The Sha La Laa Riddim – Computer Paul

The Sha La Laa Riddim comes from Paul “Computer Paul” Henton and his Boot Camp imprint, a name that has been tied to a long run of roots, lovers rock, and juggling-style reggae productions. By 2011, he had already built a reputation for clean, radio-friendly riddims and a steady ear for singers who can carry a melody without crowding the groove.

Sha La Laa has that easy swing that sits between roots reggae and lovers energy, with a bright, chantable hook and enough room in the arrangement for the vocals to breathe. It feels built for multiple passes on the sound, the kind of rhythm that can move from conscious messages to tougher personal testimony without losing its shape.

Exco Levi’s Life Is Great is one of the sharper cuts in the set, drawing on his reputation for roots-conscious writing and a strong, uplift-heavy delivery. Jack Radics’ Time and Attention and Richie Stephens’ Butterflies bring the more melodic side of the riddim into view, while Stevie Face and Teflon’s title track gives the project its most direct singalong moment. Mikey Spice’s Jah Guide Di City keeps the mood grounded in faith and perseverance, and Daddy Rings’ We Build and Warrior King’s Watching You help underline the riddim’s broader social and spiritual tilt.

With voices from Brown Sugar, Errol Bonnick, Kym Hamilton, Make Boyz Cry, Sluggy Ranks, Steele and Tony Tuff also in the mix, Sha La Laa reads like a proper juggling release: veteran singers, conscious lyrics, and a rhythm sturdy enough to carry the whole run.