Stalag Riddim – Jammys Records

Produced by Jammy’s Records in 1985, Stalag Riddim lines up a sharp set of cuts from Dean Fraser, Johnny Osbourne, Nitty Gritty, and Wayne Smith. The groove is rooted in one of reggae’s most reused foundations, and this Jammy’s take gives it a tight mid-80s dancehall feel with clear sax work on Stalag Excursion and strong vocal pulls on What A La La and Come Along. Johnny Osbourne and Wayne Smith bring two of the set’s best-known moments, while Nitty Gritty turns in a pair of cuts that keep the energy high. It’s a concise slice of classic digital-era reggae from one of the scene’s most important producers.