Ruff Times Riddim – Experience Music

Tough-cut roots energy runs through Ruff Times Riddim, and Experience Music keeps the focus on militant lyrics and singers who know how to ride a serious groove. The 2005 set lines up Abijah, Anthony Selassie, Daweh Congo, Derajah, Lutan Fyah and a memorable Luciano link-up with Joseph Israel on the title cut, while Mikey General’s “False Security” and Lutan Fyah’s “Ruff Road” give the juggling a sharper edge. It’s the kind of one-riddim build where the same bass line keeps changing mood under different voices, moving from uplift to warning without losing its footing. Compared with some of the lighter roots exercises the label put out around that period, this one leans harder into streetwise consciousness and a more urgent chant-down feel, which is exactly why it sits neatly in the Experience Music catalogue.

Ruff Times Riddim Tracklist:

1. Abijah – Lion Of Israel
2. Anthony Selassie – My Help
3. Daweh Congo – Keep The Peace
4. Derajah – My Sista
5. Joseph Israel Ft Luciano – Ruff Times (Straight Mix)
6. Joseph Israel Ft Luciano – Ruff Times
7. Lions Of Israel – Ruff Times Dub Version
8. Lutan Fyah – Ruff Road
9. Mikey General – False Security
10. Pompi Judah – Come On
11. Rochelle – Your Friend (Straight Mix)
12. Rochelle – Your Friend