Stranger Riddim – Kic For Kic Records

Abijah’s “Have You Here” is the entry point on Stranger Riddim, but the cut that gives the set its weight is Anthony B’s “Weak In The Knees, ” which sits among a neat spread of roots voices and singjay flavors from Admiral Tibet, Everton Blender, George Nooks and Junior Kelly. Kic For Kic keeps the 2003 project rooted in clean reggae songcraft rather than trying to overcrowd the groove, and the lineup leans into lovers and conscious themes with Tanya Stephens’ “Lie A Little” and Lyricson’s “Be Happy” adding a lighter edge. Junior Kelly’s “Dem No Remember” is another sharp moment in the sequence, but Anthony B is the voice that leaves the deepest mark on this one.

Stranger Riddim Tracklist:

1. Abijah – Have You Here
2. Admiral Tibet – Every Man To A Woman
3. Anthony B – Weak In The Knees
4. Everton Blender – Tak My Hand
5. George Nooks – My Love Is Real
6. Junior Kelly – Dem No Remember
7. Lyricson – Be Happy
8. Tanya Stephens – Lie A Little