THE SHERIFF RIDDIM produced by CAVE CREW 1999
The Sheriff Overview
In 1999, the yard beat quickly became a favorite for dancehall selectors. This rhythm stood out from many other bashment releases of the time because of its sharp energy and catchy flow. While other riddims often used heavy bass or digital sounds, the yard beat mixed classic dancehall with a fresh, melodic twist. Several artists helped make this riddim popular. Cojo Banton brought his track "A Nuh Every Gal," showing his strong style. Demolition Man, known for his hit "Na Share Mi Spliff," added his unique voice and energy. Dolamite’s "Bleaching Cream" gave a social message that listeners remembered. El Feco delivered "Miss Daisy" with a catchy hook, and Frisky Dan’s "We Nuh Drive Benz" added a streetwise flavor. Each artist brought something different, but it was the mixing board king—often called the engineer—who made sure every song sounded sharp and balanced. The producer, CAVE CREW, played a huge role as well. CAVE CREW is known for shaping the sound of the era and worked with many top artists. Their focus on melody and progression helped the yard beat stand out. Compared to other bashment riddims from 1999, the yard beat became a true cornerstone. Its influence lasted, and tracks like Super Sas’s "More Video" and Cave Crew’s own "The Sheriff" kept the dancehall fire burning.
The Sheriff Tracklist:
- Cojo Banton – A Nuh Every Gal
- Demolition Man – Na Share Mi Spliff
- Dolamite – Bleaching Cream
- El Feco – Miss Daisy
- Frisky Dan – We Nuh Drive Benz
- Super Sas – More Video
- Cave Crew – The Sheriff