Ranking Dread - Kunta Kinte Roots @ReggaevilleVinylVibes #177

► https://www.youtube.com/user/reggaeville https://www.instagram.com/reggaeville https://www.tiktok.com/@reggaeville https://www.facebook.com/reggaeville https://www.REGGAEVILLE.com 🟥🟨🟩 ABOUT THIS VINYL VIBES EDITION: ► Artist: Ranking Dread ► Title: Kunta Kinte Roots ► Produced by Burning Sounds ► Originally released in 1979 ► Format: 180 gram Vinyl LP (insert with Sleeve notes) ► Photography & Design: Karl Finn ► Reissue released: June 26, 2026 ► Label: Burning Sounds ABOUT THE ALBUM Raw, 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. #ReggaevilleVinylVibes #Reggaeville #RankingDread