Tropical Bliss Riddim – Mobys Records

Mobys Records keeps Tropical Bliss Riddim moving at a brisk clip, with eight cuts and no dead space on the running order: Dezi’s “No Tun It Off, ” DYCR’s “Nuh Inna Mi Class, ” I-Maroon’s “Chant A Psalms, ” Izula’s “Perfect Lady, ” the Josie Mel and Kashu pairing on “Street Life, ” Kashu’s solo “Tataah, ” Skyy-Jayy’s “Why Did You Leave, ” and the label’s own instrumental close. The vibe sits in that clean 2014 reggae lane, bright but grounded, and the instrumental at the end lets the riddim’s shape hang in the air without dressing it up. DYCR and Izula bring two of the sharper performances here, while the Josie Mel/Kashu combination gives the set a little extra texture. Issued in 2014, Tropical Bliss Riddim runs eight tracks in all and leaves room for the production to do its talking.