Lovers Race Riddim – Fire Links Records

Lovers Race Riddim comes across as a 2005 roots-and-lovers showcase with a strong conscious streak, carrying Fire Links Records’ name across a tidy spread of vocal cuts. Anthony Cruz’s “Like A Mountain” and Luciano’s “Love Is Back Again” set the tone early, while Chrisinti, Chuck Fenda and Ghost keep the mood moving between devotion and uplift. The riddim also makes room for some sharper edges: Queen Ifrika’s “Burn Some Herb With Me” and Tony Rebel’s “Beg Man Fi Kill Dem” push the package beyond straight lover’s rock, and the Sugar Minott and Sizzla pairing on “Lovers Race” gives it a real veteran pull. Lukie D even doubles up with “I Need You” and “Without You, ” which helps the set stay melodic without drifting soft. If there’s one cut that anchors the whole thing, it’s Luciano’s warm, forward-leaning “Love Is Back Again. ”

Lovers Race Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony Cruz – Like A Mountian
2. Black Lion – Done Before
3. Chrisinti – Everything Is Everything
4. Chuck Fenda – Hooray
5. Ghost – Wish You Were Here
6. Lovers Race – Version
7. Luciano – Love Is Back Again
8. Lukie D – I Need You
9. Lukie D – Without You
10. Michiveous – Get Box
11. Queen Ifrika – Burn Some Herb With Me
12. Ras Murdak – I Know You Love Me
13. Richie Spice – Harder They Fall
14. Shot Belly – Me Rather
15. Singing Melody – Been So Long
16. Sugar Minott And Sizzla – Lovers Race
17. Tony Rebel – Beg Man Fi Kill Dem
18. Unknown Artist – Mama Dont Have To Cry