Dutty Boot Riddim – 1998 – Jamdown

DUTTY BOOT RIDDIM produced by 1998 – JAMDOWN

Dutty Boot Overview

In 1998, the Dutty Boot Riddim became a favorite in reggae and dancehall music. Its dub cut echoed through sound system nights, giving parties a strong, rootsy feeling. The riddim was crafted by skilled producers, using deep drums and sharp percussion. This gave it a special dub plate sound that stood out from other riddims of the time. Artists like Sean Paul brought energy with “Dream, Dream, Dream.” At the time, Sean Paul was rising fast and would soon become a global star with hits like “Get Busy.” Zeno’s “Gal A Look Yuh Man” added a catchy, playful vibe. Scare Dem Crew, known for their group style, gave the riddim a tough edge with “Shame Tree.” Little Kirk And Alley Cat’s “One Away Wine” showed off smooth vocals and clever lyrics. Lady Saw, with “Mr. Bend,” brought her powerful voice and strong presence. She was already known as the “Queen of Dancehall” and had won awards for her bold lyrics and performances. Other tracks like Singing Melody And Cutty Ranks’ “Set You Free” and Mega Banton’s “No Give A Fuss” added even more variety. Compared to other cultural recordings of 1998, the Dutty Boot Riddim’s dub cut kept a classic roots sound. While some riddims used more digital effects, this one stayed close to traditional reggae, with live instruments and a heavy bassline. The craftsman behind the riddim made sure each artist shined, keeping the music tight and lively. Today, fans still play this dub cut as a roots memory of 1998. It stands as a reminder of a special time in reggae and dancehall history.

Dutty Boot Tracklist:

1. Sean Paul – Dream, Dream, Dream
2. Zeno – Gal A Look Yuh Man
3. Scare Dem Crew – Shame Tree
4. Little Kirk And Alley Cat – One Away Wine
5. Lady Saw – Mr. Bend
6. Singing Melody And Cutty Ranks – Set You Free
7. Mega Banton – No Give A Fuss
8. Nadine Sutherland And Delly Ranks – Wha Kinda Wuk
9. Tanto Metro – Never Bow
10. Don Yute And Zeno – Gal Yuh Exceptional
11. Cutty Ranks – Remember When
12. Terror Fabulous – Eyes Of The Ghetto
13. Delly Ranks – We Naw Run
14. Power Man – Bright Light
15. Harry Toddler – Wave Yuh Hand
16. Collie Budz And Richie Kanary – Bitterneck
17. Serial Kid – One Man
18. Dutty Boot – Dutty Boot Mega Mix