Reggae Riddim – Various Artists

Dropping in the 2004 wave of one-riddim reggae sets, Reggae Riddim lines up a compact cast that leans more rootsy than flashy, with Anthony B setting the tone on “Youts” and Voicemail bringing a lighter, more contemporary bounce on “That Girl. ” Kooly Khat’s “Dont Wanna Know” and Tok’s “Shake That Body” keep the energy moving, but the whole thing sits in that early-2000s sweet spot where the rhythms were clean, the hooks were quick, and every artist had to make their mark fast. It’s a short, no-fuss lineup, and that’s part of the charm: four cuts, all different angles on the same reggae backdrop, arriving right in the middle of the 2004 riddim run when these various-artist projects were everywhere.