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    Foundation

    Old School Reggae Dancehall Hit Riddims

    The classic riddims that built the music.

    These are the foundation riddims — the classic reggae and dancehall riddims that shaped everything that came after. From rocksteady and roots to the early digital dancehall of the 1980s and 90s, these are the beats that built sound system culture.

    Many are still voiced, remixed and sampled today. Timeless riddims, endless versions.

    114 releases
    Unda Wata Riddim – K-Licious Music (2025)Unda Wata Riddim – K-Licious Music (2025)Showtime Riddim (1997) – Xtra Large RecordsShowtime Riddim (1997) – Xtra Large RecordsTaxi Riddim – Numerous Various Producers (1973-20xx)Taxi Riddim – Numerous Various Producers (1973-20xx)Corduroy Riddim – Many Various ProducersCorduroy Riddim – Many Various ProducersBam Bam a.k.a Murder She Wrote Riddim – Taxi RecordsBam Bam a.k.a Murder She Wrote Riddim – Taxi RecordsOdour Riddim – Shocking VibesOdour Riddim – Shocking VibesBada Bada Riddim – Jammys Records and Various LabelsBada Bada Riddim – Jammys Records and Various LabelsChanges Riddim (2009) – Don Corleon RecordsChanges Riddim (2009) – Don Corleon RecordsIrieye Sound – Yardcore ’99 Side-B Tape – 1999 Ragga Dancehall MixtapeIrieye Sound – Yardcore ’99 Side-B Tape – 1999 Ragga Dancehall MixtapeLazy Body Riddim – Black Scorpio RecordsLazy Body Riddim – Black Scorpio RecordsBlack Widow Riddim Extended – Shines ProductionBlack Widow Riddim Extended – Shines ProductionBruk Bottle Riddim (1998) – Q45 Records / Top NailBruk Bottle Riddim (1998) – Q45 Records / Top NailThe President Riddim (1998) – Raggedy Joe RecordsThe President Riddim (1998) – Raggedy Joe RecordsNow Thing Riddim – How Yu Fi Sey DatNow Thing Riddim – How Yu Fi Sey DatPushy Pushy Riddim – Kamau Music KingdomPushy Pushy Riddim – Kamau Music KingdomLove Dem Bad Riddim Aka Latoya Riddim – Penthouse RecordsLove Dem Bad Riddim Aka Latoya Riddim – Penthouse RecordsFever Pitch Riddim (1993) – Fashion RecordsFever Pitch Riddim (1993) – Fashion RecordsRumours Riddim / Telephone Love Riddim – Music Works 1988Rumours Riddim / Telephone Love Riddim – Music Works 1988Shank I Sheck Riddim – Various LabelsShank I Sheck Riddim – Various LabelsDrop Draws Riddim – Young LegendsDrop Draws Riddim – Young LegendsDem Gone Riddim – Digital-BDem Gone Riddim – Digital-BVirus Riddim – Madd Dawgz ProductionVirus Riddim – Madd Dawgz ProductionThug Riddim Aka Crips Or Bloods Riddim – Shy ShyThug Riddim Aka Crips Or Bloods Riddim – Shy ShyFriendly Riddim – Salaam RemiFriendly Riddim – Salaam RemiSize 13 Aka Swear Riddim – The Net Music / AdexSize 13 Aka Swear Riddim – The Net Music / AdexBitter Blood Riddim – Studio 2000Bitter Blood Riddim – Studio 2000Baddis Ting Riddim – B-RichBaddis Ting Riddim – B-RichValley Of Death Riddim – PricelessValley Of Death Riddim – PricelessBlackout Riddim (2004) – Black House RecordsBlackout Riddim (2004) – Black House RecordsDisturbia Riddim – In Time Music ProductionDisturbia Riddim – In Time Music ProductionTaranchyla / Tell Me Riddim – Shines RecordsTaranchyla / Tell Me Riddim – Shines RecordsOle Mon Riddim – Shines ProductionOle Mon Riddim – Shines ProductionCloak And Dagger Riddim (1995) – Shocking VibesCloak And Dagger Riddim (1995) – Shocking VibesMy Baby Riddim – Big Yard MusicMy Baby Riddim – Big Yard MusicGanja Farmer Riddim – Pickout/Caribbean UndergroundGanja Farmer Riddim – Pickout/Caribbean UndergroundRae Rae Riddim – Xtra LargeRae Rae Riddim – Xtra LargeHard Influence Riddim – Platinum Power ProductionsHard Influence Riddim – Platinum Power ProductionsPressure And Slide Riddim 1986-2007Pressure And Slide Riddim 1986-2007Redder Fire Riddim – Roaring LionRedder Fire Riddim – Roaring LionDiwali Riddim (2002) – Steven ‘Lenky’ MarsdenDiwali Riddim (2002) – Steven ‘Lenky’ MarsdenGwaan Hype Riddim – Sweet Sadies ProductionGwaan Hype Riddim – Sweet Sadies ProductionCoolie Dance Riddim – Scatta ProductionsCoolie Dance Riddim – Scatta ProductionsBarbershop Riddim – Free Willy RecordsBarbershop Riddim – Free Willy RecordsAlleluia Riddim – Bigga Headz ProductionAlleluia Riddim – Bigga Headz ProductionHard Slam Riddim – 2006 – Ricki BlazeHard Slam Riddim – 2006 – Ricki BlazeLove Bump Riddim – Various ProducersLove Bump Riddim – Various ProducersDrop Leaf Riddim – Don CorleonDrop Leaf Riddim – Don CorleonUnfinished Business Riddim – Tj RecordsUnfinished Business Riddim – Tj Records