Soul Food (2004) Release Details
- Riddim year: 2004
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 22
- Unique artists on riddim: 22
- Production credits: YOUNG BLOOD RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Chrisinti, Determine, Frisco Kid, Gentleman
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2004 Riddims List · 2004 Reggae Riddims
Soul Food has that warm, rootsy swing that sat nicely in 2004’s conscious-reggae lane, with a melody line that feels open and soulful rather than hard-edged. Young Blood Records lined up a strong mix of voices here, letting Beenie Man’s “Victim Of Circumstances” and Buju Banton’s “Everybody Knows” carry the weight on one side, while singers like Abijah, Chrisinti, Richie Spice, Warrior King and Gentleman keep the message grounded in hardship, faith and perseverance. Don-T’s “When Will It Cease” and Ghost’s “A Man In Love” add a sharper emotional edge, giving the riddim a little more range than a straight roots set. It’s the kind of mid-2000s one-riddim project that catches that moment when conscious lyrics and polished studio craft were still moving hand in hand across Jamaican reggae.
Soul Food Tracklist:
- Abijah – Better Days
- Beenie Man – Victim Of Circumstances
- Buju Banton – Everybody Knows
- Chrisinti – Rainy Day
- Christopher – Girls Like You
- Chuck Fenda – Oh My Lord
- Determine – Heartless
- Dont – When Will It Cease
- Frisco Kid – Sorry
- Gentleman – True Love
- Ghost – A Man In Love
- Idonia – Prayer
- Initial T – Nah Hear
- Keishera – So Good
- Ki Ki – Promises Made
- Moses – Many Road To Travel
- Ms Thing – What Happened
- Natural Black – Be Patient
- Norrisman – Set The People Free
- Richie Spice – Upside Down
- Version – Soul Food Riddim
- Warrior King – Where Is The Love
