FREEDOM SOUND RIDDIM produced by DONSOME RECORDS 2021
Freedom Sound Overview
The dub version of Freedom Sound Riddim was released in 2021, coming out of Jamaica’s reggae scene under the DONSOME RECORDS label. The release quickly caught the attention of reggae fans, especially those who love the deep sounds that fill sound system nights. This riddim brought together a strong lineup of artists. Kings & Comrades delivered the track “Rise To The Top,” bringing their uplifting style. Ammoye, known for her smooth vocals and positive messages, contributed “Stop And Smell The Roses.” King Tappa added his song “Love Spell,” while Anthony B, a well-known figure with hits like “Raid The Barn” and “Fire Pon Rome,” gave fans “Want To Be Free.” Junior Kelly, who rose to fame with the classic “Love So Nice,” added his voice with “No More Lies.” The riddim also featured other reggae names like Mykal Rose with “I Give You Love,” Marina Peralta on “Freedom Fighters,” Big Mountain and Quino both with “Hear That Sound,” and Lutan Fyah’s “Fade Away.” Each artist brought their own flavor, but all tracks shared a core reggae rhythm that felt both classic and fresh. DONSOME RECORDS, run by Adrian Hanson, has built a reputation for high-quality reggae and dancehall productions. The label has worked with top artists and helped push reggae music to new listeners worldwide. Freedom Sound Riddim is another example of their commitment to roots reggae, blending tradition with new energy. Even now, the musical backdrop of Freedom Sound Riddim echoes the roots of 2021, reminding listeners of the power and unity found in reggae music.
Freedom Sound Tracklist:
- Kings & Comrades – Rise To The Top
- Ammoye – Stop And Smell The Roses
- King Tappa – Love Spell
- Anthony B -Want To Be Free
- Junior Kelly – No More Lies
- Mykal Rose – I Give You Love
- Marina Peralta – Freedom Fighters
- Big Mountain – Hear That Sound (feat. Quino)
- Lutan Fyah – Fade Away
- Chezidek – Good People
- Chezidek, Perfect Giddimani – Good People (Johnny Good)
- Richie Spice – Greatest
- Pressure – Likes Of Jah
- Freedom Sound Riddim – & Adrian Donsome Hanson
Producer[/embed] Adrian “Donsome” Hanson is quite upbeat about the success of his Freedom Sound rhythm project. The various artistes compilation debuted at number four on the sales-driven US Current Reggae Albums chart last week.“It’s a great feeling just to know I can release a riddim-driven project that can make it on the chart. Over the years people have said that riddim-driven albums are not selling. So, this is testament that producing good music and proper marketing can reap results,” Hanson told the Jamaica Observer.The Freedom Sound rhythm project was released on September 17. It has 14 tracks including songs by Grammy winner Mykal Rose, gold-selling Billboard charting reggae group Big Mountain, international acts Marina Peralta, Kings and Comrades, Pressure Busspipe, King Tappa and Jamaica-born Canada-based Juno-award nominee Ammoye.It also debuted at number one on the US iTunes Reggae chart upon its release.Said Hanson, “I have been working hard for over nine months, six months in production and two to three months doing marketing and promotion for this project. But I am happy the hard work is paying off.”Videos for three songs on the projects, Fade Away by Lutan Fyah, Freedom Fighters by Marina Peralta, and Love Spell by King Tappa have been released.Other tracks featured on the Freedom Sound rhythm include: Want to Be Free by Anthony B, Good People by Chezidek, Stop and Smell the Roses by Ammoye, Rise to the Top by Kings and Comrades, No More Lies by Junior Kelly, I Give You Love by Mykal Rose, Hear that Sound by Big Mountain featuring Quino, Good People (Johnny Good) by Chezidek and Perfect Giddimani; Like Jah by Pressure Busspipe; and Greatest by Richie Spice.
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