Freedom Shine Riddim – Truckback Records

Produced by Truckback Records in 2012, Freedom Shine Riddim pulls together Busy Signal, Gyptian, Tarrus Riley, Turbulence, and Warrior King over a five-track reggae set. The project leans on a reworked version of the classic Freedom Blues foundation, giving the riddim a rootsy, commemorative feel tied to Jamaica’s 50th anniversary year. Tarrus Riley’s Original Dancehall and Busy Signal’s Tell Dem Already are the best-known cuts here, while Gyptian’s In My Arms and Turbulence’s Respect Woman keep the line-up varied. Truckback’s Adrian and Steve Locke shaped it as a cross-generational release, pairing veteran-style melodies with contemporary voices.

Freedom Shine Riddim Tracklist:

1. Busy Signal – Tell Dem Already
2. Gyptian – In My Arms
3. Tarrus Riley – Original Dancehall
4. Turbulence – Respect WomanWarrioR
5. King – Time And Wisdom