Irreplaceable Riddim – Dublife Muzik

On the 2015 Irreplaceable Riddim, Dublife Muzik keeps the focus on a compact set of cuts that sit in that warm, rootsy reggae pocket rather than chasing anything flashy. P-Dub opens things with Jah Bami on the title track, and that pairing gives the project a more modern vocal edge, while Mikey Jarrett and Keeling Beckford bring a tougher, veteran feel on “Hardest Time. ” Purpleman’s “Roots’N’Reality” adds a little old-school weight, which suits the riddim’s steady rockers pulse and the way the vocals sit high over the groove. Dublife Muzik, a New York-based reggae production house, keeps the arrangement uncluttered, leaning on smooth bass, clean drum emphasis, and a patient mid-tempo swing that lets the singers do the work.