Reggae Minute Riddim (French Reggae) – 7 Seals Records

By the time “Replay” kicks in with Busta Flex and Straika D, you can hear the French-reggae angle straight away: this 2017 one-riddim set from 7 Seals Records keeps the pulse tight and rootsy while giving plenty of room for voices like Tiwony and Typic on “Linga Done, ” plus Nazareken and Fdy Phenomen on “Nouveau Dpart. ” 7 Seals was fronted by Herbie Dan and Tiwony, and the riddim itself was composed by Guyanese producer Mr BHP, which helps explain why the project feels tuned to both the Paris scene and a wider Caribbean-reggae lineage. The pairings keep the energy moving, from the positive push of “Rester Positif” to the tougher edge of “Kalash, ” with the whole set running ten cuts in just under 40 minutes.