Long Journey Riddim – Dre Blacks Records

Five cuts, five voices, and a title that already hints at the mood: Long Journey Riddim leans into that hard-earned, everyday hustle vibe rather than anything flashy. Dre Blacks Records keeps the set tight, with 3 Star’s “Look Out” and Frank Nitty’s “Believe It” doing a lot of the heavy lifting on the vocal side, while Colour Crime’s “Touch Inna D Streets” has that sharper street-level edge. Dre Blacks stepping up on “In These Time” gives the project a more personal touch, and Fire 5’s “Trick Ghetto Youths” adds another layer of rough-edged commentary. Issued in 2012, it sits nicely in that period when dancehall riddims were still leaning on lean, practical patterns and direct talk, no extra frills needed.

Long Journey Riddim Tracklist:

1. 3 Star – Look Out
2. Colour Crime – Touch Inna D Streets
3. Dre Blacks – In These Time
4. Fire 5 – Trick Ghetto Youths
5. Frank Nitty – Believe It