Blue Drawers Riddim / Spanish Harlem Riddim – Big Jeans

BLUE DRAWERS RIDDIM / SPANISH HARLEM RIDDIM produced by BIG JEANS

Blue Drawers Overview

The yard beat has always been a key part of dancehall music in Jamaica. In 2000, the sound of the Blue Drawers Riddim echoed through clubs and street dances across the island. The riddim was produced by BIG JEANS, a name known for shaping the dancehall sound with energetic and catchy productions. BIG JEANS has worked with many top artists in the genre and is respected for bringing fresh rhythms to the dancehall scene. The Blue Drawers Riddim brought together some of the brightest stars of the time. Christopher delivered "Give Me Your Loving," adding his smooth vocals to the mix. Delly, known for his strong presence in the dancehall, gave fans "Independant Woman." Elephant Man, famous for his high-energy performances and hits like "Pon De River, Pon De Bank," brought his unique style to "Yu A War." Lady Saw, often called the "Queen of Dancehall" and known for her Grammy Award win as part of "Underneath It All" with No Doubt, contributed "Gimmi Respect." Powerman, another well-known name in the dancehall, added "No Friend Fassy" to the riddim. The instrumental version, "Blue Drawers Riddim," let selectors and fans enjoy the beat on its own. This selector’s mix became one of the bashment highlights of 2000. Each track showed the artists’ different styles, but the riddim held everything together with its driving rhythm. The Blue Drawers Riddim is still remembered as a classic from a golden era in dancehall.

Blue Drawers Tracklist:

1. Christopher – Give Me Your Loving
2. Delly – Independant Woman
3. Elephant Man – Yu A War
4. Lady Saw – Gimmi Respect
5. Powerman – No Friend Fassy
6. Version – Blue Drawers Riddim