Symphony Riddim – Various Artists

SYMPHONY RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2007

By 2007, dancehall was deep in the era of stark, digital juggling sets, and Symphony Riddim sits right in that pocket with a sharp, no-frills one-riddim spread built for sound system play. The lineup pulls in Anthony B, Determine, Frisco Kid, Lady Saw, and Harry Toddler, with the deejays leaning into quick-fire chat and blunt one-line hooks rather than anything too polished. The production keeps the focus on a tight mid-tempo pulse, clipped drum programming, and a low, steady bassline that leaves plenty of room for the voices to cut through. Lady Saw’s “You Was A Big Mistake” and Frisco Kid’s “Run Out” bring the kind of attitude that anchors the set, while the riddim’s stop-start swing gives the whole package a lean, street-level feel.

Symphony Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony B – No Girl Cant Grow We
2. Determine – Bounce
3. Evil – Dem Bwoy They Are Fool
4. Einstein – Mi Do Mi Ting
5. Erup – Its A Joy
6. Flexx – Badman No Axx No Question
7. Frisco Kid – Run Out
8. Future Fambo – Got It Fi Dem
9. General B – Wine Up Your Body
10. Harry Toddler – Tell Dem Fi Keep Dem Distance
11. Lady Saw – You Was A Big Mistake
12. Big Stuff – Rasta Bun Dem
13. Chubbs – Nuh Mek No Mistake
14. New Kidz – Jamaica
15. Roundhead – Fashion Style
16. Tanto Marijuana – Pains
17. Teflon – Nuh Bring U Dutty Style
18. Version – Symphony Riddim