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.

A Man Of Chances Riddim - Studio One

A Man Of Chances produced by Coxsone Dodd for Studio One in 1969 Tracklist: Dub Specialist – Chances (1974) The Three Tops – A Man Of…

Love Me Forever Riddim - Various Labels

Love Me Forever produced by Winston Riley, Alton Ellis, Donovan Germain, Michael Bennett, Patrick Lindsay, Coxsone Dodd, Bunny Striker Lee, Scientist, Kenneth Hookim, Junior Reid, John…

Don't Touch Me Riddim - Jogib Records

Don’t Touch Me produced by Joe Gibbs for Jogib Records in late 1969 Tracklist: Nicky Thomas – Don’t Touch Me Sir Lord Comic – Doctor Feelgood

Da Ba Day Riddim - Lee Perry

Da Ba Day produced by Lee Scratch Perry in 1974 Tracklist: The Upsetters – Da Ba Day The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck

Bongo Nyah Riddim - Matador, Joe Frasier

Bongo Nyah produced by Lloyd Daley, Lloyd Campbell for Matador, Joe Frasier in 1969   Tracklist: Count Ossie & Lloyd’s All Stars – I Dread Version…