Author: Kalacta

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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.

the age of reggae - twinkle music

THE AGE OF REGGAE – TWINKLE MUSIC 1984 Tracklist: Cookey Monster – Space Age Nigger Elaine Taylor – Have A Good Time Jah Morris – Black…

too good to be true - digital-b

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE – DIGITAL-B 1989 Tracklist: Admiral Tibett – Don’t Come Love Me Admiral Tibett – Feel The Pain Admiral Tibett – In…

4 star showcase - rad records

4 STAR SHOWCASE – RAD RECORDS 1985 Tracklist: Black Uhuru – Rent Man Black Uhuru – Wood For My Life Carlton Manning – Forever And Always…

africa iron gate showcase - berris

AFRICA IRON GATE SHOWCASE – BERRIS 1982 Tracklist: Echo Minott – Emilo Bimbo Enos Mcloud – Words Sounds And Powerr George Nooks – Moses Lee Van…

arise rootsman - jamaican roots - coxson

ARISE ROOTSMAN – JAMAICAN ROOTS – COXSON 1965-1983 Tracklist: 122-Glen Brown-2 Wedden Skank-Ill Alton Ellis – Black Man’s Pride Anthony Johnson – Dreadlocks Augustus Pablo -…

best of studio one - heartbeat records

BEST OF STUDIO ONE – HEARTBEAT RECORDS 1987 Tracklist: Alton Ellis – Can I Change My Mind Dennis Brown – Impossible Johnny Osbourne – Jah Promise…