Green Light Riddim – Dub Tone Music

Green Light Riddim lands in that mid-2010s roots-reggae space where the arrangement does a lot of the talking: a steady one-drop pulse, clipped guitar skanks, warm bass, and a measured instrumental version from Tim Dub that keeps the whole thing sounding lean rather than busy. Dub Tone Music line up a mix of names, with Andrew Tosh joining Edge Michael on “World Crisis” and Jah Mason’s “It’s Your Life” giving the set a firm centerpiece, while Keith Porter’s “Scam Dem A Scam” and Shandy Man’s “Pressure” keep the social-commentary edge intact. The 2015 project runs through 10 songs in just about half an hour, and the mood stays focused on conscious lyrics over a dry, unhurried groove that lets the bass line carry the weight.

Green Light Riddim Tracklist:

1. Andrew Tosh & Edge Michael – World Crisis
2. Lusion – Still On Red
3. Keith Porter – Scam Dem A Scam
4. Jah Mason – It’S Your Life
5. Publik Report – Chi-Lax
6. Mistery P – Cookie Jar
7. Curtis Prophet & Skillman – Party All Night
8. Shandy Man – Pressure
9. Knatch – Right Flow
10. Edge Michael – Business
11. Tim Dub – Green Light Riddim Instrumental