Selassie I Riddim – Various Artists

Two cuts carry this 2007 Selassie I Riddim set, with Fyahstone’s “Nah Go Like Ne” and Isasha’s “Qadamawi” taking the whole thing into conscious-roots territory. The riddim sits in that late-2000s reggae pocket where the drums stay firm and the bassline does most of the talking, leaving enough room for the voices to land cleanly on top. There’s no clutter in the arrangement, just a steady one-drop feel, a warm low end, and the kind of spare guitar and keyboard movement that keeps the groove moving without crowding it. Fyahstone comes off a little more forceful in tone, while Isasha leans into the reverent side of the theme. It’s a short release, but the tempo stays measured and the bass pattern keeps the pulse locked right through both tracks.