
Serious Time Riddim Release Details
- Riddim year: 1989
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 3
- Unique artists on riddim: 6
- Production credits: JAMMYS RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Admiral Tibett, Cocoa Tea, Courtney Melody, Jammys Records, Ninjaman, Shabba Ranks
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 1960s-1989 Riddims List · 1960s-80s Reggae Riddims
Serious Time Riddim catches that late-’80s Jammys pressure: lean, digital, and cut with the kind of stern bassline that leaves room for big voices and sharp chat. The centerpiece is the Admiral Tibet, Ninjaman and Shabba Ranks combination on “Serious Times, ” which sits right in the pocket between conscious warning and sound-system muscle, while Cocoa Tea and Ninja Man’s “Kingston Hot” keeps the pace moving with a more streetwise edge; even the listed Courtney Melody cut, “Down In The Dancehall, ” points to a set aimed squarely at the dance. Produced by Jammys Records in 1989, it’s a compact three-track showcase that pulls six artists across the rhythm and keeps the focus on vocals rather than excess, with Jammy’s trademark digital-era snap holding everything together.
Serious Time Riddim Tracklist:
- Admiral Tibet, Ninjaman & Shabba Ranks – Serious Times
- Cocoa Tea & Ninja Man – Kingston Hot
- Courtney Melody? – Down In The Dancehall
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