Still A Go Dance Riddim – Damian Marley

Damian Marley’s Still A Go Dance Riddim landed in 2022 on Ghetto Youths International, the Marley family imprint Damian runs with Stephen and Julian. It sits comfortably in that label’s modern roots-dancehall lane: conscious, heavyweight, and meant for sound system play rather than quick-hit streaming bait.

The riddim moves at an easy mid-tempo pace, with a warm bassline and enough open space for each voice to breathe. Christopher Ellis opens with Still Go a Dance, a title cut that sets the tone with smooth phrasing and a steady uplift. Beres Hammond’s Hold Yuh Corner brings the kind of veteran ease that makes him such a reliable presence on any reggae project; his voice glides over the groove without forcing it. Sizzla’s Hail Jah adds sharper spiritual pressure, while Capleton and Yami Bolo’s Chosen People pushes the message side of the riddim hardest, with a militant, harmony-rich combination that suits the rootsy feel.

What makes the set work is the balance between different generations and tones. Ellis gives it freshness, Beres anchors it with class, Sizzla adds fire, and Capleton with Yami Bolo turns the closer into a straight-up conscious statement. Damian Marley’s production keeps everything measured and organic, letting the riddim feel like a proper juggling rather than a pile of singles.