Great Storm Riddim – Penthouse Records

By 2002, Penthouse Records was still shaping some of the year’s cleaner roots-minded reggae, and Great Storm sits right in that pocket with a seven-track lineup that leans on meditation, warning, and uplift rather than big crossover noise. Buju Banton’s “Hang On” and Gregory Isaacs’ “Storm” give the riddim its strongest pull, while Warrior King’s “Education” and Twiggy’s “Praises” keep the mood steady and conscious; Aj Brown and Anthony John are there too, but the real texture comes from how the rhythm carries each voice. The title track’s instrumental version, “Great Storm, ” closes the set, and the whole release keeps its focus on a single Penthouse-produced groove with seven cuts across the board.