Imoka Riddim – Uplifting Music

Warm, rootsy one-drop energy runs through Imoka Riddim, with enough uplift in the groove to make the title feel earned without getting preachy about it. Uplifting Music kept the cast broad but disciplined in 2008, lining up veterans and newer voices alike: Sizzla sets the tone with “Truth And Rights, ” Queen Ifrica brings sharp pressure on “Why, ” and Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Cocoa Tea and Terry Linen all lean into conscious themes rather than chasing pure party cut energy. That balance is the trick here, because the riddim leaves room for songs about justice, prayer, and uplift while still moving with a steady, almost meditative pulse. The strongest pull comes from Sizzla’s opener, which plants the whole set in uncompromising roots territory before the rest of the vocals widen it out.

Imoka Riddim Tracklist:

1. Sizzla – Truth And Rights
2. Queen Ifrica – Why
3. Terry Linen – Say A Prayer For The World
4. Natural Black – Bless Up The Woman
5. Munga – Free The People
6. Maria – Cry No More
7. Bascenta – African Blood Inna We
8. Principle – Love You So
9. Jah Cure – What Am I To Do
10. Lutan Fyah – Uplift The Youth
11. Cocoa Tea – Take It To Dem
12. Turbulence – Come To Me
13. Richie Spice – Food Caan Done
14. Bascenta – It Hard On The Poor
15. Stamma G – Let The Music Play
16. Duane – Standing In The Rain
17. Juice – Without A Doubt