Penny Drop Riddim – Sir Nutz Productions

You can hear Sir Nutz keeping this one lean and earthy, with a straight reggae sway that leaves plenty of room for the singers to work the message. The 2013 Penny Drop Riddim lines up Angela Edwards, Goody Gapp, Lenny Banton, Mellowton and Punisher across six cuts, and the set moves like a compact roots session rather than a flashy compilation. Angela Edwards’ “Born Again Medley” and Mellowton’s “Praise Your Name” lean into the devotional side, while Goody Gapp’s “Gun Coward” and Lenny Banton’s “City Lock” bring the harder social commentary into the mix. It’s the kind of juggling where the vocals stay front and center and the rhythm section does the quiet heavy lifting, with a steady one-drop pulse, warm bass line and unfussy percussion tying the whole thing together.