Rumors Of War Riddim (2018) – Db Bros Records

DB Bros Records was still pushing an interesting angle in 2018, and Rumors Of War Riddim feels like one of those China-made one-riddim sets that came with real intent behind it. General Huge’s production is rooted in classic roots reggae, but the title track energy runs straight through the set, with Chuck Fenda’s “Freedom Is A Must” setting the tone in a firm, militant voice before Naptali and Aima Moses lean harder into the anti-war message. The names tell you a lot about the mood here: “Streets Of Babylon, ” “Stop All The War, ” “Children Of The Nile, ” and “Warrior” all keep the focus on struggle, history, and resistance rather than party talk. Thirteen songs were released on the riddim, and it was out on January 28, 2018, which gives the whole thing a neat early-year release stamp.