Unity Is Strength Riddim – Trojan Records

Produced by Trojan Records, Unity Is Strength Riddim pulls together a roots-heavy selection that first appeared in 2022 and leans on some of the label’s best-known voices for a clear unity theme. The set brings together Desmond Dekker and The Aces, The Heptones, Dennis Brown, Ken Boothe, U Roy and The Jamaicans, The Maytals, The Ethiopians, Delroy Wilson, The Melodians, The Maytones, and The Viceroys, with tracks like Unity, Peace And Harmony, Revolution, Freedom Street, and Peace And Love giving the compilation its message. Trojan’s long history in reggae sits well with the spread here, moving from harmony cuts to tougher social commentary without losing the classic sound.

Unity Is Strength Riddim Tracklist:

1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – Unity
2. The Heptones – Peace And Harmony
3. Dennis Brown – Revolution
4. Ken Boothe – Freedom Street
5. U Roy & The Jamaicans – Peace And Love
6. Jackie Edwards – Get Up
7. The Maytals – We Shall Overcome
8. The Ethiopians – One Heart, One Love
9. Delroy Wilson – Conference Table (7” Mix)
10. The Melodians – Let’s Join Hands (Together)
11. The Maytones – Black And White
12. The Viceroys – We Must Unite
13. Nicky Thomas – Love Of The Common People (Uk Mix)
14. Lloyd Charmers & The Messengers – Save Their Souls
15. The Gaylads – Peace Love And Understanding
16. Ken Boothe – Love And Unity
17. Carl Dawkins – Get Together
18. Errol Dunkley – Love Brother (Love Sister)
19. Delroy Wilson – Let’s Unite
20. Shaumark & Robinson – Peace And Love
21. Ken Boothe – Freedom Day
22. Delroy Wilson – Better Must Come
23. Dennis Brown – Equal Rights
24. Lee “Scratch” Perry – Justice To The People
25. Danny Ray – White And Wonderful, Black And Beautiful
26. Junior Byles – Demonstration
27. Culture – Stop The Fighting
28. Bob Andy – Life
29. Max Romeo – Don’t Be Prejudice
30. Sharon Black – Struggling
31. Ken Boothe – Is It Because I’m Black? (UK Mix)
32. Billy Dice and The Untouchables – Unity Is Love
33. The Mellotones – Let’s Join Together
34. Johnny Osbourne and The Sensations – The Power And The Glory
35. Desmond Dekker – Peace On The Land
36. The Silvertones – Rejoice Jah Jah Children
37. Bob Andy – Peace Of Mind
38. Jimmy London – Shake A Hand
39. Zap Pow – Last War (Jah Jah Children Arise)
40. The Melodians – Love One Another