Keep Up! Riddim – Tads Record

KEEP UP! RIDDIM produced by TAD’S RECORD

Keep Up! Overview

In 2020, the Keep Up! Riddim brought new energy to reggae music, blending roots tradition with a modern touch. The riddim was produced and released by TAD'S RECORD, one of Jamaica’s respected music labels. TAD'S RECORD has a long history of supporting reggae and dancehall, with a catalog stretching back to the 1970s. The label is known for working with legendary artists and helping to keep authentic reggae alive worldwide. The culture arranger behind the riddim crafted a strong, percussion-driven foundation. This solid base gave each singer and deejay a chance to shine, staying true to reggae’s roots but with a fresh, dancefloor-ready sound. The recording process focused on live instruments and warm production, making the riddim stand out among other releases that year. Artists like Chezidek, with his track "Deliver Me," brought powerful vocals and conscious lyrics to the riddim. Etana’s "Jah Love" added soulful energy, while Glen Washington’s "Always in Lve" delivered heartfelt melodies. Hezron’s "My Didla" and Iba Mahr’s "Working" both showcased the riddim’s versatility, allowing their unique styles to blend seamlessly with the instrumental. Other standout tracks included Jah Izrehl’s "Hop Off," Marcia Griffiths’s "Oh My Lord," Mello’s "Ecstacy," Mortimer’s "Road to Trod," and Omari Banks’s "Choose Love." Each artist shaped the riddim in their own way, contributing to its lasting impact. The Keep Up! Riddim’s reggae track base remains an important part of reggae history, showing how classic roots can meet modern production and still move the culture forward.

Keep Up! Tracklist:

1. Chevaughn – Oh My
2. Chezidek – Deliver Me
3. Etana – Jah Love (I Know)
4. Glen Washington – Always in Lve
5. Hezron – My Didla
6. Iba Mahr – Working
7. Jah Izrehl – Hop Off
8. Marcia Griffiths – Oh My Lord
9. Mello – Ecstacy
10. Mortimer – Road to Trod
11. Omari Banks – Choose Love
12. Richie Spice – Rasta Teachings
13. Shuga – Felony
14. Sophia Squier – Neva Heard Ah
15. Tanya Stephens – Dear Lie
16. Unga Barunga – Queen of My Heart
17. Tads – Keep Up Riddim (Instrumental)

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