Rampage Riddim – Arrows Records

Arrows Records keeps this one lean and militant: just three vocal cuts riding a tough 2003 reggae groove, with Abijah’s “Lovin Girl, ” Admiral Tibet’s “Killing And Crime, ” and Anthony B’s “Run Dem Out Ya” carrying the argument. The tune selection leans roots-conscious rather than flashy, and the titles alone tell you the tone is set for social commentary and uplift, not party chatter. Abijah’s cut also turns up on a 7-inch with the instrumental on the flip, which fits the way this riddim moves — straight to the point, then out again. The closing “Version” seals it in the classic sound system style, leaving the bare rhythm to do the last bit of talking.

Rampage Riddim Tracklist:

1. Abijah – Lovin Girl
2. Admiral Tibet – Killing And Crime
3. Anthony B – Run Dem Out Ya
4. Rampage Riddim – Version