Slave Riddim – Heartical Records

Rough-hewn roots energy opens this one, with Heartical Records lining up a heavyweight 10-cut vocal set around the Slave riddim in 2005. The selector’s ear leans toward conscious messages and militant meditation: Al Campbell’s “Be Conscious, ” Anthony Johnson’s “No More War, ” Mykal Rose’s “Babylon Fight, ” and U Brown’s “Rootsman Skank” all sit right in that pocket, while Roberto Sanchez and BDF’s “Slaving Dub” folds a dub cut into the sequence without breaking the vibe. Elsewhere, Carlton Livingston, Edi Fitzroy, Little Roy and Lone Ranger keep the pressure on with their own takes, giving the riddim a classic early-2000s roots-disc feel rather than a flashy crossover move. Heartical kept it tight, straight and dutty.

Slave Riddim Tracklist:

1. Al Campbell – Be Conscious
2. Anthony Johnson – No More War
3. Bdf Ft Dub Student – Slaving Dub
4. Carlton Livingston – Demolition
5. Edi Fitzroy – Throw Down
6. Little Roy – Only Jah
7. Lone Ranger – Original Style
8. Mykal Rose – Babylon Fight
9. Roberto Sanchez – Slaving For A Reason
10. U Brown – Rootsman Skank