The Jig Riddim – Magnet Records

Singing Melody feels like the natural anchor on The Jig Riddim, especially with “You Have Changed” leaning into the kind of smooth, grown-man lovers cut he’s long been good at. Magnet Records keeps the groove tight across six songs, and the cast — Lukie D, Peter Spence, Richie Davis, Jay, and Amberlique — gives the riddim enough range without losing its center. There’s a polished, mid-tempo reggae swing here, the sort of feel Magnet has used before on its earlier singer-led projects, but this one comes off a little leaner and more focused. Jay’s “Spend My Life” with Richie Davis adds a nice duet twist, while Richie Davis’ own “Loving You” keeps the sentimental tone flowing. It fits neatly into Magnet’s catalogue as one of those tidy 2017 one-riddim sets built around melody, harmony, and the kind of vocal songwriting that still travels well.