Africa We Want Riddim – Conquering Records

Conquering Records and its Conquering Sound arm have been threading dubby reggae through sound system culture for years, and Africa We Want Riddim fits that lane with real intent. The production lifts a Studio One-era melody from The Gaylads’ “Africa” and turns it into a modern roots juggling with live guitar touches, a steady mid-tempo pulse, and a warm, slightly dusty finish that keeps the whole thing close to the boxy feel of a classic 12-inch cut.

The release arrived on January 31, 2020, as a digital and vinyl project, with Undisputed Records handling distribution. The lineup pulls in Anthony B on “African Love, ” Skarra Mucci on “Real African, ” Queen Omega on “Israel Rise, ” General Levy on “Jah Guide, ” Natty Jean on “Dafa Doy, ” Sir Jean on “Alkebulan Children, ” and Solo Banton with BB Seaton on “Sound System We Want To Go. ” That BB Seaton link matters: he helped make the original “Africa We Want To Go” a reggae touchstone, so hearing him fold back into a fresh Africa-themed cut gives the riddim extra weight.

Anthony B brings the clearest roots pressure, while Queen Omega adds a regal, militant lift. Skarra Mucci rides the groove with his usual dancehall-edged swagger, and the Solo Banton/BB Seaton pairing lands as the most historic moment on the set. It’s a concise, purpose-built project that treats Africa as message, memory, and rallying cry rather than a slogan.