Rocky Rocky Road Riddim – Jah Freedom Records

Jah Freedom Records’ Rocky Rocky Road Riddim sits right in that 2005 mid-2000s reggae zone where a producer could cut a handful of singers onto one groove and let the voices do the heavy lifting. Luciano’s “Just A Little Love” sets the tone with that warm roots feel, while Mikey General’s “Round And Round” leans into a more reflective, chant-like flow. Newton K’s title cut keeps the riddim’s name front and center, and Andrea’s take on “Im Still In Love With You” adds a softer edge that lightens the whole sequence a bit. The riddim also pulls in Swallow, Ashaki, and Utan Green, so there’s enough variety to keep it moving without losing its rootsy backbone. Seventeen years on from its 2005 release, it still feels like a proper slice of that era’s straight-ahead reggae compilation style.