Black Roses Riddim – Channel One

BLACK ROSES RIDDIM produced by CHANNEL ONE 1983

Black Roses Overview

The Black Roses Riddim roots anthology arrived in 2024, bringing together classic reggae sounds for today’s listeners. This release is part of the current roots revival, showing how vintage rhythms still connect with modern fans. Barrington Levy stands out with his tracks "Black Roses" and "Here I Come." Levy is well-known for his powerful voice and for "Here I Come," a song that became a signature tune in reggae and helped him reach international audiences. Carlton Livingstone brings a smooth touch with "If This Girl Was Mine." Livingstone’s soulful delivery has long made him a favorite for roots reggae lovers. Dennis Brown, often called the "Crown Prince of Reggae," delivers "If This World Were Mine" and "Rub A Dub All The Time." Brown’s career included over 75 albums and hits like "Money In My Pocket," making him one of Jamaica’s most respected artists. Gregory Isaacs adds his classic style with "It's True." Isaacs, known for his cool vocals, was called the "Cool Ruler" and had major success with the album "Night Nurse." The dub engineer on this project shapes the riddim’s deep sound, adding space and texture. Production comes from CHANNEL ONE, a legendary studio and label in Kingston, Jamaica. CHANNEL ONE helped define the roots reggae era in the 1970s and 1980s, working with top artists and creating many classic tracks. This roots riddim shows how timeless reggae rhythms continue to inspire new generations.

Black Roses Tracklist:

1. (Revolution Riddim) Sister Carol – Murdee Stylee
2. Barrington Levy – Black Roses
3. Barrington Levy – Here I Come
4. Carlton Livingstone – If This Girl Was Mine
5. Dennis Brown – If This World Were Mine
6. Dennis Brown – Rub A Dub All The Time
7. Gregory Isaacs – It’s True
8. Revolution Riddim)- Sizzla – Live It Up
9. Revolution Riddim
10. Rose Dub (Revolution Riddim)
11. Tu Shueng Peng