Rebelution Riddim – Rebel Kolony Entertainment

A mellow, rootsy one-drop pulse runs through Rebelution Riddim, with warm bass, open-space percussion and a laid-back groove that leaves plenty of room for the singers to stretch out. Rebel Kolony Entertainment keeps the energy conscious and upright here, pairing Turbulence’s “Life Guard” with strong turns from Excel Black on “We See Them” and I-Shenko’s herb-positive “Plant The Herbs, ” while Grabba Musiq and Jojo Mac keep the message lane rolling. The compilation had been lined up early enough in 2021 that I-Shenko was already talking about it as part of a Rebel Kolony and Drett Beats run, which makes this feel like part of a small but developing producer circle rather than a throwaway juggling. Six voices, six cuts, and a clear focus on roots-minded lyrics give Rebelution a tidy place in the Rebel Kolony catalogue.