Moving Away Riddim (1992) – Bobby Digital

Bobby Digital was in his prime when Moving Away landed in 1992, and the riddim sits right in the lane that made Digital B such a force in early-’90s dancehall and reggae. Built on a clean, sturdy groove rather than flashy tricks, it carries that digital-era snap Bobby Dixon was known for, but with enough warmth in the arrangement to let singers stretch out and shape the mood. It is one of those sets where the rhythm has real mileage: firm bass, uncluttered drums, and a steady forward pull that suits both roots-minded singers and more contemporary lovers’ cuts.

The line-up tells its own story. Admiral Tibet brings the righteous warning on Nuthin Nah Run, while Half Pint’s I Am Not A Substitute Lover gives the rhythm a sweeter, more vulnerable angle. Sanchez works the loverman side on Don’t Worry, and Al Campbell’s Dress Back keeps the message sharp and direct. Garnett Silk’s It’s Growing is the cut that gives the riddim extra weight, with his emotive phrasing sitting naturally inside the groove. Wayne Wonder’s Time To Say Goodbye, Leroy Smart’s Talk Bout Friends, Home T’s I Like To Know, Glen Ricks’ Sitting In The Back Seat, and Jack Radics’ title tune round out a set that moves between uplift, relationship talk, and reflective singjaying.

What makes Moving Away click is that it feels curated for contrast. Bobby Digital had a gift for pairing polished production with voices that could carry authority, tenderness, or grit, and this riddim captures that balance without overcomplicating it.