Passover Riddim [Chapter 2] [Greezzly Productions] (2024)

Label: Greezzly Productions
Release date: 01/26/2024

Juggling riddims have long been a trademark of reggae, bringing that choral feeling showing that this music is more than individual air, it’s the product of a movement, a collective effort, a culture.

The Passover Riddim’s two chapters aims to live up this tradition by putting together a world class artists lineup over a one drop Greezzly beat that’s gonna make you want to dance. The world is changing and roots reggae is increasingly an international heritage gaining wide popularity far from its original cradle, yet its core is still, without a doubt, Jamaica. According to that this project includes artists based from Jamaica to North America and Europe, with the particular goal of introducing some powerful West African talents to global audiences, thanks also to the collaboration between the label and Nile Muzik (Gambia) and DJ Lass Angel Vibes (Senegal).

The playlist opens with some of the most prominent names in contemporary roots marking a strong presence of the land where this music comes from. Superstars combo such like Fantan Mojah & Richie Spice, Chezidek & Perfect Giddimani are followed by label’s frequently associated Ras Penco along with veteran artist Kush Bashan and the soulful voice of I Noah. The Fantan Mojah and Richie Spice combination and the I Noah track results from the collaboration with Vertex Productions and label’s owner Xray played an important role in the their creation.

Then it’s the turn of the african squad led by the virtuoso tenor of Dread Vivas (Senegal) followed by the surprising rookie Original Paupers (Senegambia) and then the late Kambano, an highly respected Senegalese veteran who tragically passed away after voicing the riddim. May his soul rest in peace and find the justice he is calling for in his song. The selection is completed by a wicked dub version made by the producer himself.