Mineral Release Details
- Riddim year: 2004
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 13
- Unique artists on riddim: 13
- Production credits: STAR TRAIL RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Anthony B, Everton Blender, Morgan Heritage, Natural Black, Richie Spice, Sizzla
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2004 Riddims List · 2004 Reggae Riddims
Mineral rides on that warm, hard-edged early-2000s roots-dancehall pulse Star Trail knew how to frame so well, with a bassline that feels steady and weighty rather than flashy. Issued in 2004, the riddim pulls a strong cross-section of singers and singjays into the same groove: Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Everton Blender, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Sizzla, and Turbulence all get a turn, but the set keeps leaning back toward conscious, uplifting messages instead of straight party mode. Star Trail, the Richard Bell-led outfit that had already spent years shaping roots reggae and dancehall, keeps the arrangement crisp and uncluttered, letting the voices carry the weight. Richie Spice’s “Rooted And Grounded” is the one that lingers longest, with Natural Black’s “Mountain” close behind.
Mineral Tracklist:
- Anthony B – Oops, I’ve Got You
- Anthony Red Roze – Love Is In The Air
- Chuck Fenda – Youre So Beautiful
- Everton Blender – Time Get Rough
- Keysha – Lets Find A Place
- Morgan Heritage – Dont Push We
- Natural Black – Mountain
- Norrisman – World Keep Spinning
- Richie Spice – Rooted And Grounded
- Sizzla – Take Control
- Trilla Prince – U Got It All
- Turbulence – It’s So Bright
- Version – Mineral Riddim
