Watch Dis Sound Riddim – Reggae Vibes Prod.

Out of Jamaica’s early-2010s roots-and-culture lane, Watch Dis Sound Riddim leans on a tidy singer-heavy lineup and a steady, earthy groove rather than any big studio tricks. Reggae Vibes Prod. lines up voices like Luciano, Yami Bolo, Al Campbell, Chrisinti and Courtney Melody, and that mix gives the riddim a nice spread between devotional chanting, streetwise commentary and straight lovers rock. Luciano’s “Pray For Mankind” is the kind of cut that gives the set its moral centre, while Al Campbell’s “Watch This Sound” and Yami Bolo’s “This Is the Time” keep the older-school consciousness front and centre. Prince Theo, Perfect and Nico add a few lighter touches in between. For Reggae Vibes Prod. , it sits neatly alongside the kind of compact one-riddim sessions that keep the label’s catalogue focused on roots voices and timeless subject matter.