Soul Rebel Riddim (2009) – Greensleeves Records

Greensleeves keeps Soul Rebel Riddim lean and vocal-heavy, with just four cuts carrying a warm, rootsy pulse and a little extra edge in the hook work. Gappy Ranks opens the set with “Heaven In Your Eyes, ” and his name comes up again on the title cut alongside Nerious Joseph, while Mikey Spice leans into the sweeter side of the groove on “Roller Coaster” and Sweetie Irie flips the mood with “Rebel With A Cause. ” It’s the kind of 2009 juggling that sits between modern radio polish and old-school conscious reggae, letting the singers do the heavy lifting over a riddim that feels measured, melodic, and slightly rebellious without ever getting too slick.