Mr. Brown Riddim – Donsome Records

Donsome Records’ 2005 Mr. Brown Riddim sits in that early-2000s period when the label was still sharpening its catalogue, and this one keeps the focus tight with eight cuts over a rootsy, easy-moving reggae groove. Anthony Cruz’s “Feel Up” and Beenie Man’s “Tomorrow” are the names that jump out first, with Cruz leaning into a smooth lovers style while Beenie Man brings a lighter, more conversational swing to the rhythm. Christopher’s “Because Of You” and Hero’s “Searching” keep the set moving with that same laid-back but sturdy feel, while the version cut gives the riddim its own little pocket at the center. It’s a compact release, but it catches Donsome at a moment when they were building a catalogue around clean, vocal-heavy reggae productions rather than going for sheer volume.

Mr. Brown Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony Cruz – Feel Up
2. Beenie Man – Tommorow
3. Christopher – Because Of You
4. Don Mafia – Not The Same
5. Hero – Searching
6. Mr Brown Riddim – Version
7. Red Rose – High Crisis
8. Unknown Artist – Try