Slow Joy Riddim – D1 Productions/Island House Records

D1 Productions and Island House Records kept Slow Joy Riddim short and sweet in 2016, lining up eight vocal cuts over a mellow reggae groove that leans more on easy sway than heavy impact. Omari Banks’ “More Than Friends” feels like the anchor here, smooth and radio-ready, while Blessed’s “No Side Chick” brings a sharper modern relationship tune to the same frame. Elsewhere, Melissa Rose’s “Conqueror” and Pierrepressure’s “I Don’t See Minors” add a bit of contrast, with the latter giving the project a more direct, conversational edge. It’s the kind of one-riddim set that doesn’t overreach, just gives each singer enough room to work the pocket. Released in 2016, it sits neatly in that run of compact digital reggae compilations where the vibe mattered more than any big concept.

Slow Joy Riddim Tracklist:

1. Blessed – No Side Chick
2. Dami Knight – Changes
3. Dudsymil – Country To Town
4. Kafinal – Let Her Go
5. Mel Dube – No Regrets
6. Melissa Rose – Conqueror
7. Omari Banks – More Than Friends
8. Pierrepressure – I Don’t See Minors