2000years Riddim – Tree Of Fruits Records

A rootsy pulse runs through 2000years Riddim, and Tree Of Fruits Records leans into that revival mood with a 10-track set that feels rooted in classic consciousness reggae but refreshed for 2021. Donovan Joseph’s “2000years (’21 Revival Version)” and Youth of Roots’ “Nuh Judge (version2)” set the tone early, while cuts from Erika Crymson, Jahli, Ras Kanto, and Original Kose keep the chants, warnings, and rebel energy moving. There’s a neat bit of continuity here too: the label had already worked this material through Youth of Roots’ “Nuh Judge” as a lead-out, so the full riddim lands like the broader statement around that idea. With its mix of dubwise titles and straightforward message songs, it sits comfortably in Tree Of Fruits’ catalogue as one of their more militant, spiritually minded productions.