Known for his role in the film "Rockers," Kiddus I delivers a signature piece of roots reggae that's imbued with spirituality and social consciousness.
This single reflects Kiddus I's Rastafari spirituality and deep message, and is an important roots reggae work that couples "Give I Strength," which features powerful vocals that are almost prayerful, with a dub version that highlights the rhythm.
Kiddus I's "Give I Strength" is a song that epitomizes the spirituality of 1970s roots reggae, with a prayerful message of "strength" in difficult circumstances at the core of his voice. While he is known worldwide for his role in the film "Rockers," this album showcases his true essence as a singer, going beyond his visual image. The low-slung bassline and minimalist beat create a deep groove characteristic of roots reggae, with Kiddus I's intense voice impressing on top of it. On the B-side, "Version," the rhythmic framework emerges, and the space characteristic of dub further emphasizes the song's spirituality. This is one of Kiddus I's signature singles, combining a timeless theme with the sincere sound of his roots era.
