Tune In Riddim (2009)

Six voices ride the Tune In Riddim, and the lineup keeps it rooted in late-2000s roots reggae with Gappy Ranks, Nerious Joseph, Empress Ayeola, Lady Lex, and Johnny and the Soul Vendors all taking a pass at the same backdrop. The cut is credited as a 2009 release, and the set’s archive feel is sharpened by the presence of Soul Vendors on the version side and on “Tribute To Cs Dodd, ” which quietly nods to one of reggae’s foundational architects. Nothing here is rushed or glossy; the riddim leans on a measured one-drop pulse, clipped guitar skank, and a bassline that sits deep without crowding the vocals. Gappy Ranks’ “Is My Everything” and Nerious Joseph’s “Life Is No Joke” are the clearest anchors, both riding the groove in a straight, unhurried style that keeps the project moving with a low, steady swing.