Rampage Riddim (2003) – 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.