Morning Glory Riddim (2023) – Nardo Bless Records

Nardo Bless Records kept the pacing warm and rootsy on Morning Glory Riddim, a seven-cut juggling from 2023 that pulls together a small but varied cast of voices. The title already suggests the mood: bright, open, and reflective rather than heavy or militant, with a steady reggae pulse that leaves room for melody and message. The whole set runs with that easy, mid-tempo lift that suits morning listening, but there is enough grit in the drums and bass to keep it grounded.

The lineup is anchored by two names that carry real weight in the reggae scene. Lutan Fyah brings his familiar reasoning style to Life At State, while Sizzla takes Minimum Wage and gives the riddim one of its sharpest turns, riding it with the kind of urgency and spiritual edge that has long defined his best work. Izula opens the set with Jah Love, setting a devotional tone, and Aszi’s Rainbow Girl adds a smoother, more melodic contrast. Loyal Flames steps in on Halloween, while Bud Spencer’s Repartriation keeps the roots message intact. Nardo Bless closes things with Life I Love, which works as both a producer’s statement and a fitting end to the juggling.

As a project, Morning Glory Riddim feels less like a big crossover push and more like a clean roots reggae plate with enough name value to travel. It is the sort of release that depends on arrangement, chant, and balance, and this one holds together around that simple formula.