Seek After Riddim – Aip Records

AIP Records takes a more spiritual turn on Seek After Riddim, pairing a dozen-voiced dancehall set with gospel-minded titles and a tone that leans reflective rather than rowdy. A Pass’ “Where Are You Lord” is the anchor here, and it sits nicely beside Kabz’s “Dont Turn Back, ” Allan Kutos’ “He Loves You, ” and Dafari’s “The Cross, ” all riding a clean, mid-tempo groove that leaves room for the singers to push the message without crowding the rhythm. The whole thing first surfaced in May 2014, with 11 tracks and 11 different artists listed across the package, which gives the riddim a neat, showcase-like feel. Seek After Riddim closes out with A Pass and the title version itself, keeping the focus on the songwriters as much as the production.