That’s Life produced by Sonia Pottinger, King Jammy, Hyman Wright, Percy Chin for High Note,…
1960s-80s Riddims Archive
Archive of reggae and dancehall riddims from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, with classic releases and vintage production styles.
Those Guys produced by Duke Reid, Blackbeard, RPM Inc., Jimmy Ricks, Wade Brammer, Bunny Striker…
This Is My Grouse produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Upsetter in 1968 Tracklist: Lee…
King Pharaoh produced by Coxsone Dodd, Bunny Striker Lee for Studio One in 1963 Tracklist:…
Truly produced by Coxsone Dodd, Edmond Brooks, Jah Lloyd, Henry Lawes, King Jammy for Supreme,…
Touch Me Tomato produced by Duke Reid for Treasure Isle in 1968 Tracklist: Duke Reid…
Oh Carolina produced by Coxsone Dodd, Alvin Ranglin, Prince Jazzbo, Prince Buster, Henry Lawes, Robert…
Tighten Up produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Upsetter, Justice League in 1968 Tracklist: Dillinger…
Carry Go Bring Come produced by Duke Reid, Byron Smith, Augustus Clarke, Isaiah Laing, Duke…
Wet Dream produced by Bunny Striker Lee for Island, Unity, Striker Lee in 1968 Tracklist:…
Watch This Sound produced by The Now Team, Brad Osborne, Winston Lowe, Bunny Striker Lee,…
Undying Love produced by Coxsone Dodd, Patrick Donegan, Bunny Striker Lee, Donovan Germain, Lloyd Barnes,…
I Can’t Stand It Riddim produced by Prince Buster, Gussie P for Prince Buster, Forward…
What Kind Of World produced by Lloyd Dennis, Joe Gibbs, Errol Thompson, Coxsone Dodd, Henry…
What A Feeling produced by Coxsone Dodd, Donville Davis for Studio One, Cousins in 1968…
Willow Tree produced by Bunny Striker Lee, Duke Reid, Alvin Ranglin, King Jammy for Treasure…
Yaho produced by King Jammy, Coxsone Dodd, Keith Hudson for Studio One, Mafia, Disco Mix…
Fat Man produced by Lynford Anderson, Lee Scratch Perry initially in 1960. Tracklist: Andy Capp…
Wreck A Buddy produced by Coxsone Dodd, Joe Gibbs for Studio One, Amalgamated in 1968…
Without Love produced by Jo Jo Hookim, Coxsone Dodd, Ranking Joe, Lloyd Dennis, Christopher James…
Easy Snapping produced by Coxsone Dodd, Clancy Eccles, Steely, Clevie for Worldisc, New Beat, Studio…
Ali Baba produced by Ty Hutchinson, Duke Reid, Jo Jo Hookim, Coxsone Dodd, King Tubby,…
A Man Of Chances produced by Coxsone Dodd for Studio One in 1969 Tracklist: Dub…
You Should Have Known produced by Hyman Wright, King Jammy, Michael Chin, Hugh James, Coxsone…
Love Me Forever produced by Winston Riley, Alton Ellis, Donovan Germain, Michael Bennett, Patrick Lindsay,…
I Shall Wear A Crown produced by Duke Reid, Duke Peckings, Chris Peckings for Dutchess,…
Door Peep produced by Coxsone Dodd, Morris White, Peter Jonker for Bongo Man, Studio One,…
Don’t Touch Me produced by Joe Gibbs for Jogib Records in late 1969 Tracklist: Nicky…
Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying produced by Lee Scratch Perry in late 1969…
Da Ba Day produced by Lee Scratch Perry in 1974 Tracklist: The Upsetters – Da…
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do produced by Steely, Clevie, Coxsone Dodd, Maurice Johnson, Bunny…
