STR88 DROP RIDDIM produced by SOUND BLAST ENTERTAINMENT 2012
Str88 Drop Overview
Back in 2012, sound system parties were running hot, and the Str88 Drop Riddim was right at the center. This was a real yard beat—heavy bass, sharp drums, and a vibe that kept people moving all night. Selectors loved to drop this riddim in their sets, and the crowd always responded. When the Str88 Drop Riddim played, you could feel the energy shift. People would rush the dancefloor, waiting for their favorite tune to drop. Behind this riddim was SOUND BLAST ENTERTAINMENT. They have a name in the dancehall scene for pushing out some powerful beats. The producer behind SOUND BLAST ENTERTAINMENT is known for shaping raw, hardcore dancehall sounds and making sure every tune hits hard on the sound system. Their work on Str88 Drop Riddim stands out as one of their most memorable projects from that year. The artists who voiced this riddim brought their own fire. Borderline’s “Dem Fi Dead” is a tune that many fans still remember for its strong delivery and streetwise lyrics. Cash Flo & Borderline teamed up for “Str88 Drop,” a track that really showed how two voices can play off each other over a heavy riddim. Miami Don came in with “Play Badman,” giving the riddim a real badman flavor. And then there’s Shady, who dropped “My Friend Dem,” a song that many rate for its catchy chorus and real talk. Even now, people talk about how this riddim ran the parties. It’s a pure dancehall sound, and when you hear it, you know you’re listening to a piece of 2012 yard culture.
Str88 Drop Tracklist:
- Borderline – Dem Fi Dead
- Cash Flo & Borderline – Str88 Drop
- Miami Don – Play Badman
- Shady – My Friend Dem
- Str88 Drop Version
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