Conquer Me
11. Paul Elliot – Get Jah Involve
12. Taurus Riley – Raspect And Manners
13. Teflon – Burn Dem Down