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.

Want A Wine Riddim - Unknown Label

Want A Wine produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Unknown Label in 1972 Tracklist: Leo Graham – Want A Wine The Upsetters – Double Wine U…

Try Me Riddim - Gussie

Try Me produced by Augustus Clarke for Gussie in 1972 Tracklist: Big Youth – Tippertone Rock Roman Stewart – Try Me LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC

What About The Half Riddim - Sunshot

What About The Half produced by Phil Pratt for Sunshot in 1972 Tracklist: Dennis Brown – What About The Half The Pratt All Stars – What…

What A Situation Riddim - Tanya

What A Situation produced by Clive Chin for Tanya in 1972 Tracklist: Dub – Dubwise Situation Winston Morris – What A Situation LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC

Are You Sure Riddim - Unknown Label

Are You Sure produced by Larry Lawrence for Unknown Label in 1973 Tracklist: Dub – Are You Sure? Dave Barker – Are You Sure? LISTEN ON…

Blackboard Jungle Riddim - Unknown Label

Blackboard Jungle produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Unknown Label in 1973 Tracklist: The Upsetters – Blackboard Jungle Dub (Ver. 1) The Upsetters – Blackboard Jungle…

Black Boy In A Ring Riddim - Upsetter

Black Boy In A Ring produced by Lee Scratch Perry, Sonny Ochiai, Trevor Lyn for Upsetter in 1973 Tracklist: Dillinger – Headquarters (1973) Shenley Duffus -…

Burial Riddim - Intel Diplo

Burial produced by Peter Tosh, Tommy Cowan, Warrick Lyn for Intel Diplo in 1973 Tracklist: Augustus Pablo – House Raid (1974) Peter Tosh & The Wailers…

Don't Get Weary Riddim - Various Labels

Don’t Get Weary produced by Tony Brevett, Winston Edwards, Sonia Pottinger, Vivian Jackson, Sugar Minott for Links, Sunshine Showdown, Sky Note, Prophets, Black Roots in 1973…