Searching Riddim – Al.Ta.Fa.An Records

By 2018, Al. Ta. Fa. An Records had put together a fairly stacked searching-themed one-riddim set, and the lineup says a lot about the label’s ear for roots-minded voices. Junior Kelly’s “Searching, ” Raging Fyah and Mr. Williams on “Liberation, ” and Sizzla alongside Sugar Cane on “Jah Help Me Through” give the project its strongest pull, while the rest of the cast — from Nelly Stharre and Christophe Rigaud to Louie Culture, Kabaka Pyramid, Luciano, Daddy Rings, and Bob Andy on the big “Family” cut — keeps the vibe wide open. The production sits in that warm, steady reggae pocket, with enough lift in the rhythm to support conscious lyrics without ever getting too busy, and the album lands with 19 tracks and an official June 1, 2018 release date.

Searching Riddim Tracklist:

1. Nelly Stharre – Joy And Pain
2. Jahvibe – Round And Round
3. Junior Kelly – Searching
4. Christophe Rigaud – Chatty Mouth
5. Raging Fyah, Mr Williams – Liberation
6. First Born – Bad Mind
7. Exile Di Brave – Tangled
8. Sizzla Ft Sugar Cane – Jah Help Me Through
9. Fyah T – Redemption Time
10. Oba Simba – Road And Wata
11. Yvan Messreli – Cha La La Lah
12. Gentleman, Daddy Rings, Tamika, Luciano, Kabaka Pyramid, Bob Andy – Family
13. Ras Muhammad – Nothing For Certain
14. Althea Hewitt – Black
15. Anthony B, Daddy Links – Face The Streets Like A Warrior
16. Asha Bash – The Journey
17. Louie Culture – Have To Run
18. Lenn Hammond – Angel Eyes
19. Searching Riddim