Bongo Nyah produced by Lloyd Daley, Lloyd Campbell for Matador, Joe Frasier in 1969 …
This is a big list of many (but not all) songs that use the beat…
Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 produced by Time Capsule In the 1970s and ’80s, Japan developed a…
Rope in Riddim produced by Various Labels 1981-1999 Tracklist: Beenie Man – Try Some Hustling…
Ride Me Donkey Riddim produced by Various Producers 1968-1997 Tracklist: Aaron Silk – Doing Overtime…
Rainy Night In Georgia Riddim produced by Studio One & Jammys 197x-2002 Tracklist: Bushman -…
Rent Man Riddim by Joe Gibbs 1979 Tracklist: Black Uhuru & Jah Grundy – Rent…
Poor Marcus Riddim produced by Hitbound 1975-1977 Tracklist: Cultural Warriors – Poor Marcus Dub Dillinger…
One Step Forward Riddim produced by Upsetter 1975 Tracklist: Lee Perry – The Upsetters One…
Mojo Rock Riddim by Studio One 1973-1991 Tracklist: Alton Ellis And The Soul Vendors -…
Let The Power Fall Riddim produced by Derrick Morgan 1971-1974 Tracklist: Bill Gentles – Take…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s_UNbmZKBQ Lazy Body Riddim produced by Black Scorpio Records 1986-2015 Tracklist: Al Campbell – Come…
Judge Heavy Manners Riddim produced and arranged by Bunny Lee and published by Third World…
I’ve Got To Go Back Home Riddim by Coxsone Records 1967-2004 Tracklist: Augustus Pablo -…
Heavenless produced by King Jammy, George Phang, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Witty, Jumbo, Bobby Digital,…
Handcuff Riddim by Progress 1977 Tracklist: Gregory Isaacs – Handcuff (Hey Mr. Babylon) Ossie Allstars…
Fat She Fat Riddim produced by Greensleeves 1982 Tracklist: John Holt – Fat She Fat…
Emmanuel Road Riddim produced by Jammys 1988 Tracklist: Admiral Bailey – Dont_Be_Lazy Derrick Irie -…
Dancehall Thriller Riddim produced by S. Morgan and K. Johnson for Tuff Gong and published…
Don’t Do Nothing Wrong Riddim produced by I & I Records 1986 Tracklist: Barry Brown…
RUMOURS RIDDIM / TELEPHONE LOVE RIDDIM produced by MUSIC WORKS 1988 Tracklist: Dean Fraser -…
4 SEASON LOVER RIDDIM aka FRESH RIDDIM aka HOL A SPLIFF RIDDIM produced by JAMMY’S…
WHO DONE IT RIDDIM produced by STUDIO ONE 1986-2000 Tracklist: Frankie Paul – Roll River…
SWELL HEADED RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS LABELS 1972-2014 Tracklist: Al Campbell – Al Campbell -…
SCREW FACE RIDDIM produced by TUFF GONG 1971-2003 Tracklist: Al Campbell – Nah Sorry Fi…
RASTAMAN LIVE UP RIDDIM produced by TUFF GONG 1978 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers…
RAINBOW COUNTRY RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS LABELS 1975-1995 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers -…
ON THE BEACH RIDDIM produced by TREASURE ISLE 1969 Tracklist: John Holt – On The…
NICE TIME RIDDIM produced by WAIL’N SOUL’M/ROOTS FROM THE YARD 1967 Tracklist: Bob Marley &…
MY CUP RIDDIM produced by UPSETTER 1969 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers – My…
MR TALKATIVE RIDDIM produced by COXSONE 1965-1970 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers – Mr.…
MISS WIRE WAIST RIDDIM produced by RANDY’S STUDIO/PENTHOUSE RECORDS 1972-2015 Tracklist: Byron Lee – Miss…
