Reggae Still Alive Riddim – Love Star Music

Love Star Music opens Reggae Still Alive Riddim with the kind of roots-heavy juggling that still feels made for radio, sound systems, and lovers-rock set lists all at once. Conroy Smith is the name tied to the production, and the project landed in January 2023 with Love Star Music framing it as a statement piece for straight reggae in a year crowded by crossovers and digital churn.

The rhythm rides at a brisk, mid-tempo pace, with a clean skank, warm bass line, and enough open space for singers to stretch out their phrasing. Luciano’s Stronger Than brings the deepest veteran weight, while Natty King’s You Are Mine and Ginjah’s No Ease Up lean into the softer, conscious side of the riddim. Yaksta’s The Happy Song adds a younger voice and a lighter lift, and Yasus Afari’s Ancient People gives the set a spoken, cultural edge. Nature Ellis, Mr Easy, Ras Fraser Jr. , Ras Caleb, Marilei, Uneek #1, Webstah, Sunshine Velvet, and Sycure Gyani widen the palette so the riddim moves from love tunes to upliftment without losing its center.

What gives the compilation its shape is that balance between roots sentiment and modern delivery. Some cuts are romantic, some are restorative, and some speak more directly to social pressure and identity, which is exactly why the title lands. This is not nostalgia for its own sake; it sounds like a label trying to remind listeners that straight reggae still has room for melody, message, and a proper juggling.