Mackavelli Riddim – Flava Squad Entertainment

Mackavelli Riddim lands in that early-2010s reggae zone where the groove stays lean and steppers-minded, leaving room for the singers to carry the mood. Flava Squad Entertainment kept it to four cuts, and that smaller lineup gives the whole thing a focused feel rather than a crowded compilation vibe. Fantan Mojah’s “Jah Alone” brings the spiritual weight, while Lutan Fyah’s “Domestic Affair Mix” leans into the sharper, more social side of the riddim, which suits his style nicely. Ataru’s “Just A Little Bit” and Twinkling Star’s “Open Your Eyes” round it out with lighter touches, but it’s the pairing of Mojah and Fyah that gives the release its backbone. Released in 2011, it sits neatly in that period when a lot of roots-flavoured digital reggae was still pushing forward without losing its message.