IRITS RIDDIM produced by VERY HUGE RECORDS 2006
Irits Overview
The Irits Riddim project from 2006 stands out for its strong cultural roots and modern sound. The arranger behind the riddim brought together classic reggae elements with a fresh style that fit the mid-2000s scene. This blend helped the riddim echo across reggae nights in 2006, giving fans something both new and familiar. VERY HUGE RECORDS produced the riddim, adding their well-known touch for mixing tradition with modern reggae. The label has worked with many respected artists over the years, helping to bring reggae to new audiences worldwide. The Irits Riddim features several important reggae voices. Alley Cat performs “Empress,” bringing his unique style. Andrew Bees & Big Youth join together for “People Get Ready,” combining Andrew Bees’ roots background—he is known for his work as the lead singer of Black Uhuru—with Big Youth’s legendary status in reggae. Big Youth also appears solo on “Three Blind Mice.” Gregory Isaacs, famous for the hit “Night Nurse,” adds his smooth vocals to “Run Away Slave.” First Born brings “Irits,” showing their Guyanese roots and harmony style. Fans connect this set to the roots reggae revival of the time. The riddim’s lineup, with songs like “Mama Don't Cry” by King Prof and “Concrete Castle” by Yvonne Sterling, helped make it a favorite for anyone following reggae’s evolution in 2006.
Irits Tracklist:
- Alley Cat – Empress
- Andrew Bees & Big Youth – People Get Ready
- Big Youth – Three Blind Mice
- First Born – Irits
- Gregory Isaacs – Run Away Slave
- King Prof – Mama Don’t Cry
- Lmj – Can’t You Be
- Luciano – Never Forget Your Roots
- Natural Black – Weh Yuh Deh Pon
- Yvonne Sterling – Concrete Castle
- Zebulan – Call On Him
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