Overdub Riddim Pt. 2 (2015) – Altafaan Records

Overdub Riddim Pt. 2 keeps Altafaan Records in that roots-conscious lane, but this second pass feels tighter and more pared back, with the focus on seven vocal cuts rather than a crowded showcase. Anthony Senior’s production has a dry, steady pulse and the sort of mid-tempo swing that leaves room for the singers to work the pocket; the title itself points to the overdub feel, and that comes through in the way the arrangement leans on lean bass, skanking guitar, and touches like Terran’s melodica version. Terry Ganzie’s “Hard Way” is the name that jumps out most, while Ziggi Recado’s “Too Long” and Askala Selassie’s “Warrior Empress” add some contrast in tone and delivery. It’s a compact 2015 set, built for listeners who want the rhythm first and the vocal performances sitting cleanly on top.