Rootal Riddim – Drop Di Bass Entertainment

2007 was a busy year for reggae one-riddim juggling, and Rootal Riddim sat right in that run with Drop Di Bass Entertainment lining up a deep cut of voices across the board. The set pulls in mainstream names like Kevin Lyttle, Sizzla, Merciless, and Michael Rose alongside artists such as Calibe, Diplomat, and Mad Anju, which gives it a broad, yard-to-overseas sweep without losing its local edge. The production leans toward a lean reggae groove rather than anything flashy, letting the vocals carry the weight over a steady drum pattern and a heavy low end. Merciless’ “Police Bwoy” and Michael Rose’s “Abc” sit neatly in that framework, and the riddim version keeps the arrangement stripped back enough to hear the bassline pulse underneath every cut.