Cosco Riddim – Stone Love

Cosco Riddim – Stone Love 1998

Cosco Overview

In 1998, the Cosco Riddim was built in a Kingston studio, where the energy of the streets shaped the sound. The track builder wanted a riddim that felt both romantic and powerful, something that would connect with people at dances and street corners. The goal was to create a base that artists could ride easily, but still keep the vibe strong and memorable. The creative direction focused on a pulsing, dancehall rhythm, with a smooth but driving beat. This made the riddim stand out from others released that year. The music was crafted to be flexible, fitting different moods but always ready to light up a sound system. Squiddly Ranks is the main voice on this compilation. He brings his signature style to the song Squiddly Ranks — Cosco, delivering charged vocals that match the riddim’s energy. Squiddly Ranks is known in dancehall for his sharp delivery and catchy hooks. Earlier in his career, he found success with songs like “Girls Dem Pet” alongside Red Dragon, which helped him become a recognized name in the genre. The second track, Squiddly Ranks — Instrumental, lets the riddim shine on its own. This version gives DJs and selectors a chance to use the beat in their own way, which helped the Cosco Riddim become a real yard anthem. This compilation showed how strong yard studios were in 1998.

Cosco Tracklist:

1. Squiddly Ranks – Cosco
2. Squiddly Ranks – Instrumental