Hustlin' Riddim

Bost & Bim dropped The Hustlin' Riddim in 2010, that featured a rough beat with good horns.  It reminded me of a similar drop to the World Jam Riddim.  The album was headlined by Peetah Morgan preaching about "Di Government," Sizzla singing "What a Vibration,"  and J Boog in the "Coldest Zone."  Lutan Fyah always seems to put out decent tunes, this time with "Black Roses, and "The Way Life Goes" from Konshens is worth a listen.
-KT

 1.  J Boog- Coldest Zone

 2.  Konshens- The Way Life Goes

 3.  Jah Sun- Plastic City

 4.  Sizzla- What a Vibration

 5.  Valene- My Ghetto Cry

 6.  Peetah Morgan- Di Government

 7.  Maxxo- Bad News

 8.  Lutan Fyah- Black Rose

 9.  Koxx- Want You Back

10.  Tumi- The Cape Verdean Girl

11.  Bost & Bim- Hustlin' Riddim Version

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Prosper Riddim

The Prosper Riddim was released by Redbud Recordings in 2009.  Turbulence brings a solid tune with "Live Good and Prosper," as does Chezidek on "Trap," but Lutan Fyah delivers the best song of the riddim with "The Way We Live."  Also check out Donovan Steel's "Dem A Bad Man" and Spectacular's "Long Life."
-KT

 1.  Turbulence- Live Good and Prosper

 2.  Rob Symeonn- No More (feat. Willow Wilson)

 3.  Lutan Fyah- The Way We Live

 4.  Natty King- Friends

 5.  Chezidek- Trap

 6.  Prestige- Never Let It Go

 7.  Donovan Steele- Dem A Bad Man

 8.  Spectacular- Long Life

 9.  Keisha Pattersom- Rather Be Alone
10.  Al Pancho- Hold Di Faith
11. Jah Quake- Rugged and Done
12.  Nando Fresh- Guide Over Us
13.  Stream- Woman
14.  Rob Symeonn- Prosper Dub

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Think Twice Riddim

Warriors Muzick Production released the Think Twice Riddim in November 2011, based off the classic Phil Collins song "Another Day In Paradise."  Duane Stephenson covers the title track "Think Twice." Luciano, Anthony B and Lutan Fyah all put out good tunes, as does newcomer Zamunda.  Fanton Mojah's "Rasta Got Soul" is my favorite song, where he recognizes past and present reggae legends.
-KT 

 1.  Duane Stephenson- Think Twice

 2.  Devano- In This Jungle

 3.  Luciano- I Can You Can

 4.  Fantan Mojah- Rasta Got Soul

 5.  Lymie Murray- Your Right (Situation Room)

 6.  Lutan Fyah- Rastafari Leads The Way

 7.  Sir Ford- Oh Lord

 8.  Anthony B- To Much Guns In Town

 9.  Turbulence- Stay Away

10.  Zamunda- Forever Loving Jah

11.  Warrior Musick- Think Twice Riddim Version

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Coming In From The Cold Riddim

John John Records released the Coming In From The Cold Riddim in April, 2011.  It was a remix of the original Bob Marley song, (it's not the first time and won't be the last either).  The best song isn't even featured on this release, but is a must hear from Tarrus Riley titled "Love's Contagious."  Buju Banton's "Time & Place" is also a good tune.  Check out Anthony Cruz, Delly Ranx and Mitch & The New Kidz.
-KT

 1.  Angel Doolas- Trickster

 2.  Anthony Cruz- Only The Father

 3.  Buju Banton- Time & Place

 4.  Delly Ranx- Charge

 5.  Mitch- Gimme A Call

 6.  Mitch & New Kidz- Payroll

 7.  Sanchez- That Place

 8.  Tarrus Riley- Love's Contagious

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Massive Pick: J Boog- EP

Washhouse Hawaii released the self-titled J Boog- EP, a highlight of J Boog's career up to the release date of June, 2011.  Born in Long Beach, raised in Compton, of Samoan decent, and now based in Hawaii, J Boog broke into the international reggae scene in 2010 with his huge hit "Let's Do It Again," (Major Riddim).  The EP features eight tracks and all of them are good.  Besides "Let's Do It Again," "Every Little Thing" is my favorite song.  Also check out "Waiting On The Rain," "Coldest Zone," (Hustlin Riddim), "So Far Gone," (Longtime Riddim), and "Police and Thieves," J Boog's version of the classic Junior Murvin song. 

-KT

  1.  Waiting On The Rain

 2.  Coldest Zone

 3.  Police and Thieves

 4.  It's So Hard (feat. Sanga & Fiji)

 5.  Got To Be Strong (feat. Richie Spice)

 6.  Let's Do It Again

 7.  So Far Gone

 8.  Every Little Thing (feat. Fiji)

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