The Africa Movement Riddim

The Africa Movement Riddim [Conquering Lion Records - 2026]

1. 'Faith' by Quan Nelson
2. 'Hail Adonai' by Jelliss
3. 'Guidance' by T'Jean
4. 'Wisdom Over Hype' by Dahvid Slur
5. 'Amharic Verse' by Daweh Congo
6. Africa Movement Ridim

Okay so, I had mentioned this one (sorta/kinda) in a review that I did a week or two ago because I'd had my eyes and ears on it already for a few minutes ahead of its release but the Africa Movement Riddim from Jallanzo The Dubwizard and Conquering Lion Records has now been released and it is thriving mightily at least on one front (but more like a couple, actually). While all of the tunes are at least solid, there're a couple of standouts that I think you should REALLY be paying attention to.

"Propaganda dem ah spread but it can't change di facts-

That the first man and women dem was one wid locks

A di same bloodline run deep in us

Melanin inna mi skin like a burning pot

Wid hair like wool and foot like burning brass

Everybody haffi hail The Negus Negast"

The first of them is definitely the mighty 'Hail Adonai' by Jelliss. Jelliss has been coming on over the past couple of years or so (downright EPIC love/ganja tune he had, 'Medication') but he also had a few big tunes that I've run into throughout the years, particularly one called 'Back To Reality' (which sounded like something from out of the ZIK catalogue) that well caught my attention, so I am aware that he possesses a certain level of ability. Were I not aware, however, 'Hail Adonai' would have certainly remedied that. 

"WICKED SHALL BLOW AWAY, JUST LIKE A TRASH"

The other song here that you'll be doing yourself a favour by donating a whole heap of time to is the ABSOLUTELY MAMMOTH 'Amharic Verse' by Daweh Congo, the single best tune on the Africa Movement Riddim and... probably one of the best songs that I've heard in a minute (I seriously have difficulty NOT playing this record).

Also appearing on the riddim are Quan Nelson & Dahvid Slur, with tunes that are at least decent, like I said, with the latter, with 'Wisdom Over Hype', being quite strong, actually (Slur sounds a bit like Chronixx at times). The talented T'Jean also checks in with 'Guidance', which is also good but is a delightful listen. As I song, I wouldn't place it ahead of 'Wisdom Over Hype' but for pure sonic appeal, 'Guidance' is lovely. And you also get a LOVELY clean version of the riddim itself with a bit of effects added in, making for an almost Dub-like experience. Golden.

Be sure to check out the brand new and GORGEOUS Africa Movement Riddim because it isn't like you have anything better to do.