Let Him Go Riddim – Midnight Rock

LET HIM GO RIDDIM produced by 1983 – MIDNIGHT ROCK

Let Him Go Tracklist:

1. Jah Thomas & Roots Radics – Ghetto Dub
2. Johnny Osbourne – Let Him Go
3. Michael Palmer & Jim Brown – Ghetto Dance (& Dub)
4. Michael Palmer & Jim Brown – Ghetto Dance
5. Michael Palmer – Ghetto Dance
6. Scientist, King Tubby – Scientist Explosion Dub

Let Him Go Overview

The one drop base is a key part of reggae music. It uses a steady drum pattern where the emphasis is on the third beat, creating a relaxed but strong groove. This style has shaped modern reggae and is popular with fans today. The Let Him Go Riddim is a classic example of the one drop base. Jah Thomas & Roots Radics worked together on "Ghetto Dub," a track that shows the deep, driving rhythm of this riddim. Jah Thomas is known not only as a deejay but also as a producer, and he helped shape the sound of reggae in the early 1980s. Roots Radics are one of Jamaica’s most famous backing bands, playing on many hit records. Johnny Osbourne’s "Let Him Go" is another standout. Osbourne is a respected singer with a long career, and his album "Truths and Rights" is considered a reggae classic. Michael Palmer & Jim Brown teamed up for "Ghetto Dance," while Michael Palmer also recorded his own version called "Ghetto Dance." Palmer was a leading voice in dancehall during the 1980s. On the dub side, Scientist and King Tubby created "Scientist Explosion Dub." King Tubby is known worldwide as a pioneer of dub music, and Scientist is famous for his creative mixing style. This riddim, released on the Midnight Rock label in 1983, brings together top artists and producers, showing the strength and lasting appeal of the one drop base in reggae.