Money Pot Riddim – Fyah Bass Music CO

Money Pot Riddim runs on a lean, roots-conscious pulse rather than flashy tricks, and that suits Fyah Bass Music Co’s 2016 cut well. Teflon’s “Press Along” is the one that grabs quickest, while Natty King’s “My Question” and Vado’s rueful “Tell Mama That I’m Sorry” keep the set grounded in the kind of reasoning and pressure release that gave mid-2010s reggae compilations their edge. The lineup stretches to 16 voices, with Ada, Livalect, and Absolute Logics among the names carrying the message, and Livalect’s return on “Rasta Alone” adds a second touchpoint for listeners following his catalog. There’s a familiar Fyah Bass steadiness here too, close in spirit to the producer’s other straight-ahead roots-minded work, but this one feels more focused on lyrical weight than big instrumental flourish. It sits comfortably in that 2016 crop of reggae riddims built for singers, thinkers, and selectors alike.