GRIM REAPER RIDDIM produced by J1 PRODUCTION 2017
Grim Reaper Overview
In 2017, the dancehall scene in Jamaica was alive with energy, and selectors were always searching for the next big riddim to keep the dance floor moving. That year, the Grim Reaper Riddim quickly became a favorite in the parties and street dances. The sound was fresh, but still had that familiar dancehall vibe that gets people dancing. The person behind this riddim was J1 PRODUCTION. Known for bringing new life to dancehall, J1 PRODUCTION is a Jamaican producer who has worked with many artists and helped create several popular tracks in the genre. The label’s reputation for crisp, anthemic beats helped make the Grim Reaper Riddim stand out. J1 PRODUCTION has been praised for keeping the roots of dancehall strong while also moving the sound forward. The riddim featured a powerful line-up of artists, each bringing their own style. Tommy Lee Sparta, already famous for hits like “Spartan Soldier,” gave the riddim edge with “Murda Dem.” Kr Live added street flavor with “Nuh Fake Link,” while Shane O, known for the hit “A Mill Fi Share,” brought emotion to “Nuh Story.” Gaza Kim, who once worked with Vybz Kartel, delivered “Torcha,” and Blak Diamon kept the vibes going with “Barrel A Spin.” Other artists like Point Zero with “All Night,” Rasta Yute with “Champ,” Jah Be with “Every Time,” Delinquent Kid with “Big Idiot,” and Dice with “Chicken Hark” showed the riddim’s wide appeal.
Grim Reaper Tracklist:
- Tommy Lee Sparta – Murda Dem
- Kr Live – Nuh Fake Link
- Shane O – Nuh Story
- Gaza Kim – Torcha
- Blak Diamon – Barrel A Spin
- Point Zero – All Night
- Rasta Yute – Champ
- Jah Be – Every Time
- Delinquent Kid – Big Idiot
- Dice – Chicken Hark
- Hd Petique – Strapland