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.

Come Forward Riddim - Studio One

Come Forward produced by Coxsone Dodd for Studio One in 1979 Tracklist: The Silvertones – Come Forward The Silvertones & The Brentford Rockers – Come Forward…

Dear God produced by Tappa Zukie for Stars Records in 1979 Tracklist: Dub – Side Walk Dub Pato Blair – Dear God Tappa Zukie – My…

Hold Me Baby produced by Coxsone Dodd for Studio One in 1979 Tracklist: Basil Daley – Hold Me Baby Part 1 (1979) Basil Daley & Sound…

Keep That Light Riddim - Studio One

Keep That Light produced by Coxsone Dodd, U Brown for Studio One in 1979 Tracklist: Slim Smith – Keep That Light U Brown – Me Chat…

Look Youthman Riddim - Volcano

Look Youthman produced by Henry Lawes for Volcano in 1979 Tracklist: Dub – Round 2 (1980) Barrington Levy – Look Youthman (1979) Clint Eastwood – Side…

Maybe For Long Riddim - Wambesi Records

Maybe For Long produced by Roy Cousins for Wambesi Records in 1979 Tracklist: Dub – Qurban The Gaylads – Maybe For Long (1979) Zimbabwe Dread -…