Riddim 91 – Kemar McGregor

Kemar McGregor’s Riddim 91 comes through as a 2026 Billboard King Records juggling with a distinctly rootsy, meditative pull rather than a flashy dancehall attack. McGregor has long been one of the more visible producers in modern reggae, and his work has often sat at the crossroads of radio-ready hooks and spiritually minded material. This one sits comfortably in that lane, with a warm, steady groove and a patient forward motion that leaves room for the singers to stretch out their phrasing.

The strongest cuts are the ones that play to contrast. Beenie Man and Etana on Guide Over Us bring star power from opposite ends of the reggae spectrum, and the clean and raw versions underline how the song’s message can be sharpened or roughened depending on the mix. Duane Stephenson’s Walking Away gives the riddim a reflective, heavier vocal turn, while Glen Washington’s Giving Praise and Junior Reid’s These Scars push the project deeper into conscious territory. Tifa’s Lonely Fools adds a different edge, with a more personal emotional weight, and Pressure’s Gone Too Soon gives the compilation one of its more immediate modern roots moments.

Elsewhere, Delly Ranx, Khago, Ginjah, Lukie D with Fyah Stige, Turbulence, Teflon, and Norris Man keep the energy varied without breaking the riddim’s overall mood. Riddim 91 feels like a selector’s record: built for juggling, but with enough melodic and lyrical range to reward a full listen.