Ranking Dread - Kunta Kinte Roots - 180-Gram Vinyl

Pre-order. Release June 25th.

Released June 26Raw, defiant, and steeped in heavy roots reality, Kunta Kinte Roots captures Ranking Dread at the height of his powers — riding the rhythm with fire and authority over deep Channel One–style dub backdrops.

These recordings embody the militant sound of late-’70s Jamaica: hypnotic basslines, echo-drenched horns, and Dread’s commanding voice calling for strength, pride, and liberation. The legendary “Kunta Kinte” story  lies at the heart of the session— its legacy driving each track like a chapter in the roots revolution.

A fierce blend of message and musical muscle, Kunta Kinte Roots stands as a testament to Ranking Dread’s status as one of the era’s most potent and uncompromising voices. Heavy vibes, militant grooves — and pure sound system history.
Incl. insert with sleeve notes.

Tracklisting:

Side 1
1.    Kunta Kinte Roots (3:59)
2.    Leaving Out Of Babylon (3:49)
3.    Black Starlina (3:38)
4.    Poor Glory (3:25)
5.    Run Them Jaha (3:47)

Side 2
1.    Nursery Rhyme (3:00)
2.    Rainy Night In London (3:18)
3.    Natty Way Of Living (3:12)
4.    Melting Pot (3:30)
5.    Give Praise First (3:27)