SACRAMENT RIDDIM: IRIE ITES RELEASE STAR-STUDDED ROOTS COLLECTION
French reggae collective Irie Ites and Riddim Factory have joined Swiss imprint Evidence Music to deliver Sacrament Riddim, a star-studded, one-riddim selection dedicated to the Rastafarian holy herb.
“Smoke poured from his nostrils; fierce flames leapt from his mouth. Glowing coals blazed forth from him.”
Opening with a striking biblical echo from Psalm 18:8, the Sacrament Riddim project grounds itself deeply within Rastafarian philosophy. Irie Ites once again demonstrate their commitment to authentic roots music and conscious sound system culture.
As the riddim unfolds, veteran Jamaican vocalists stand shoulder-to-shoulder with international talent.
Mid-90s conscious reggae and dancehall pioneer Anthony B brings his signature high-voltage energy and Rastafarian lyricism to the forefront.
Roots singers Jah Mason and Chezidek deliver distinct vocal perspectives on the sacred plant. Alongside them, Kingston’s Micah Shemaiah adds meditative spiritual depth, while rising Beijing reggae artist Stinging Ray expands the global reach of the selection.
METICULOUS ARTISTRY GROUNDED IN PURE ROOTS CULTURE
Stepping across the tracklist, the project operates as a unified meditation. Every artist approaches the theme from a fresh angle, celebrating Indian hemp through cultural identity, spiritual reverence, and long-standing Jamaican musical heritage.
By balancing meticulous studio artistry with a world-class vocal lineup, Irie Ites captures the ageless power of conscious roots reggae music.
SACRAMENT RIDDIM TRACKLIST
1. Gimme The Weed – Anthony B
2. Puff Puff Puff – Jah Mason
3. First Class – Chezidek
4. Highest – Micah Shemaiah
5. Forbidden Herbz – Stinging Ray
6. Puff Puff Dub – Irie Ites, Jah Mason
7. Sacrament Riddim – Irie Ites, Riddim Factory
ABOUT IRIE ITES
Founded in 1999 in Le Mans, French collective Irie Ites powers European sound system culture. The crew has staged over 1,500 explosive live shows across the continent.
Beyond the stage, their studio output bridges European and Jamaican reggae scenes through exclusive dubplates. Building on this legacy, their seminal riddims unite legendary roots icons with dynamic contemporary talent.