Africa Rise Up Riddim (21 Song Salute) – African Museum

21 SONG SALUT (AFRICA RISE UP RIDDIM) – AFRICAN MUSEUM 2019

TRACKLIST:

1. Timpane – Jah Rise Me Up
2. Kaya – Rise Up Africa
3. Junior Dread – Love You Mama Africa
4. Macka B – Mama Africa
5. Mighty Diamonds – What Can We Do
6. Jevon – Turn Back the Hands of Time
7. Shocking Murray – Rise Up African
8. Tamika – African Woman
9. The Blackstones – We Can Do It
10. Anthony B – You a African
11. Doolay – S.O.S
12. Carol Brown – Boom Shot _ Tun It Up
13. Ky-Enie – Chant Down Bobby Wrong
14. King Kong – Nobody Told Me
15. Fullanny – I Give Thanks
16. Black Prophet – I Wish
17. Iza Rebel – Free Your Mind
18. Sierra Leone Allstars – Rise Up Sierra Leone
19. Nu Chilly – Africa Must Rise
20. Samse Sam – Singing for Peace
21. Jahbar I – Long Live Africa

Sound system culture has always given a voice to new and established reggae artists. In 2024, the dub release of the Africa Rise Up Riddim continues this tradition. The riddim’s deep basslines and echoing effects are made for big speakers and open-air dances, just like the classic sound system sessions in Jamaica and beyond. The dub engineer plays a special role here. By using mixing techniques like reverb and delay, the engineer transforms the original tracks into something new. Each song gets a fresh vibe, making the listener focus on the rhythm and the message. This is the heart of dub music—taking a strong reggae foundation and reshaping it with creativity. The project brings together several artists, each with their own style. Timpane’s "Jah Rise Me Up" offers uplifting lyrics over the powerful riddim. Kaya delivers "Rise Up Africa, " a track with a call for unity and strength. Junior Dread’s "Love You Mama Africa" is a tribute to the continent, filled with emotion. Macka B, known for his hit "Cucumber, " joins with "Mama Africa, " bringing his conscious lyrics and unique flow. The Mighty Diamonds, a legendary reggae group famous for songs like "Pass the Kouchie, " contribute "What Can We Do, " adding their classic harmonies to the project.

Africa Rise Up Riddim Tracklist:

1. Timpane – Jah Rise Me Up
2. Kaya – Rise Up Africa
3. Junior Dread – Love You Mama Africa
4. Macka B – Mama Africa
5. Mighty Diamonds – What Can We Do
6. Jevon – Turn Back the Hands of Time
7. Shocking Murray – Rise Up African
8. Tamika – African Woman
9. The Blackstones – We Can Do It
10. Anthony B – You a African
11. Doolay – S.O.S
12. Carol Brown – Boom Shot _ Tun It Up
13. Ky-Enie – Chant Down Bobby Wrong
14. King Kong – Nobody Told Me
15. Fullanny – I Give Thanks
16. Black Prophet – I Wish
17. Iza Rebel – Free Your Mind
18. Sierra Leone Allstars – Rise Up Sierra Leone
19. Nu Chilly – Africa Must Rise
20. Samse Sam – Singing for Peace
21. Jahbar I – Long Live Africa