Should Have Known Betta Riddim – Turbulence Intl Production

Should Have Known Betta Riddim from Turbulence Intl Production sits in that mid-tempo roots-reggae pocket where the groove does most of the talking, with five cuts in all and a tight, singer-friendly frame for the voices to ride. Ricky D Lova’s “My Girl Dat” and Micheal Fabulous’ “When You Smile” lean into the sweeter side of the riddim, while Milton Blake’s “Rub A Dub Style” keeps it closer to old-school dancehall posture. Khausion’s “It’s A Shame” and Sativa D Black 1’s “Mr Drought, ” with Saddam Aerodynamic in tow, add a sharper edge to the set. The production keeps a warm bassline at the center, with a clipped drum pattern and enough open space for the vocals to sit cleanly on top.