Mr Bassie Riddim – Kennedy International Records

Kennedy International Records’ Mr Bassie Riddim, listed here as a 1990 reggae set, brings together 15 cuts with a strong roots-and-digital mix and a heavyweight lineup that includes Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, Horace Andy and U Roy, Capleton, Anthony B, Luciano, Garnett Silk, Bushman and Courtney Melody. Barrington Levy opens with Mandela Free, while Horace Andy and U Roy handle the title cut Mr Bassie and Luciano turns in Blast Off Go A Moon, with Barrington Levy also returning on Teach The Youths. The rhythm name traces back to the classic Horace Andy tune Mr. Bassie from the Studio One era, which gives this Kennedy production a direct link to one of reggae’s better-known foundation riddims.

Mr Bassie Riddim Tracklist:

1. Barrington Levy – Mandela Free
2. Beres Hammond – Freedom
3. Horace Andy & U Roy – Mr Bassie
4. Capleton – Run De Place
5. Anthony B – Heavy Like Lead
6. Luciano – Blast Off Go A Moon
7. Garnett Silk – The Rod
8. Barrington Levy – Teach The Youths
9. Courtney Melody – Modern Girl
10. Bushman – Rude Boy
11. Major Worries – Make Some Money
12. Ritchie Stephens – Don’t Leave
13. Sanchez – Still The One
14. Tony Curtis – It’s Over
15. Robert French – Ruff & Tuff