My Way Riddim (2021) – Stingray Records

Stingray Records’ My Way Riddim sits neatly in the label’s busy 2021 run, a five-track reggae set that keeps the focus on vocal interpretation rather than heavy reinvention. Michael Buckley’s title cut, Publik Report’s “Forgive Her, ” Chardel Rhoden’s “I Will, ” Megumi Mesaku’s “Sax Way, ” and Lincoln Thomas’s “Gits Way” all ride the same measured groove, with the sax-led track giving the package its most distinctive color. The arrangement feels built for a clean, roots-leaning listen: steady drums, a deep bass pulse, and just enough instrumental space for each singer to stretch out without crowding the rhythm. It’s the kind of riddim that lets the phrasing do the work, and here the tempo stays relaxed enough for the melodies to sit right on top of that patient bassline.