Meddi Riddim (2015) – Da Works

Da Works’ Meddi Riddim from 2015 sits in that sturdy roots-reggae juggling lane where the live-feel groove does a lot of the talking. The rhythm rides with a measured, forward-stepping pulse and a warm, earthy bounce, leaving room for the singers to stretch into conscious themes instead of rushing the cut. The instrumental at the end underlines that intention: this is a riddim built to be voiced, not buried.

The lineup mixes veteran weight with dependable roots voices. Chezidek’s Good Woman brings the cleanest love-song writing on the set, while Junior Reid’s Give Thanks To Life adds the kind of seasoned, gravel-edged delivery that gives the riddim extra authority. Anthony B’s Don’t Stop Trying pushes a more motivational angle, and Turbulence’s Love You Always keeps the romantic mood alive without softening the rhythm’s militant stride. Jimmy Riley’s It Hard is another key cut, carrying that classic singer-man gravity that suits the foundation well.

Elsewhere, Junior X’s Complicated, Bascom X’s Mariwanna, Little Hero’s Come Off A Wi Name, and Pzed’s Nor Mek Mi Suffer widen the set’s emotional range, moving between relationship tension, ganja talk, and survival songs. Influential, Christini, and Twinkle Star help round out a deep juggling that feels designed for selectors who like plenty of usable voices on one groove.

Da Works keeps the production uncluttered and direct, giving the riddim enough edge to work in a sound system session while still holding onto a mellow, rootsy glow.