Weather Balloon Riddim (2013) – Supatech Records

Supatech usually leans into rootsy, dubwise material, so Weather Balloon Riddim lands with a livelier, more song-driven feel than you might expect, carried by a bright one-drop pulse and a clean, open mix that leaves room for the vocals. Queen Omega’s “We Can Do Better, ” Mykal Rose’s “Long Time, ” and Frankie Paul’s “I Feel Good” give it real weight, while Lukie D and Spanner Banner keep the mood warm and devotional. The lineup also pulls in younger and lesser-known voices like Deenie Ranks, Mad Dog, and Meeky Melody without breaking the flow, and the set closes with Supatech’s “Ivan Storm” instrumental, which neatly leaves the rhythm exposed and confirms how much of the project’s charm sits in the riddim itself.