Issued by Notice Productions in October 2013, Heart and Soul Riddim assembles a dozen tracks that root themselves firmly in dancehall and soca, with touches of reggae and lovers rock threading through the mix. The compilation collects artists navigating themes of love and longing, marked by rhythms both buoyant and insistent, as heard on tracks like “Puff Puff Pass” and “Your Love I Miss.” The instrumental title cut offers a stripped-back perspective on the riddim itself, revealing the underpinning groove that ties the set together.This collection sits quietly within the wider reggae canon, leaning toward the ragga and roots reggae influences that inform contemporary dancehall. The record’s modest circulation belies its attentive construction, making it a useful artifact for selectors looking for that blend of warmth and grit in their sets. The presence of lovers rock shades softens the sharper edges, ensuring the compilation resonates with those attuned to both dancefloor energy and melodic intimacy.

Issued by Notice Productions in October 2013, Heart and Soul Riddim assembles a dozen tracks that root themselves firmly in dancehall and soca, with touches of reggae and lovers rock threading through the mix. The compilation collects artists navigating themes of love and longing, marked by rhythms both buoyant and insistent, as heard on tracks like “Puff Puff Pass” and “Your Love I Miss.” The instrumental title cut offers a stripped-back perspective on the riddim itself, revealing the underpinning groove that ties the set together.This collection sits quietly within the wider reggae canon, leaning toward the ragga and roots reggae influences that inform contemporary dancehall. The record’s modest circulation belies its attentive construction, making it a useful artifact for selectors looking for that blend of warmth and grit in their sets. The presence of lovers rock shades softens the sharper edges, ensuring the compilation resonates with those attuned to both dancefloor energy and melodic intimacy.