Ras Alert Riddim – Rastar Records

Rastar Records lines up Ras Alert with a strong roots-heavy roster and keeps the focus on the songs rather than any flashy framing. Black Uhuru’s “Scorching Day” opens the set with veteran weight, while Chuck Fenda’s “Buss Pon Dem, ” Jah Mason’s “Wings Of Wind, ” and Lutan Fyah’s “Ghetto Youth” carry the militant-conscious side of the riddim. Richie Spice, Niyorah, Ras Attitude, and Warrior King deepen the run, and the track order moves like a proper compilation rather than a random dump of singles. The release runs 13 tracks, with 13 different artists, and closes with Warrior King’s “Spread Some Love. ”