New Day Riddim (2010) – Jah Light Records

New Day Riddim comes as a compact six-track roots set, and the small lineup keeps the focus on the songs rather than any big-name roll call. Jah Light Records keeps the mood warm and spiritual, with Dainjamental’s “Homework, ” Gounzman’s “What Monkey See, ” and Isayah Ace featuring Mixture on “Shine Your Light” giving the project its clearest lift. There’s a steady, unhurried pulse underneath it all, the kind of reggae bed that leaves room for the voices to breathe and the hooks to land without fuss. King Solomin’s “Darling Baby” and Mr Royal’s title cut close things out neatly, while the “New Day Version” instrumental at the center underlines the riddim’s clean, open arrangement.