Bonafide Riddim – Dub Akom Records

BONAFIDE RIDDIM produced by DUB AKOM RECORDS 2020

Bonafide Overview

In 2011, reggae fans got something special with the Bonafide Riddim. This release brought back the classic rocksteady flow, the kind you hear shaking the speakers at Jamaican sound system dances. The riddim’s steady beat and warm horn melodies gave every track a real vintage vibe, perfect for selectors and crowds who love roots reggae. At the heart of this project is DUB AKOM RECORDS. This label is known for keeping reggae’s foundation strong, working with artists from Jamaica and beyond. DUB AKOM RECORDS has built a reputation for quality productions, always focusing on authentic reggae sounds and powerful rhythms. Their work keeps the roots of reggae alive while reaching new listeners around the world. On the Bonafide Riddim, each artist brings their own energy. Pressure steps forward with “be conscious,” a song that calls for awareness and positive thinking. Ricardo clarke shares a message of unity and care in “only got love.” Natty king’s “mi nuh guilty” stands out with its strong voice and honest lyrics. Ilements looks for hope in “look to the east,” while Jah marnyah lifts spirits with “a new day.” There’s more: Konshens delivers “weak,” Lutan fyah brings “fight it,” Jahnett tafari sings “let the music play,” Anthony john shares “love,” and Jah mason reminds everyone that “life is the greatest.” Each track fits the riddim’s mellow groove, but every artist adds something unique. This rocksteady flow is more than just a sound. It’s a piece of reggae history, still alive in dancehalls and on sound systems everywhere. The Bonafide Riddim shows how deep reggae can go, connecting past and present in every beat.

Bonafide Tracklist:

1. Pressure – be conscious
2. Ricardo clarke – only got love
3. Natty king – mi nuh guilty
4. Ilements – look to the east
5. Jah marnyah – a new day
6. Konshens – weak
7. Lutan fyah – fight it
8. Jahnett tafari – let the music play
9. Anthony john – love
10. Jah mason – life is the greatest
11. Rebellion the recaller – don’t give a damn
12. Bugle feat black dillinger feat puzma – better days
13. Sugar roy & conrad crystal – clear
14. Nefatari – naked
15. Yt – nah gi yu weh
16. Dub akom – bonafide riddim