My Lord And Savior Riddim – Various Artists

MY LORD AND SAVIOR RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 1998

My Lord And Savior Overview

In 1998, the My Lord And Savior Riddim made a strong mark in the roots reggae scene. This instrumental blended deep roots reggae with touches of other genres, like early dancehall and even some elements of soul. The rhythm was heavy with percussion, but still smooth, making it easy to mix with other sounds. This made the riddim popular not just with roots reggae fans, but also with people who liked different styles of Jamaican music. Cocoa Tea, a well-known reggae singer, brought his unique voice to the track "I Can't Help." Cocoa Tea is famous for his hit song "Rikers Island," which helped make him a household name in reggae. His smooth delivery on "I Can't Help" added warmth and emotion to the riddim. Fred Locks, another respected roots artist, performed the song "My Lord And Savior." Fred Locks is best known for his classic track "Black Star Liners," a roots anthem from the 1970s. On this riddim, his deep, spiritual lyrics and strong voice helped give the project an authentic roots feeling. The producer, VARIOUS ARTISTS, is known for putting together compilations that showcase different singers and styles. Over the years, VARIOUS ARTISTS has released many important reggae collections, helping to keep the roots sound alive and introducing new listeners to classic rhythms. The selector’s choice of tracks and artists kept the roots spirit strong. Looking back, fans of roots reggae often remember the My Lord And Savior Riddim as one of the standout instrumentals from 1998.

My Lord And Savior Tracklist:

1. Cocoa Tea – I Can’t Help
2. Fred Locks – My Lord And Savior