Quick Tribute Riddim – Down To Earth Records

Down To Earth Records kept this one tight and pointed on Quick Tribute Riddim, a six-cut dancehall set that landed in 2013 with a clear emotional pull in Laden’s “Quick Tribute (R. I. P)” sitting at the center. The rhythm has that lean, mid-tempo snap that lets the vocals do the talking, and the better songs here lean into sharp, no-nonsense phrasing rather than big hooks. Navino’s “Look Man A Look It” and Teflon’s “Dem Nuh Genuine” give the project its edge, while Zamunda’s “Jah Is My Best Friend” brings a more reflective note to close things out. It’s a small roster, but the lineup keeps the energy focused, and the whole thing runs just six tracks deep, almost like a quick snapshot of where Down To Earth was at that moment.