I Will Return Riddim (2003) – Charm Records

Two tracks deep, the 2003 I Will Return Riddim keeps the focus tight, with Aj Franklin’s “I Know” and Vivian Jones’ “Hello Again” riding Charm Records’ production in a classic roots-reggae register. Jones brings the seasoned, easy lilt he’s known for, while Aj Franklin’s cut adds a younger counterpoint, and together they sit on a streamlined one-riddim setting that doesn’t waste a bar. Charm keeps the arrangement lean and melodic rather than busy, so the songs have room to breathe and the hook phrasing lands cleanly. It’s the kind of compact session that feels more like a little snapshot from the era than a big compilation, and the tracklist runs only to those two vocals: Aj Franklin – “I Know” and Vivian Jones – “Hello Again. ”