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What is a RIDDIM?

Riddim in Jamaican Music

In reggae and dancehall, a riddim is the instrumental rhythm track—usually drums and bass—that many artists use to create different songs. A single riddim can be reused, remixed, and reinterpreted for decades.

Riddim in Dubstep

In electronic music, riddim dubstep is a subgenre of dubstep defined by heavy sub-bass, repetitive layers, and syncopated rhythms. Here, the term “riddim” refers to rhythmic style, not a backing track.

Discover Riddims on Riddim World

Riddim World is your hub for reggae, dancehall, and soca riddims. With over 20,000 riddims in our catalogue, search by year, artist, or collection. Stream or download the latest and classic riddims anytime.

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Meet the Riddims World Editorial Team


Riddimz Kalacta

Riddimz Kalacta

Founder & Chief Editor

Founder of Riddims World (2008), reggae & dancehall producer, curator, selector, and digital archivist preserving riddim culture from the classics to today.

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Goltem

Goltem

Editor

Reggae & dancehall promoter from Africa, connecting fans, artists, and DJs with authentic Caribbean sounds and meaningful promotion.

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How We Source & Verify Our Releases

Every riddim featured on Riddims World is verified through official label releases, artist submissions, or trusted distributor sources
(e.g., VP Records, Zojak, OneRPM). Our editors cross-check metadata, tracklists, and production credits before publication.
When corrections are needed, we update posts transparently and note the revision date.
See our Licensing Agreement and Editorial Policy for details.