Neo-Soul Riddim (2021) – Livewyah Records / Drizzy Beatz Records

Wavy keys, warm bass and a slow-burn dancehall swing give Neo-Soul Riddim a smoother edge than the name alone might suggest, with Livewyah Records and Drizzy Beatz Records steering it toward lovers-rock sentiment without losing the streetwise pulse. The 2021 set keeps the tracklist compact at seven cuts, and that lean cast lets each voice leave a mark: Alex Mobsta’s “Feelings Change, ” Eminoxx on “Worth Your Love, ” Ranico 197’s “Black Barbie, ” and Shabako’s “Loving You” all lean into the softer side of the riddim, while Utmost snaps it back with “Hennessy and Roots” and Wilwa closes the vocal run with “Free. ” The instrumental keeps the title’s mood intact, but Shabako’s “Loving You” feels like the one that lingers longest, giving the riddim its most memorable hook.