Author: Kalacta

Riddim World: Roots Reggae, Dancehall & Soca Music

Riddimz Kalacta is the founder and chief editor of Riddims World, which he started in 2008. A molecular cell biologist by training who swapped the lab for the studio, he's spent years cataloguing reggae, dancehall, and soca — beginning with his own collection of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, and building it into one of the most complete riddim archives online. He produces, selects, and writes most of what you read here.

Happy Times Riddim - Various Labels

Happy Times produced by King Jammy, Linval Thompson, Gyasi Addae, Prince Jammy, G. Phillips, Coxsone Dodd, Joe G for Jammy’s, Ujama, Witty, Unity Sounds, Bright Side,…

Hurting Inside Riddim - Various Labels

Hurting Inside produced by Sonia Pottinger, Augustus Clarke, Ruff Cutt for Wail ‘N Soul ‘M, High Note, Music Works, Ruff Cutt Music, Total Satisfaction in 1968…

Hot Milk Riddim - Various Labels

Hot Milk produced by Anthony Red Rose, Sugar Minott, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, King Jammy, King Tubby, Trevor Mason, Lord Zelijko, Clancy Eccles, Coxsone Dodd, Joseph…

I Don't Mind Riddim - Studio One

I Don’t Mind produced by Coxsone Dodd for Studio One in 1968 Tracklist: Bob Andy & Tyrone Evans – I Don’t Mind The Bassies – I…

I'll Be Lonely Riddim - Various Labels

I’ll Be Lonely produced by Joe Gibbs, Errol Thompson, Edgar Whyte, Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, Lloyd Campbell, Bunny Striker Lee, Sugar Minott, Carol Dodd, Donville Davis,…

John Jones Riddim - Crystal

John Jones produced by Derrick Harriott for Crystal in 1968 Tracklist: Rudy Mills – John Jones (1968) The Crystalites – Bombshell (1969)