Rastaman Riddim – Tubb Sound

Tubb Sound’s Rastaman Riddim lands in that early-2000s roots-reggae pocket where the groove does the talking: a steady, heavyweight pull with enough warmth in the bass to leave room for the voices to breathe. The four cuts keep the focus tight, with Philip Fraser leaning into the title-theme spirituality on “I Am a Rastaman, ” Ras Fraser Jr. sounding plaintive and direct on “Trod On, ” and Casseyman’s “Miss U Mama” bringing a more emotional edge to the set. Doniki’s “I Dont Want To Be” adds another shade, keeping the riddim moving without breaking its meditative feel. It’s a compact reminder of how that period kept traditional Rastafari-conscious songwriting alive on stripped-back digital-era production.

Rastaman Riddim Tracklist:

1. Casseyman – Miss U Mama
2. Doniki – I Dont Want To Be
3. Philip Fraser – I Am A Rastaman
4. Ras Fraser Jr – Trod On