Morning Riddim (2014) – Lampshade

Morning Riddim is a small 2014 LampShade Muzic set that leans more toward compact roots-reggae songwriting than the heavier, studio-busy dancehall LampShade would later become associated with. The six-cut lineup keeps the focus tight, with I-Nezi’s “Morning Love, ” Jahdelhi’s “Old Time Loving, ” and Nado’s “Darling Girl” carrying the most direct romantic angle, while Trixxi Bang’s “Lets Make Change” and Axcess’s “Gun Thing” push the mood into firmer commentary. The production keeps a clean, unhurried pace, with a warm skank, steady bassline, and just enough drum movement to give the songs space without dragging. It’s the kind of riddim that asks for measured vocal phrasing rather than big flourishes, and the whole thing stays anchored by that mid-tempo, easy-roll groove.