Lonely Riddim – Calibud Records

Calibud Records’ Lonely Riddim from 2004 sits right in that early-2000s roots revival pocket, with a warm, rolling one-drop feel and enough weight in the bass to keep it grounded. The line-up leans heavy on conscious voices: Capleton and Uplifter open with “Bless Them With Love, ” Chezidek brings the pleading “Calling Up, ” and the Cocoa Tea and Gentleman pairing on “Be Yourself” gives the set a polished veteran-meets-modern edge. Freddie McGregor, George Nooks, Jah Cure, Sizzla and Warrior King all circle the same reflective theme, so the riddim keeps returning to patience, faith and survival rather than anything flashy. Fiona, Pam Hall and Nadine Sutherland add a softer touch, while the version cut underlines how neatly the production holds together. It’s the kind of compact reggae showcase that captures the mood of 2004, when roots singers were still carrying the centre of the genre.

Lonely Riddim Tracklist:

1. Capleton And Uplifter – Bless Them With Love
2. Chezidek – Calling Up
3. Cocoa Tea And Gentleman – Be Yourself
4. Fiona – Live Your Life
5. Freddie Mcgregor – A Prayer
6. George Nooks – Dont Give Up
7. Glen Washington – Mystery
8. Jah Cure – Hit Me With Music
9. Junior Pinchers And Juice – She Never Know
10. Karen Smith – Solid Rock
11. Lonely Riddim – Version
12. Melonie – True Love
13. Micheal Russel – Theres Love
14. Mikey Spice – Love And Mercy
15. Nadine Sutherland – I Found Love
16. Nana Mclean – Promise Land
17. Pam Hall – Ill Be There
18. Sanchez – Memories
19. Sizzla – Fight Against The Youths
20. The Daffodil – Ill Be Glad
21. Turbulence – Im So Tired
22. Twiggy – Search Your Self
23. Unknown – Ill Be Lonely
24. Warrior King – Is It Wrong