The Harder They Come Release Details
- Riddim year: 2000
- Total tracks: 3
- Unique artists on riddim: 3
- Production credits: Various Labels
- Key artists on this riddim: Jimmy Cliff, Lady Saw
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2000 Riddims List · 1960s-80s Riddims Archive
The Harder They Come produced by Jimmy Cliff, Olivia Grange, Steely, Clevie for Island, Gorgon, Studio 2000 in 1972
The Harder They Come Riddim surfaced in 2000 under Island, Gorgon, and Studio 2000, drawing on the classic Jimmy Cliff title track from 1972 and pairing it with later takes from Carlene Davis and Lady Saw. The selection links roots-era anthem power with a sharper dancehall twist, especially on Lady Saw’s The Taller They Come, while Carlene Davis adds a smoother gospel-leaning edge to the set. The original song became one of reggae’s defining international records, and this version keeps that legacy in focus through a compact vocal lineup that bridges generations.
The Harder They Come Tracklist:
- Carlene Davis – The Harder They Come (1980)
- Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They Come (1972)
- Lady Saw – The Taller They Come (1996)
