You’ve Got To Be Mine Riddim – Unknown Label

You’ve Got To Be Mine Riddim was produced by Lee Scratch Perry in 1971 on an unknown label, pairing The Hurricanes’ vocal cut with The Upsetters’ version on a tight two-track set. The rhythm sits right in Perry’s early-’70s groove, with the singer-led original followed by a stripped instrumental flip that underlines how much of the energy comes from the backing track itself. The Hurricanes bring the only vocal performance here, while The Upsetters turn it into a clean version side that keeps the riddim moving. It’s a small release, but it captures Perry at a point where he was sharpening the raw, lean sound that would soon define more of his work.