Salsa Riddim – Big Yard Music

SALSA RIDDIM produced by BIG YARD MUSIC 2003

Salsa Overview

In the early 2000s, dancehall music was changing fast, mixing tough street energy with catchy melodies. One of the key players at this time was BIG YARD MUSIC, a Jamaican label known for producing big hits and working with top artists. Founded by producer Robert Livingston, the label helped shape the sound of modern dancehall, with several successful riddims and collaborations. In 2003, BIG YARD MUSIC released the Salsa Riddim, a standout project that blended hardcore dancehall vibes with hooks that were easy to sing along to. The riddim attracted some of the genre’s most respected names. Bling Dawg delivered “Girl Your Name,” a track that showed off his strong delivery and playful lyrics. Bounty Killer, always a commanding presence in dancehall, brought his signature style to “Gal Turn Me On,” making it a favorite in clubs. Cecile, known for her smooth vocals and attitude, contributed “Give It To Me,” adding a female perspective to the riddim. Chico’s “Exchange” brought a melodic touch, while Christopher Birch, also a respected producer, gave fans the instrumental “Rock The Salsa,” highlighting the riddim’s musical roots. Other artists on the riddim included Elephant Man with “We No Pet Dem,” Ice Man’s “Girls Invasion,” Kid Kurrup’s “Wickedest Ride,” Kiprich with “My Best Day,” and Shaggy’s “Your Eyes.” Each track offered something different, but all shared the riddim’s energetic and catchy foundation. The Salsa Riddim remains an important part of dancehall history, remembered for its unique sound and the way it brought together top artists of the era.

Salsa Tracklist:

1. Bling Dawg – Girl Your Name
2. Bounty Killer – Gal Turn Me On
3. Cecile – Give It To Me
4. Chico – Exchange
5. Christopher Birch – Rock The Salsa
6. Elephant Man – We No Pet Dem
7. Ice Man – Girls Invasion
8. Kid Kurrup – Wickedest Ride
9. Kiprich – My Best Day
10. Shaggy – Your Eyes
11. Sizzla – Shout It Out Loud
12. Tanto Metro & Devonte – Yardie Swing
13. Terro – Having Party
14. Tok – Won’t Stop
15. Version – Salsa Riddim
16. Voicemail – Salsa
17. Ward 21 – Sickhead
18. Wayne Marshall – Life Lessons

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