Purify Riddim – Star Trail

1996 reggae came through on Star Trail with the two-track Purify Riddim, pairing Beres Hammond’s Thats The Way It Is with Jack Radics’ Purify. The set is a compact showcase of Richard Bell’s Star Trail sound, and it leans on strong, soulful vocals rather than a crowded lineup. Beres Hammond brings the smooth weight he was already known for in the 90s, while Jack Radics delivers the title cut and gives the riddim its name. With just two songs, it keeps the focus on the rhythm and the singers, making it a tight little Star Trail release from a producer who helped shape a lot of Jamaican roots and dancehall in that era.