When Man On Earth Riddim – Xterminator

Produced by Xterminator in 1998, When Man On Earth Riddim brings together Luciano, Mikey General, Prince Malachi, Roaring Lion, and Xterminator All Stars across five roots cuts. Luciano’s title track and Mikey General’s How Could I Want are the best-known entries here, while Prince Malachi’s Mother Don’t Fret adds another strong conscious side to the set. The rhythm is also linked to Philip Burrell’s Xterminator camp, which was one of the key forces behind late-’90s roots reggae, and the release sits in that deep, meditative lane with a tight tracklist and no wasted space.