Live Forever Riddim (2014) – Half Way Tree Records

With eight cuts and a sharp roots-heavy cast, Live Forever Riddim feels like a conscious 2014 set rather than a flashy one-off, with Anthony B’s “Jah Live” and Spanner Banner’s “Nuh Chuck Nuh Badness” setting the tone early. Half Way Tree Records keeps the energy grounded in militant bass and a steady one-drop pulse, so the singers get room to lean into uplift, warning, and streetwise reflection instead of chasing crossover gloss. Chappa Chop’s “Love Lift Me High” and Culture Knox’s “No Gun” sit nicely in that mood, while Phillip Fraser’s “Running Away” closes things on a more plaintive note that matches the riddim’s serious edge.