Love Zone Riddim – Glone Records

Glone Records’ 2005 Love Zone Riddim sits in that mid-2000s roots-reggae pocket where the groove stays lean but the message stays heavy, with a warm, rolling bassline and a steady one-drop feel that leaves plenty of room for the vocals. Luciano opens it with “Alpha And Omega, ” bringing that devotional weight he does so well, while Mikey General follows with the sharper, conscience-led “Clear Conscience. ” Milton Blake’s “You Are Not Safe” adds a tougher edge, and the instrumental version keeps the rhythm exposed and easy to sink into. It’s a compact four-track set, but that economy works in its favour, giving the riddim a focused, almost sound system-ready feel that fits neatly into the 2005 wave of roots productions keeping conscious lyrics front and centre.

Love Zone Riddim Tracklist:

1. Luciano – Alpha And Omega
2. Mikey General – Clear Conscience
3. Milton Blake – You Are Not Safe
4. Version – Love Zone Riddim