Trod On Riddim – Kings Of Kings

Kings of Kings was usually a name tied to hard-driving dancehall, so hearing it behind a 2001 roots-leaning set like Trod On Riddim gives the project a different sort of weight. The arrangement keeps to a straight, steady one-drop pulse, with warm bass, clipped guitar chops and just enough drum movement to leave space for the singers. That’s where the record lands best: Dennis Brown’s “Wonders Of Creation” sits naturally beside Luciano’s “I Come, ” while Capleton’s “Jah Is My Life” and Bushman’s “Set Dem Free” keep the conscious angle sharp without crowding the riddim. It’s an archival-style cut, but not a dusty one; the groove is measured, vocal-first and built on that patient bass line that lets every chant breathe.

Trod On Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony B – Bunfire
2. Bushman – Set Dem Free
3. Capleton – Jah Is My Life
4. Chrisinti – Long Live The King
5. Dennis Brown – Wonders Of Creation
6. Half Pint – Smooth Operator
7. Iley Dread – Prayer
8. Jonah – Educate
9. Luciano – I Come
10. Morgan Heritage & Lms – Dem Trying Everything
11. Norris Man – Peace And Prosperity
12. Saba Tooth – Rasta Time Now
13. Sizzla – Trod On