Horn Of Africa Riddim- Giddimani Records And House Of Riddim

Horn of Africa is one of those Giddimani Records sets that leans on the strength of the voices as much as the riddim itself, with House Of Riddim setting a warm, roots-heavy backdrop for eight cuts that move from meditation to everyday struggle. Perfect Giddimani opens with “It Don’t Matter” in a reflective mode, while Rob Symeonn’s “Your Love” and Da Fuchaman’s “Not Today” keep the arrangement moving with a more urgent push. The lineup stays nicely varied, from Cookie The Herbalist’s “I’ve Seen It All” to Teacha Dee’s “Rastafari Way, ” which later picked up extra attention when it was woven into the James Bond film No Time To Die. Still, the final pull comes from Norrisman’s “Ruff Times, ” a steady closer that leaves the whole set with a firm, conscious edge.