Love Riddim – Various Artists

LOVE RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2007

In 2007, when reggae compilations were still a reliable way to hear a rhythm cut from a few different angles, Love Riddim kept the focus on lovers’ music rather than big crossover tricks. The set pulls in Chello and Richie Lion with Hunn on “Darkie Girl, ” Emperial on “Smile, ” Gounz Man on “Show U The Way, ” plus Lady Zion’s “Honey (I Love U), ” and the voices sit over a gentle, mid-tempo one-drop built for tenderness rather than attack. The “Version” cut at the end leaves the arrangement exposed, with the bass line carrying most of the weight and the drum pattern staying light, steady, and unhurried.

Love Riddim Tracklist:

1. Chello, Richie Lion Feat. Hunn – Darkie Girl
2. Emperial – Smile
3. Gounz Man – Show U The Way
4. Hunnie Comb Feat. Gounz Man – Plead
5. Lady Zion – Honey (I Love U)
6. Medely – The Love Rididm
7. Version – The Love Riddim