The Grass Root Riddim (2013) – Bread Back Productions

Bread Back Productions lined up The Grass Root Riddim in 2013 as a rootsy, conscious juggling with a modern finish. Richard Bramwell is the name tied to the production and Bread Back is the label, with the riddim sitting among a small but clear Bread Back catalogue that also includes other 2013 reggae work. The set folds in veteran voices and singers from the roots and reality end of the spectrum, which suits the title and the overall tone.

The strongest cuts are the ones that match the riddim’s meditative pull with direct messages. Lutan Fyah’s Ganja Man, I Wayne’s Know Dem Self and Sizzla’s One Love all sit naturally on a frame that feels steady, warm and built for chanting rather than speed. Louie Culture’s Weapons Of War brings a harder edge, while Delly Ranx, Lukie D and Singing Melody keep the project moving with their distinct phrasing and melody. Thrilla U and Capital D’s Tune In adds another layer to the juggling, and Teflon’s We Run This gives the riddim a sharper, more forward-leaning turn.

The lineup tells the story here: Lutan Fyah is one of reggae’s most reliable conscious singers, I Wayne’s reputation rests on socially aware roots delivery, and Sizzla has long been one of the scene’s most prolific and fiery voices. Together with ataru, UT Ras and the rest of the cast, the riddim lands as a 2013 roots showcase that keeps one foot in meditation and the other in dancehall energy.