Set Us Free Riddim – Ricko Berry

Ricko Berry’s Set Us Free Riddim leans into modern roots with a steady, meditative pull rather than any big studio fireworks. The cut that gives it its character is Jimmy Riley’s “Sweet Scenci Meenia, ” whose veteran warmth sits nicely beside sharper, message-driven songs from Anthony Q, Droop Lion, and Mahsiah, all circling the same hard-living, pressure-cooker theme. Hempress Iley and Dasilva add a more reflective edge, while “High Grade, ” featuring Jimmy Riley, ties the whole thing back to classic roots consciousness. There are 15 tracks here, and the sequencing keeps the energy even, with each voice riding the riddim’s patient pulse in its own way. Released in 2015, it fits neatly into that stretch of reggae when producers were keeping roots currents alive through compact, singer-heavy various-artist projects.