Village Riddim – Irievibrations Records

By the time “Village Riddim” landed in March 2014, Irievibrations Records had already settled into that rootsy, road-tested way of doing things, and this one keeps the energy warm rather than flashy. Luciano’s “Voice Of A Trumpet” sets the tone with that preacher-like lift, while Lutan Fyah’s “Roll It Up” leans into a more laid-back, herb-friendly chant that sits nicely on the groove. The lineup is broad without feeling cluttered: Lion D’s “Jah Jah Music” and Ras Muhamad’s “Let Your Light Shine” push the message side of the riddim, and the whole selection has that relaxed village-square feel the title promises. It ran as a 13-track compilation, released March 7, 2014, with artists from Jamaica, Europe and beyond giving the rhythm a little extra reach.

Village Riddim Tracklist:

1. Luciano – Voice Of A Trumpet
2. Damas – Lead The Way
3. Lutan Fyah – Roll It Up
4. Raphael – No Haffi Bother
5. Denham Smith – Good Music
6. Lion D – Jah Jah Music
7. Don Bonn – Live Some Life
8. Uwe Kaa – Bunter
9. Iriepathie – Mein Schatz
10. Tony Anthony – How They Feel
11. Ras Muhamad Feat Nath Thelions – Let Yout Light Shine
12. Koxx – Time For Everything
13. More Colours – Dem Gone Astray