Pick Up The Pieces Riddim (2014) – New Brand Music

New Brand Music’s Pick Up The Pieces Riddim sits in that early-2014 wave of roots-minded one-riddim sets that kept the format busy without chasing the crossover lane. The lineup is sturdy, with Anthony Malvo leading off twice, while Bugle, Luciano and Lutan Fyah give the compilation its strongest contemporary pull. There’s also a nice older-voice presence from Tony Tuff, which helps ground the set alongside cuts like Delly Ranx’s “Highest Grades” and Chatta’s “Ganja Tea. ” The production leans toward a warm, mid-tempo reggae shuffle rather than anything flashy, with a steady bassline and clean skank doing most of the work. Even the instrumental cut is there to underline how the riddim holds together: straight, patient, and built for singers who can ride a measured groove without crowding it.