Reggae Invasion Riddim – Arabic Invasion

Arabic Invasion’s Reggae Invasion Riddim sits in that late-’60s-to-’80s roots era where the groove is warm, patient, and weighty, with the sort of rolling bassline that lets the vocals do the heavy lifting. Admiral Tibet’s “Sound Boy War” is the obvious anchor, and Chuck Turner, Horace Martin, and Hugh Griffiths keep the pressure on with tunes like “One Of A Kind, ” “Dem Ah Rech, ” and “Dem A Fight, ” while Arabic All Stars’ title cut ties the whole set together with a clean instrumental pass. It’s a 10-track spread with 11 artists, which gives the riddim enough room to move from tougher dancehall-style chat to sweeter singing, including Lorna And Lee’s “Priority” and Singie Singie’s “Dream Of Me. ”