Alaska Riddim – Star Trail

Alaska Riddim was produced by R. Bell (Firehouse Crew) for Star Trail 1994, published and distributed by Tamaljayo Music and Sonic Sounds respectively.

Alaska Overview

The Alaska Riddim brought together several strong voices in dancehall. Kulcha Knox stands out with his song Cold Like Alaska. He is known for his conscious lyrics and has worked with big names in reggae, including Luciano. Little Twitch delivers Blind A Lead Blind, adding his unique style. He made a mark earlier with his hit song Respect Due. Wickerman’s Mi No Know shows his energetic delivery. Courtney Melody, famous for his hit Bad Boy, offers Raindrops On My Window. Daniki & Steady Ranks join forces on Dont Let Me Down, bringing a fresh combination to the riddim. Derrick Lara, well known for his soulful singing with The Tamlins, gives us Gunman. The bashment flow on this project is true to 1994’s dancehall sound. The beats are lively and full of energy, just like the dancehall parties of that time. Producer R. Bell from Firehouse Crew shaped the riddim for Star Trail. Firehouse Crew is respected for working with artists like Luciano and Sizzla, and Star Trail became known for its influence on the roots revival in the 1990s. In 1994, this bashment flow was heard in many dancehall sets. Each artist brought their own style, but the riddim tied everything together. The Alaska Riddim is a strong example of how different voices can come together to create lasting dancehall music.

Alaska Tracklist:

1. Kulcha Knox – Cold Like Alaska
2. Little Twitch – Blind A Lead Blind
3. Wickerman – Mi No Know
4. Courtney Melody – Raindrops On My Window
5. Daniki & Steady Ranks – Dont Let Me Down
6. Derrick Lara – Gunman
7. Alaska Riddim – Version