Episode 4

full
Published on:

6th Mar 2025

"Wanted Dread or Alive" Good Cop, Bad Cop

On Episode 4 "Good Cop, Bad Cop" Host Henry K takes a close look at the harrowing events surrounding the assassination of Ludlow Campbell, a key witness against corrupt police officers in Jamaica. The episode reveals the chilling connections between Campbell's murder and the earlier assassination of reggae icon Peter Tosh, suggesting a systemic pattern of violence perpetrated by those sworn to protect the public. Through firsthand accounts and meticulous investigation, the narrative uncovers the involvement of police officers in orchestrating these heinous acts, thereby highlighting the pervasive corruption within the Jamaican law enforcement system. As the story unfolds, we are compelled to confront the unsettling implications of a justice system that allows such brutality to flourish unchecked and the Uphill Battle faced by the "Good Cops" fighting wars on two fronts.

Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, Jamaica

Intro features Third World Band

ROOTSLAND NATION Reggae Music, Podcast & Merchandise

subscribe to the Herb and Legends feed below

Easily listen to Herb and Legends in your podcast app of choice

Legends of Reggae | Facebook

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Support Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"

A huge thank you to our supporters, it means a lot that you support our podcast.

If you like the podcast and want to support it, too, you can leave us a tip using the button below. We really appreciate it and it only takes a moment!
Support Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"
R
Richie $100
Big thanks Henry K, Ms. Sia, and team behind Rootsland for stories, knowledge, music recs, and historical context to many of the artists/songs I love.
A
Anonymous $5

Listen for free

Show artwork for Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"

About the Podcast

Rootsland "Stories that are Music to your ears"
A podcast about reggae, resistance, and what endures
Rootsland is a long-form storytelling podcast about music, resistance, and what remains. Hosted by Henry “K” Karyo — one of the first American producers to move to Kingston, Jamaica — the series blends first-person memoir with cultural history, tracing a journey into reggae’s underground world and far beyond it.
Set inside reggae culture but driven by human story, Rootsland explores creative survival, unlikely friendships, and the deeper truths music carries long after the noise fades. These are stories about craft, community, and memory — the things that don’t scale, can’t be optimized by algorithms, and still require us to sit still and listen.
Stories that are music to your ears.
© Henry K
Support This Show

About your host

Profile picture for henry karyo

henry karyo

Henry K: Henry K is a storyteller, creative director, and reggae enthusiast deeply integrated into the world of Jamaican music. Through his show "Rootsland," Henry shares narratives that blend music, culture, and life lessons, often drawing from his extensive experiences working with renowned artists and navigating the intricate layers of the music industry. His passion for authenticity and creative expression shines through in every episode.