New Kingston Riddim – Cyclone Music Group

Cyclone Music Group’s New Kingston Riddim landed in 2018 as a polished roots-reggae juggernaut with a steady one-drop swing, dub touches, and a bassline that does a lot of the heavy lifting. The arrangement sits in that modern reggae pocket where the groove feels spacious but never thin, leaving room for the vocals to carry the emotion while the drums and bass keep everything rolling forward.

The label pairing matters here: Cyclone Music Group linked with Padrino Music, with Johnny Wonder Distribution handling release circulation. That combination gave the riddim a proper industry push, and the line-up reflects it. Christopher Martin brings the smooth, radio-ready touch on “Ova Ya So, ” while Jah Cure’s “Love Yourself” folds his melodic, confessional style into the riddim’s warm pulse. Richie Spice’s “Locked Down” and Pressure’s “Burn Dem Flat” bring more grit and message weight, giving the project a tougher edge without breaking its easy flow.

Berlicia opens things with “Hello, ” which sets a soulful tone, while Fanton Mojah’s “Far Away” and Shamir’s “Rebels” add the conscious, streetwise side that keeps the riddim grounded. The release also surfaced with a clean digital rollout in late summer 2018, and it has stayed in circulation as one of Cyclone’s better-regarded reggae juggling projects. It works because the rhythm is sturdy enough for different voices, yet distinctive enough to let each artist leave a mark.