LOVE AND AFFECTION RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS LABELS Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers -…
KEEP ON MOVING RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS LABELS 1972-2001 Tracklist: Audrey Hall – I Hunger…
IT HURTS TO BE ALONE RIDDIM produced by STUDIO ONE 1965 Tracklist: Bob Marley &…
I’M STILL WAITING RIDDIM produced by COXSONE 1965-1976 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The Wailers -…
EXODUS RIDDIM produced by TUFF GONG 1977-2006 Tracklist: Bob Marley And The Wailers – Exodus…
DOOGLE BERRY RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS LABELS 1987-1988 Tracklist: Gregory Peck – Doogle Berry Hog…
CRAZY BALDHEADS RIDDIM produced by TAXI 1986-1995 Tracklist: Beenie Man & Luciano – Crazy Baldhead…
COULD YOU BE LOVED RIDDIM produced by TUFF GONG 1980-1990 Tracklist: Baja Jedd & Screechie…
BUFFALO SOLDIER RIDDIM produced by TUFF GONG & TAPPA 1980 Tracklist: Bob Marley & The…
YOU’RE YOUNG RIDDIM produced by 1982 – LINVAL THOMPSON Tracklist: King Jammy & Roots Radics…
WHERE MUST I GO RIDDIM produced by 1969 – TREASURE ISLE Tracklist: Barrington Spence -…
TRY TO TURN ME ON RIDDIM produced by 1981 – GREENSLEEVES RECORDS Tracklist: Johnny Osbourne…
TRUE BELIEVER IN LOVE RIDDIM produced by 1967-20XX – STUDIO ONE Tracklist: Alexander Henry -…
TO THE FOUNDATION RIDDIM produced by 1978-2002 – VARIOUS LABELS Tracklist: Anthony Cruz – You…
SONG MY MOTHER USED TO SING RIDDIM produced by 1973 – HERMAN CHIN-LOY (DENNIS BROWN)…
Shank I Sheck produced by King Jammy, John John, Tappa Zukie, Maurice Johnson, Bunny Striker…
ROB AND GONE RIDDIM produced by 1982 – THOMPSON SOUNDS Tracklist: Barrington Levy – Rob…
ME AND JANE RIDDIM produced by 1982- CHA CHA Tracklist: Bingy Bunny And The Morwells…
LET HIM GO RIDDIM produced by 1983 – MIDNIGHT ROCK Tracklist: Jah Thomas & Roots…
KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY RIDDIM produced by 1982 – CHA CHA Tracklist: Bingy Bunny…
JUST ANOTHER GIRL RIDDIM produced by 1969-2006 – STUDIO ONE Tracklist: Edi Fitzroy – Easy…
I DON’T WANT TO BE NO GENERAL RIDDIM produced by 1980-1999 – VARIOUS PRODUCERS Tracklist:…
I AM NOT A KING RIDDIM produced by 1968-1997 – VARIOUS LABELS Tracklist: Cocoa Tea…
HUNTS BAY RIDDIM produced by 1982 – PRINCE JAMMY Tracklist: Junior Reid – Hunts Bay…
HIM A NATTY DREAD RIDDIM produced by 1981 – VARIOUS LABELS Tracklist: Bingy Bunny &…
GUNSHOT RIDDIM produced by 1982-1994 – VARIOUS PRODUCERS Tracklist: Anthony Johnson – Gunshot Anthony Johnson…
FOLLOW FASHION RIDDIM produced by 1981 – LINVAL THOMPSON Tracklist: Roots Radics Band – Dub…
FEEL LIKE DANCING RIDDIM produced by 1982 – MIDNIGHT ROCK Tracklist: Anthony Johnson & Toyan…
FEEDING OF THE 5 THOUSAND – 1978 – FATMAN RECORDS Tracklist: Badoo & Toyan -…
EVERYBODY BAWLING RIDDIM produced by 1979-2005 – VARIOUS LABELS Tracklist: Al Campbell – Chant Rub…
ENGLISHMAN RIDDIM produced by 1979 – VOLCANO Tracklist: Barrington Levy – Englishman (Extended) Barrington Levy…
CONQUERING LION RIDDIM produced by 1974-1976 – VARIOUS LABELS Tracklist: Augustus Pablo & Vivian Jackson…
BLACK BULLET RIDDIM produced by 197X – BIRD LABEL Tracklist: Hopeton Junior – Whip Down…