Java Riddim – Various Labels

Java produced by Bobby Digital, Ruddy Williams, Aswad, Michael Campbell, Coxsone Dodd, C. Irving, Sugar Minott, Prince Buster, Don Mais, Clive Chin, Keith Chin, Errol Thompson, Joe Gibbs, Prince Far I, King Jammy, Phillip Burrell for Pablo, Daddy Kool, Checker, Harmony House, Channel One, Bass And Drum, Wackie’s, Digital-B, Prince Buster, Rudwill, Top Rank, Ariwa, Studio One, Youth Promotion, Impact!, Love, Xterminator in 1972

Java Riddim – Various Labels is a 1972 roots-heavy compilation of cuts built around the classic Java rhythm, with Clive Chin and Augustus Pablo at the center of its early story. The set leans deep into dub and instrumental versions, but it also pulls in key voices like Aswad, Anthony B, and Augustus Pablo himself, whose 1971 Java cut helped define the riddim’s identity. Standout selections include Hospital Trolley Version, Jaro, Java Java Dub, and Pablo’s Java and Ethiopia, which keep the focus on moody organ and melodica-led variation rather than a straight vocal showcase. It’s a broad multi-label collection that traces how one rhythm kept resurfacing across different eras and producers, from the original Impact-era roots through later reinterpretations.

Java Riddim Tracklist:

1. Dub – Hospital Trolley Version (1973)
2. Dub – Jaro (1972)
3. Dub – Java Gone Crazy
4. Dub – Java Java Dub (1972)
5. Dub – Java Version (2003)
6. Anthony B – All What’s Going On (2003)
7. Aswad – Java
8. Augustus Pablo – Ethiopia
9. Augustus Pablo – Java (1971)
10. Augustus Pablo – Lama Lava
11. Augustus Pablo – Maro
12. Augustus Pablo & Bongo Herman – Java Passion
13. Beres Hammond – Checking Out
14. Buju Banton – If Jah Was Like Man (2003)
15. Bushman – Live My Life (2003)
16. Cedric Brooks & The Invaders – Ethiopia
17. Cobra & Ninjaman – Sting Night (1996)
18. Dennis Alcapone – Mava (1972)
19. Frankie Paul – Wicked A Go Feel It
20. I-Roy – Hospital Trolley (1973)
21. Jesse Jendau – Massa God Kingdom (1994)
22. King Culture – Jah Jah
23. Lady G – Good Daughter (1994)
24. Leroy Smart – Don’t Be Late
25. Little John – Admire Me
26. Little John – Worries And Troubles
27. Luciano – Wicked Haffi Run Wey (1994)
28. Lukie D – Some Day (2003)
29. Maxine Miller – To Be Free
30. Morgan Heritage – Chase Them Away (2003)
31. Nadine Sutherland – Quiet Time (1994)
32. Nitty Gritty – Amazing Grace (1986)
33. Pinchers – Head back No Careless
34. Prince Buster – Burn A Fire
35. Prince Buster & Prince Buster’s All Stars – Science
36. Prince Buster’s All Stars – Burn A Fire Version
37. Prince Far I – Badda Card (1981)
38. Roman Stewart & The Heptones – Rain A Fall
39. Sanchez – Never Keeping Secrets (1994)
40. Singing Melody – Drive Me Crazy (2003)
41. Sizzla – Why Should I (2003)
42. Sugar Minott – People Of The World
43. The Chosen Few – Java (1971)
44. The Impact All Stars – Java Version (1971)
45. The Impact All Stars – Mava Passion (1972)
46. Tony Brevett – My Love Song (Java Girl)
47. Tony Tuff – Settle
48. Trinity – Song Of The Midnight Hour (1977)
49. Wackies Rhythm Force – Black Solidarity
50. Wayne Wonder – The Way I Am (1994)

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