State Of Emergency (2005) Release Details
- Riddim year: 2005
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 16
- Unique artists on riddim: 16
- Production credits: GIBBO RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Anthony Cruz, Bushman, Chezidek, George Nooks, Ginjah, I Wayne
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2005 Riddims List · 2005 Reggae Riddims
State Of Emergency comes in heavy with a deep bench of 16 cuts, and that lineup tells you plenty about the mood GIBBO Records was chasing in 2005: roots-minded singers, tough-conscious lyrics, and a few names that carried real weight at the time. Anthony Cruz, Bushman, Chezidek, I Wayne, Luciano and Lutan Fyah all lock into that stern, militant groove, with Junior Reid’s title tune giving the set its clearest statement of purpose. The rhythm feels geared for serious meditation rather than dancefloor flash, with the vocalists leaning into struggle, faith and uplift over a rugged reggae framework. By the time it closes on “Version, ” the riddim has already done its job, and Junior Reid’s “State Of Emergency” hangs over the whole project like the warning label it was meant to be.
State Of Emergency Tracklist:
- Anthony Cruz – My Father
- Bushman – Scent Of A Man
- Chezidek – Long Struggle
- Chuck Fenda – Promises
- George Nooks – I Never Learned
- Ginjah – Go Thy Way
- I Wayne – Life Service
- Junior Reid – State Of Emergency
- Luciano – Virtuous Woman
- Lutan Fyah – Fighting For Equal Rights
- Natty King – Outa Road
- Richie Spice – Uptown Girl
- Ronoco – Give It To You
- Sharee – My Mr Right
- Tami Chin – So In Love
- Version – State Of Emergency Riddim
