Bagpipe Riddim – Studio 2000 Production

BAGPIPE RIDDIM was produced by STEELY & CLEVIE for STUDIO 2000 PRODUCTIONS in the year 1998.

Bagpipe Overview

In the late 1990s, the bashment flow was a powerful force in Jamaican dancehall. Bashment nights brought people together to dance and enjoy the latest riddims played by selectors. This energetic style needed fresh beats and voices to keep the crowd moving. The arrival of the Bagpipe Riddim in 1998 gave selectors exactly what they needed for their dancehall sets. The Bagpipe Riddim was produced by Steely & Clevie, one of the most respected production duos in reggae and dancehall. Working under the Studio 2000 Productions label, Steely & Clevie were known for their ability to blend digital rhythms with traditional Jamaican sounds. They had already made their mark with hits in the 1980s and 1990s, helping shape the sound of modern dancehall. Their experience and creativity brought new life to the scene with each project. On the Bagpipe Riddim, artists like General Degree, Goofy, and Beenie Man delivered standout tracks. General Degree’s "Signal" became a favorite for its catchy hooks and clever lyrics. Goofy’s "Fatty Boom Boom" added humor and energy, while Beenie Man’s "Year 4" showed his skill as a top deejay. Other artists like Hawkeye with "Move," Mr Vegas with "Latest News," and Nitty Kutchie with "Happy Go Lucky" brought their unique styles to the riddim. Tanto Metro & Devonte’s "She Gone," Red Rat’s "Work With It," Zebra’s "You See Me," and Spragga Benz’s "Say Yeah" also helped define the sound of this era. Each song added to the riddim’s popularity on the streets and in the dancehalls. The Bagpipe Riddim and its bashment flow remain a key part of dancehall history, remembered for bringing fresh excitement to the genre.

Bagpipe Tracklist:

1. General Degree – Signal
2. Goofy – Fatty Boom Boom
3. Beenie Man – Year 4
4. Hawkeye – Move
5. Mr Vegas – Latest News
6. Nitty Kutchie – Happy Go Lucky
7. Tanto Metro & Devonte – She Gone
8. Red Rat – Work With It
9. Zebra – You See Me
10. Spragga Benz – Say Yeah
11. Screechie Joe – Zuggie Zuggie
12. Studio 2000 – Bagpipe Riddim