Roots & Rise Selection
A forward‑driving journey through modern roots, culture, and upliftment. This one moves with purpose from the first drum hit to the final fade‑out — a full hour and change of rebel energy, righteous messages, and pure melodic fire.
Kabaka Pyramid sets the tone with Make Things Work, a call to action that rolls straight into Protoje & Mortimer’s powerful Protection. The vibe deepens as I‑Taweh, Samory I, and Mortimer deliver heavy truths — Copy Cat, Crown, Misery, and Blood in the Streets forming a militant mid‑section that hits with conviction.
Rik Jam and Teacha Dee lift the spirit with When My Time Comes and Rastafari Way, before Jesse Royal and Zion I Kings bring warmth and reflection on Love That Don’t Change. Arkaingelle, Medisun, Joggo, and Tessanne Chin keep the energy bright, weaving messages of African pride, solid foundations, and soulful resilience.
The next wave rises with Dahvid Slur, I‑Taweh, Jah Bouks, Joggo, and Rik Jam — each track pushing the narrative of strength, caution, and self‑determination. Christopher Ellis and Jesse Royal add a lovers‑rock sweetness, while Kabaka Pyramid returns with the rallying cry Stand Up.
Romain Virgo, Irie Souljah, Lutan Fyah, Hollie Cook, and Jahringo carry the playlist into a melodic, roots‑heavy final stretch — culture, harmony, and upliftment in perfect balance. Lion D and Chronixx ignite the closing run with Born A Rebel and Here Comes Trouble, followed by Romain Virgo’s Taking You Home and Arkaingelle’s Nah Watah Down.
Medisun, Lion D, Dre Island, Royal Blu, and Yaadcore seal the session with messages for the youth, the city, and the future — Love Is the Way, Eyez Wide Open, My City, Life from Kingston, and Ghetto Youths.
A full spectrum of modern reggae — militant, melodic, conscious, and uplifting. A soundtrack built for movement, meditation, and mission.