
Artist · producer · label
Chezidek
303 releases
Chezidek is a Jamaican roots reggae singer known for a conscious, spiritually minded style that blends militant message songs with a melodic, easygoing delivery. Born Desbert Johnson in St. Ann, he emerged from Jamaica’s dancehall and sound-system culture before finding his strongest voice in roots reggae, where his lyrics often turn to Rastafari, social commentary, and uplift. His breakthrough came in the early 2000s with “Leave de Trees,” a track that helped define his reputation as a singer with both clarity and conviction, and his debut album Harvest Time established him as part of the new generation carrying roots reggae into a modern era.
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From there, Chezidek built a steady catalogue that kept his name circulating well beyond Jamaica. Albums such as Inna Di Road expanded his audience and showed how naturally he could move between earthy one-drop rhythms and more radio-friendly production without losing the meditative core of his sound. He has also remained a consistent presence on the live circuit, appearing at major reggae festivals and large sound-system events, where his voice and message tend to suit both intimate roots sessions and bigger outdoor stages.
A major reason for Chezidek’s longevity is the way he writes around themes that keep roots reggae relevant: faith, resistance, self-reliance, herb culture, and the everyday pressures of life in Jamaica and the wider world. That balance of consciousness and accessibility has made him a reliable figure for producers and listeners who value traditional reggae spirit without nostalgia. More recent work such as The Order of Melchezedik and, in the current run of releases, Marijuana Prayer and Caah Believe, suggests an artist still grounded in the same values that shaped his early career while continuing to record steadily for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Chezidek’s music does not rely on spectacle. Its strength lies in a warm, distinctive voice, a calm but forceful presence, and songs that feel built to last. That combination has kept him visible across decades of reggae changes, and it is why his catalogue still carries weight among listeners looking for modern roots with a classic foundation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, reggaeville.com, jamaica-star.com, reggae-vibes.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


First Class
Chezidek132 BPM · 8A
Down In Jamaica Riddim
Evidence Music70 BPM · 8B
A Little More Justice
Chezidek82 BPM · 4B
Clear Sight Riddim
TM & God Alone Productions82 BPM · 4B
Bad Out Deh
Chezidek
The Right Thing
Chezidek128 BPM · 8A
Island Echos Riddim
Oneness Records66 BPM · 9A
Chainsaw
Chezidek85 BPM · 8A
Got To Be Jah
Chezidek133 BPM · 9A
Keep My Eyes Open
Chezidek x Goldbar’z76 BPM · 8B
Nature Dubmix (Remix)
Inti Ayvar Waltz & Chezidek132 BPM · 5A
World Code Riddim
World Code Production85 BPM · 8A
Down Down Down
Chezidek86 BPM · 3A
Musical High
Addis Pablo & Chezidek84 BPM · 11A
Marijuana Prayer
Chezidek76 BPM · 9B
Marijuana Prayer Album
Chezidek
Caah Believe
Chezidek75 BPM · 4B
Heal This World Riddim
Brown’z Records91 BPM · 7B
Key Riddim (2015)
No Doubt Production80 BPM · 6B
Leaf Of Life Riddim
Junkyard Music Production and Y.G.F78 BPM · 6A
Trumpet Riddim
No Doubt Production77 BPM · 9B
Bless The Place
Chezidek87 BPM · 8A
15 Rounds Of Boxing Riddim
Rocky Gibbs77 BPM · 10B
911 Riddim (2005)
Lion Paw Riddim – Firme Forte Records146 BPM · 6A
A Bitta World Riddim
Borrow Shango70 BPM · 12A
A Little Bit More Riddim
Inkalink Records77 BPM · 8A
Adam And Eve Riddim (2007)
357 Records86 BPM · 4A
Addicted To Music Riddim
Al.Ta.Fa.An Records85 BPM · 8A
Addictive Chemical Riddim
Yard A Love Records90 BPM · 5A
After Berlin Wall Riddim
Papa Noah / House Of Riddim Productions78 BPM · 8A
Anti Racism Riddim
Giddimani Records70 BPM · 8B
Asap Riddim
Irie Ites Records80 BPM · 11A
Atmosphere Riddim (2020)
Big House Records80 BPM · 7A
Attachment Riddim
Cutstone Records And Ras Blinga Records88 BPM · 11A
Babylon Falling Riddim
Larger Than Life Records65 BPM · 10A
Back To Mount Zion Riddim
Charlies Records 70491 BPM · 5A
Beaten Riddim
Rocky Gibbs73 BPM · 8B
Believers Riddim (2019)
Multi-Talented Music92 BPM · 9B
Better Days Riddim (2017)
Oneness Records80 BPM · 1A
Betterment Riddim
Uth Music83 BPM · 7A
Big Rock Riddim
Tads Jamaica83 BPM · 6B
Bingyman Riddim
Kevwreck Records85 BPM · 7B
Black Board Riddim
Maximum Sound91 BPM · 8A
Black Panther Riddim (2016)
7 Crecent Musiq100 BPM · 8B
Black Shade Riddim
Royal Soldiers83 BPM · 8A
Black Tears Riddim
Donsome Records77 BPM · 12A