Truth Is Riddim – Twelve Records

“Truth Is Riddim” keeps its focus on a tidy 11-track cast, and that’s part of the charm: no wasted space, just a string of vocal cuts from 2008 that lean into the sweeter side of reggae. The opening duet from I Octane and Dasia, “Nothing But Love, ” sets the mood straight away with a romantic turn, while Da’Ville’s “There For You” and Voicemail’s “I Apologize” give the set a more pleading, radio-friendly edge. Elsewhere, Lutan Fyah’s “Been To Many Places” and Norris Man’s “Confusing Flesh” bring a steadier roots touch, which keeps the riddim from drifting too far into pure lovers rock. Twelve Records had a busy hand in that period, and this one sits neatly in the year’s reggae run, with enough variety to make the lineup feel fuller than the track count first suggests.

Truth Is Riddim Tracklist:

1. I Octane And Dasia – Nothing But Love
2. Daville – There For You
3. Voicemail – I Apologize
4. Delicious – Give You What You Need
5. Natural Black – Need The Love
6. Lutan Fyah – Been To Many Places
7. Capital D – Have My Heart
8. Hawkeye – When You Look At Me
9. Norris Man – Confusing Flesh
10. Delly Ranx – Chant
11. Unknown Artist – Unknown Title