Step A Riddim – 117 Records

STEP A RIDDIM produced by 117 RECORDS 2015

Step A Overview

If you love reggae, you know how important a strong roots riddim is for the music. In 2015, 117 RECORDS gave us a great example with Step A Riddim. This riddim stands out as a foundation for roots reggae in the mid-2010s. Compared to other roots anthologies from the same time, Step A Riddim keeps things classic but fresh, with a warm, steady groove and a meditative feel. Warrior King is one of the main voices here. His song, "Rootz Warrior," brings his signature uplifting style. Warrior King is known worldwide for his hit "Virtuous Woman," which helped make him a respected name in reggae. Bionic Clarke also shines with "Rough Old Life," delivering deep lyrics over the riddim’s steady pulse. Dubvisionist appears on two tracks: "Rootz Warrior" and "Rough Old." Dubvisionist is known for his mixing skills, and you can hear his touch in the sound layers and echo effects. M7 Allstars join with "Rootz Warrior" and "Rough Old Life," giving the riddim a group energy that fits well with the roots style. The studio hand’s role in this project is clear—the mixing and arrangement hold everything together. 117 RECORDS, the producer, is known for supporting roots reggae and has released several respected projects in the genre. Their work on Step A Riddim helped it reach reggae fans around the world. Today, Step A Riddim is remembered as a cultural work from 2015.

Step A Tracklist:

1. Warrior King – Rootz Warrior (Step-A Ep Version)
2. Bionic Clarke – Rough Old Life (Step-A Ep Version)
3. Dubvisionist – Rootz Warrior (Step-A Ep Dub Version)
4. Dubvisionist – Rough Old (Step-A Ep Dub Version)
5. M7 Allstars – Rootz Warrior (Step-A Ep Instrumental)
6. M7 Allstars – Rough Old Life (Step-A Ep Instrumental)