Strange Things Riddim – Various Artists

STRANGE THINGS RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2005

With nine cuts in the set, Strange Things Riddim feels like a compact mid-2000s one-riddim showcase rather than a bloated showcase, and the selection leans on voices like Binghi Ghost, General Smiley, Marcia Ball, and Mikey Murka to keep the pacing varied. The original 2005 run was tied to a lean reggae framework that later drew enough attention to earn a 2009 Irie Ites reissue, which tells you the tune had some staying power beyond its first pass. The arrangements sit in that sturdy roots-dancehall pocket: clipped guitar skank, firm drums, and a bassline that stays low and steady instead of chasing flash. Mikey Murka’s “Strange Things” sits nicely beside the more direct chant-style cuts, and the riddim’s slow-burn pulse keeps the vocals front and centre all the way through.

Strange Things Riddim Tracklist:

1. Binghi Ghost – Gwaan Survive
2. Donnie Dread – Know Not
3. Galumoz – Strange Things
4. General Smiley – These Dog
5. Initial T – Right Through The Years
6. Marcia Ball – Live Right
7. Mikey Murka – Jah Is Watching
8. Mikey Murka – Strange Things
9. Ousmane – Waniua
10. Ray Darwin – Rock You
11. Sandeeno – Whats Gonna Happen
12. Singer X – Fuss & Fight
13. Teacha Dee Ft Mr Iceberg – A Yu Dweet
14. Version – Strange Things Dub