Number One Riddim – Various Labels

Number One produced by Duke Reid, Alvin Ranglin, Donovan Germain for Treasure Isle, GG’s, Penthouse, High Fence, Ballafire, Teams originally in 1964

Number One Riddim is a classic Treasure Isle set first cut by Duke Reid in 1964, later carried through versions on GG’s and Penthouse and other labels in the same family. The lineup brings together Eric Morris’s original Number One, U-Roy’s Drive Her Home, Gregory Isaacs’ My Number One, and later takes from Da’Ville, Delly Ranks, Devonte, and more, so the release moves from early ska-era roots into modern reggae and dancehall with ease. Donovan Germain’s Penthouse link is especially important here, since that 2001 revival helped give the rhythm a fresh life alongside the old Treasure Isle foundation. It’s a broad, voice-heavy compilation with a strong crossover feel, anchored by one of Jamaica’s most durable riddims and a mix that runs from vintage soulfulness to early-2000s lovers and conscious cuts.

Number One Riddim Tracklist:

1. 2D’s – Number One Girl (2005)
2. Alpha Rowen – Weak Heart Rasta (2005)
3. Anthony B – Clean Heart Signal (2005)
4. Anthony Cruz – Love Song (2005)
5. Anthony Johnson – What A Feeling (2007)
6. Anthony Que – You Told Me (2007)
7. Da’Ville – My Ego (2001)
8. Delly Ranks – Tek Bootsing (2001)
9. Demo Delgado – Last Laugh (2001)
10. Devonte – Maybe We Can Talk (2001)
11. Eric Morris – Number One (1964)
12. Euton Grant – Revolution Is Coming (2005)
13. Frankie Paul – Wheel And Come Again (2005)
14. George Nooks – Education Is The Key (2005)
15. Gregory Isaacs – My Number One (1977)
16. Gregory Isaacs & Macka Diamond – Number One (2005)
17. Gregory Isaacs & Marcia Griffiths – Number One (2001)
18. I Wayne – Nah Draw Nill (2005)
19. Jahmel – 24-Jul (2001)
20. Jallanzo – Jah Come First (2005)
21. John Mouse – Baby You Should Know (2005)
22. Karen Squire – Wolf In Sheep Clothing (2005)
23. Lutan Fyah – Missing You (2005)
24. Mike Brooks – Happy Times (2007)
25. Nana McLean – Long Time (2001)
26. Nicky Burt – Wrong Number (2001)
27. Pam Hall – Should Have Made You Mine (2001)
28. Parrot – Whiney Whiney (2005)
29. Perfect – Til The Soul (2005)
30. Ras Ghandi – Through The Years (2005)
31. Renegade – Lost A Lot Of Friends (2005)
32. Sizzla – One Flesh And Blood (2005)
33. U Roy – Drive Her Home (1969)
34. Zumjay – Dem No Have No Gal (2001)