Heavens Door Riddim (1991) – Rashanco Music

Heavens Door Riddim by Rashanco Music is a 1991 reggae various-artists set that gathers Anthony B, Ed Robinson, George Nooks, Glen Washington, Jah Mason, Luciano, Lukie D, Pampi Judah and Yami Bolo on one roots-heavy rhythm. The tracklist moves through cuts like Don’t Wanna Be, Knocking On Heavens Door, Out Of My Mind, Can’t Take Away, Lion Look, Celebrate, Baby You, So In Love and World Leader, with Yami Bolo’s World Leader and Luciano’s Celebrate among the memorable voices here. Rashanco Music also turns up on later reggae releases, showing the label’s long-running place in the scene. What gives this one its character is the big lineup of singers riding the same foundation, which keeps the riddim front and center.