Ganjaville Riddim – Oneness Records

Oneness Records and Reggaeville lined up Ganjaville Riddim for September 2, 2022, and the set sits comfortably in the label’s modern roots lane, with a heavy dub edge and a warm, meditative pulse. The title track reaches back to classic roots reggae atmosphere while giving the whole package a cleaner contemporary finish, the kind of balance Oneness has made a calling card across its catalogue.

The strongest pull here is the artist mix. Alborosie brings the Italian-born, Jamaica-based perspective he has made his own, and Chase Babylon Away gives the rhythm a militant lift. Luciano teams with Lutan Fyah on Settle Down, a natural pairing for two singers who know how to carry a conscious message without flattening the groove. Eek-A-Mouse and Lee “Scratch” Perry make Ganjaville feel like a meeting of generations and personalities, with Mouse’s singjay drift set against Perry’s unmistakable eccentricity. Queen Omega brings depth and restraint on Floating, while Chezidek’s Herb Dealer and Naptali’s High Grade Marijuana keep the herb theme central without turning the riddim into a one-note compilation.

Tribal Seeds add a clean, band-driven balance with Irie Up, and Mellow Mood with Pressure Busspipe push the set a little wider, giving the project a Caribbean-international reach. The Oneness Band instrumental lets the riddim breathe on its own, and that version makes plain how sturdy the bassline and drum pattern really are. This is a ganja-themed roots set, but it works best because the production stays patient, spacious, and built for selectors.