Hypocrites Riddim – Empire Records 1984

Hypocrites Riddim is an Empire Records reggae set from 1984 with nine cuts and a strong early dancehall feel. The lineup brings together Black Euphony, Don Angelo, Earl Sixteen, Frankie Jones, Michael Palmer, Midnight Rider, Tony Tuff, and Wayne Smith, with Empire handling the version. Earl Sixteen’s Come A Long Way and Wayne Smith’s Karma Chameleon are among the more memorable tracks here, while Tony Tuff’s Gone Clear and Michael Palmer’s No More Lean Boot add extra weight. The riddim sits in that transitional mid-80s space where roots phrasing meets a tougher dancehall swing, and it’s a good snapshot of Empire’s sound in that period.