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.

Who The Cap Fit Riddim - Upsetter

Who The Cap Fit produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Upsetter in 1970 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers – Man To Man (Who The Cap…

A Little Love Riddim - Various Labels

A Little Love produced by Clive Chin, King Jammy, Coxsone Dodd, John John for Impact!, King Stur Gav, Jammy’s, Coxsone, Father, Son in 1971 Tracklist: Admiral…

Unknown (039) Riddim - Black Scorpio

Unknown (039) produced by Maurice Johnson for Black Scorpio in 1970 Tracklist: General Trees – Dem Nah Bawl (1992) Ken Boothe – Captain Of Your Ship…

Beat Down Babylon Riddim - Various Labels

Beat Down Babylon produced by Lee Scratch Perry, Bunny Striker Lee, Dr. Alimantado, Jah Screw, Willie Lindo for Upsetter, Jackpot, Black Art, Vital Food, Vista, Gorgon,…

Any Fight Left Riddim - Studio One

Any Fight Left produced by Coxsone Dodd for Studio One in 1971 Tracklist: The Heptones – Any Fight Left (Haven’t You Any Fight Left) The Heptones…

Da Ba Day Riddim - Unknown Label

Da Ba Day produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Unknown Label in 1969 Tracklist: The Upsetters – Da Ba Day The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck…

Consider Me Riddim - Unknown Label

Consider Me produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Unknown Label in 1969 Tracklist: Busty Brown – Consider Me The Upsetters – Consider Me Version LISTEN ON…