Inna Roots Riddim – Kirkledove Records

Kirkledove Records keeps its name in the conversation with a short, sharp 2025 juggling that pairs Busy Signal with New Kidz on Inna Roots Riddim. The imprint is the work of Kirk “Kirkledove” Bennett, a drummer-producer who has been active in reggae and dancehall since the early 2000s and built serious recognition through the Dutch Pot era and later roots and crossover projects. This release landed on April 18, 2025.

The riddim has a warm, roots-driven pulse rather than a heavy digital bite. At around 80 BPM, it moves with a relaxed sway that leaves room for melody, space, and message. Busy Signal’s Roots is the clear anchor, with his seasoned singjay delivery riding the groove in a way that feels reflective without losing edge. New Kidz answer with Nuh Joke, a cut that tightens the mood and gives the juggling a younger, more direct perspective. Together, the two tracks keep the arrangement lean and focused on feel over clutter.

What makes Inna Roots work is the balance between veteran polish and fresh energy. Busy Signal brings the name recognition and the gravity, while New Kidz adds contrast and keeps the project from settling into one tone. Kirkledove’s hand is easy to hear in the live-feeling foundation: steady drums, roots coloration, and a rhythm bed that leaves both vocals enough room to breathe. It’s a small release, but one that sits neatly in the producer’s catalogue.