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    Greensleeves Riddims

    One of reggae and dancehall’s most iconic labels.

    Greensleeves Records is one of the most important names in reggae and dancehall. It began as a small record shop in London in the 1970s, opened by Chris Cracknell and Chris Sedgwick to serve the city’s West Indian community, and grew into a major label that carried Jamaican music to the world.

    Greensleeves worked closely with legendary producers like Henry “Junjo” Lawes, King Jammy and Gussie Clarke, and helped make the “riddim” idea — many artists voicing the same instrumental — famous far beyond Jamaica. In the early 2000s its Greensleeves Rhythm Album series ran for 90 volumes and became a key part of dancehall history. The label joined VP Records in 2008 but kept its own name and legacy.

    This page collects Greensleeves-linked riddims and releases in one place.

    82 releases
    20 Cent Riddim – Baby G Productions20 Cent Riddim – Baby G ProductionsAirwaves Riddim – Hemp MuzikAirwaves Riddim – Hemp MuzikAmharik Riddim – Greensleeves RecordsAmharik Riddim – Greensleeves RecordsBad Company Riddim (2003) – Kings Of KingsBad Company Riddim (2003) – Kings Of KingsBad Kalic Riddim – Stone LoveBad Kalic Riddim – Stone LoveBelly Skin Riddim – G StringBelly Skin Riddim – G StringBellyas Riddim (2000) – Mentally DisturbedBellyas Riddim (2000) – Mentally DisturbedBigga Judgement Riddim – Chris ‘Goldfinga ClarkeBigga Judgement Riddim – Chris ‘Goldfinga ClarkeBlackout Riddim (2004) – Black House RecordsBlackout Riddim (2004) – Black House RecordsBlue Steel Riddim – Maximum SoundBlue Steel Riddim – Maximum SoundBollywood Riddim (2002) – In The StreetzBollywood Riddim (2002) – In The StreetzBomb A Drop Riddim – 3.5.7 RecordsBomb A Drop Riddim – 3.5.7 RecordsBondage Riddim – In The StreetzBondage Riddim – In The StreetzBun Bun Aka Rice And Peas 2 Riddim – Natural BridgeBun Bun Aka Rice And Peas 2 Riddim – Natural BridgeBushy Bushy Riddim (2001) – Extra ExtraBushy Bushy Riddim (2001) – Extra ExtraC4 Riddim (2002) – King Of KingsC4 Riddim (2002) – King Of KingsChikikita Riddim – John John RecordsChikikita Riddim – John John RecordsClappas Riddim (2003) – Greensleeves RecordsClappas Riddim (2003) – Greensleeves RecordsCool Fusion Riddim – Vendetta RecordsCool Fusion Riddim – Vendetta RecordsCoolie Dance Riddim – Scatta ProductionsCoolie Dance Riddim – Scatta ProductionsDiwali Riddim (2002) – Steven ‘Lenky’ MarsdenDiwali Riddim (2002) – Steven ‘Lenky’ MarsdenDoorslam Riddim – Brickwall 2000Doorslam Riddim – Brickwall 2000Double Jeopardy Riddim (2001) – Ceco ProductionsDouble Jeopardy Riddim (2001) – Ceco ProductionsEgyptian Riddim (2003) – Blaxxx RecordsEgyptian Riddim (2003) – Blaxxx RecordsEnergy Riddim (2001) – First NameEnergy Riddim (2001) – First NameFamine Riddim – King Of KingsFamine Riddim – King Of KingsFowl Fight Riddim – Maximum SoundFowl Fight Riddim – Maximum SoundFrench Vanilla Riddim – H2o RecordsFrench Vanilla Riddim – H2o RecordsGalore Riddim – Legends RecordsGalore Riddim – Legends RecordsGhetto Whiskey Riddim – Di Ranx ProducitonGhetto Whiskey Riddim – Di Ranx ProducitonGood To Go Riddim – Don Corleon RecordsGood To Go Riddim – Don Corleon RecordsHard Drive Riddim (2002) – Universal DancehallHard Drive Riddim (2002) – Universal DancehallHard Drive Riddim Part 2 (2002) – Golden Cartel EntertainmentHard Drive Riddim Part 2 (2002) – Golden Cartel EntertainmentHeatwave Riddim (2001) – Annex ProductionHeatwave Riddim (2001) – Annex ProductionHighway Riddim (2000) – Stone ColdHighway Riddim (2000) – Stone ColdIce Cube Riddim – Mista Wilks ProductionsIce Cube Riddim – Mista Wilks ProductionsJail Break Riddim / Saddam Birthday Party – GreensleevesJail Break Riddim / Saddam Birthday Party – GreensleevesJumbe Riddim – Maximum SoundJumbe Riddim – Maximum SoundJump Off Riddim (2005) – IN Time MusicJump Off Riddim (2005) – IN Time MusicJunkanoo Riddim – Don Corleon RecordsJunkanoo Riddim – Don Corleon RecordsJustice Riddim (2004) – Dejavu RecordsJustice Riddim (2004) – Dejavu RecordsKasablanca Riddim (2004) – Slam RecordsKasablanca Riddim (2004) – Slam RecordsKlymaxx Riddim – Juke Boxx ProductionsKlymaxx Riddim – Juke Boxx ProductionsKnockout Riddim (2003) – Greensleeves RecordsKnockout Riddim (2003) – Greensleeves RecordsKrazy Riddim – Don Corleon RecordsKrazy Riddim – Don Corleon RecordsLatino/Boasy Gal Riddim – M-PhaticLatino/Boasy Gal Riddim – M-PhaticLightning Riddim – 2 Hard ProductionsLightning Riddim – 2 Hard ProductionsMad Antz Riddim – Don CorleonMad Antz Riddim – Don Corleon