“Kingfish Riddim” is the premier roots reggae compilation from an up-and-coming music label entitled 5 Rivers Entertainment Inc. Featured on this album are established, legitimizing reggae artists that include Richie Spice, Richie Stephens, Glen Washington, and Pliers, as well as up-and-coming 5 Rivers artists Jahsmin and ChilliRootz. It appears that 5 Rivers created a single arrangement with piano, horns, and a great reggae vibe and asked various reggae artists to dub their own version of the track. The result is thirteen tracks full of positive and meaningful lyrics, many involving love, that discuss political, spiritual, and cultural aspects of life. This compilation is well-produced, with each track maintaining the raw roots reggae feel while giving the vocal performances a clean sound. “Love for Jah” plays off of the arrangement with spiritual lyrics about love and unity. “A Wha Dis” features a female vocalist that sings about spreading the love through music. “Kingfish Riddim” is a promising compilation from 5 Rivers Entertainment Inc. that lures you with established artists and gives you a feel for what to expect from their own artists and the label in general. Fans of Bob Marley, Wyclef Jean, and roots reggae should pick up this compilation and keep an eye out for more 5 Rivers releases.
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