Sweet Riddim (Remasterd) – Kemar Flava Mcgregor Records

Sweet Riddim came out of Kemar “Flava” McGregor’s long run as one of reggae’s reliable modern juggling hands, and this one sits in his catalogue as an update of a tune package that first surfaced in 2009 before being reissued here as a remastered set. McGregor, the Jamaican producer behind FM Records, has spent years balancing roots, lovers rock, and radio-friendly reggae, and that background shows in the way Sweet is arranged: polished, melodic, and made for singers who can stretch a love lyric over a smooth pulse.

The riddim has a warm, easy glide rather than a hard digital edge. It moves with a midtempo bounce, soft enough for romantic writing but sturdy enough to carry stronger voices and conscious lines. That gives the lineup room to breathe. Beres Hammond turns “See You Again” into a plush lovers-rock cut, while Etana’s “Happy Heart” brings a clean, uplifting tone that suits her powerful delivery. Freddie McGregor sounds right at home on “Keep On Coming Back, ” and Marcia Griffiths adds veteran grace to “When You Giving Your Heart. ”

The supporting voices deepen the set in a way that feels deliberate rather than crowded. Duane Stephenson’s “24 Hours, ” Gramps Morgan’s “One In A Million, ” Richie Stephens’ “Hey Joe, ” and Peetah Morgan’s “Still The Same” all sit comfortably in that sweet spot between roots feeling and romantic appeal. Chuck Fenda, Ginjah, Stevie Face, and Prophecy push the project beyond pure lovers rock, giving the riddim a broader modern-reggae reach.