Hold On And Midas Riddim – Reality Sound

By 2018, Reality Sound was still leaning into the kind of rootsy compilation that keeps a selector’s crate useful, and Hold On And Midas Riddim sits neatly in that pocket: seven voiced cuts, no filler, and a cast that gives the riddim a lived-in, singer-friendly feel. King Lorenzo’s “Never Turn My Back On You” and Ras Fraser Jr. ’s “Black Woman” bring the strongest spiritual weight, while Jobe’s title cut and Doniki’s “Jah Love” push the message-home angle without getting sleepy. Compared with some of Reality Sound’s earlier, more bare-bones instrumental work, this one feels more vocal-led and tuned for harmony rather than confrontation. It’s the sort of mid-2010s reggae session that fits comfortably alongside the label’s deeper catalog, where conscious lyrics and steady one-drop swing do the heavy lifting.