Sweetie Come Brush Me Riddim – Godbless Records

Admiral Tibett sets the tone on “Jah Is My Keeper, ” and that opening punch helps define why Sweetie Come Brush Me Riddim still lands so well: it’s a bright, mid-2000s roots cut with enough bounce to keep the groove moving, but still plenty of space for the singers to work. Godbless Records lines up a strong crew here — Anthony B, Luciano, George Nooks, Turbulence, Norrisman and Tony Curtis among them — and the best moments come when the voices lean into lovers-rock warmth or steely roots meditation rather than forcing the pace. The Luciano and Elijah Prophet pairing on “More Love” fits that mood neatly, while George Nooks’ “Sweetie Come Bounce Me” keeps the title phrase in circulation. Released in 2005, it sits right in that period when conscious reggae still depended on clean, melodic riddims that could carry both uplift and tune.