The Joy Of Life Riddim – Kibir La Amlak

Four tracks make up The Joy Of Life Riddim, and that compact line-up keeps the focus on a warm, rootsy session rather than a bloated compilation. Brother Glen opens with “Lost Identity, ” Christine Miller follows on “Behold, ” and Maya closes the vocal side with “Joy Of Life, ” all riding a mellow, meditative pulse that feels more devotional than flashy. Kibir La Amlak keeps the production stripped back and earthy, letting the bass carry the weight while the arrangements leave plenty of air around the voices. The instrumental “Joyous Dub” sits in the middle like a steady reset, giving the set its deepest cut and tying the whole thing together with that dubby, contemplative edge.