Problem IN Our Mind Riddim – Higher Ground Sound

Two-track roots. Higher Ground Sound keeps this 2002 piece lean and pointed, pairing Anthony B’s “Make Me A Criminal” with Luciano’s title cut for a small but sharp showcase of conscious reggae in that early-2000s mode. Luciano’s chanty, reflective performance is the anchor, while Anthony B comes at the same backdrop with more bite and street-level pressure, so the contrast does the heavy lifting. Compared with Higher Ground’s slightly broader 2002 outing on Tovar, this one feels more stripped back and message-forward, with no extra voices getting in the way. It also sits neatly beside the producer’s other Higher Ground releases from the period, where the focus stays on direct roots songs and strong melodic singers rather than big compilation excess.