BAD BOY RIDDIM produced by BACK AH YARD RECORDS 2022
Bad Boy Overview
The 2022 carnival season brought a wave of new soca energy, and the Bad Boy Riddim stood out as one of the year’s most exciting releases. Built for parties and the lively streets of island carnivals, the track base was crafted to keep crowds moving from start to finish. At the heart of the riddim is BACK AH YARD RECORDS, a respected producer in the Caribbean music scene. Known for their work in bringing together talented soca and dancehall artists, the label has a growing reputation for creating tracks that become festival favorites. Their attention to detail in arranging and recording helped give Bad Boy Riddim its polished, anthemic sound. The recording process involved top island arrangers who layered traditional carnival rhythms with modern soca beats. Each artist brought their own style to the project. Dash delivered "Ah Saying Nun" with energetic vocals that matched the festive mood. Skinny Banton and Mandella Linkz teamed up on "More Jab," a track that channels the powerful jab jab tradition—a signature sound for Skinny Banton, who is known for his hit "Soak It Good." Bubbah473’s "Chain Squad" added a unique twist, while Muddy kept the energy high with "Splash." Skinny Fabulous, a well-known soca star with multiple Soca Monarch titles, contributed "Wootoom," bringing his signature flair to the riddim. Looking back, Bad Boy Riddim truly became a Carnival anthem in 2022. The combination of experienced production and standout performances from Dash, Skinny Banton and Mandella Linkz, Bubbah473, Muddy, and Skinny Fabulous helped shape a memorable soundtrack for the season.
Bad Boy Tracklist:
- Dash – Ah Saying Nun (Ah Lie)
- Skinny Banton & Mandella Linkz – More Jab
- Bubbah473 – Chain Squad
- Muddy – Splash
- Skinny Fabulous – Wootoom
- Swappi – Fully Bad
- Bad Boy Riddim (instrumental)
Releases Similar to Bad Boy Riddim – Back Ah Yard Records
Research and editorial by Riddimz Kalacta & Goltem, sourcing from physical vinyl labels, Discogs, ReggaeFever, Riddim-ID, DancehallMag, and other trusted archives.