Mongrel Dog Riddim – Energy Production

By 2001, Energy Production had this one sitting neatly in the era’s roots-reggae catalogue, and Mongrel Dog Riddim lines up a compact six-cut session around Anthony B’s “Not Guilty, ” George Nooks’ “Just Call Me, ” Glen Washington’s “I’ll Sing My Song, ” Lymie’s “Bless It And Set It, ” a version cut, and Sizzla’s “The One I Love. ” It’s a straight reggae set, but the feel is more rugged than polished, with a steady one-drop pulse and a low-end that stays warm rather than flashy. Anthony B and Sizzla bring the sharper edge, while George Nooks and Glen Washington lean into the smoother, sung delivery that keeps the riddim grounded. The whole thing moves at a measured mid-tempo, letting the bass carry the weight and the vocals sit cleanly over the groove.