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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
    100 Gal More Riddim / Asylum Riddim – Brickwall100 Gal More Riddim / Asylum Riddim – Brickwall1999 Riddim – Acid Rain1999 Riddim – Acid RainA Love I Can Feel Riddim – Various ProducersA Love I Can Feel Riddim – Various ProducersAlleluia Riddim – Bigga Headz ProductionAlleluia Riddim – Bigga Headz ProductionAntz Nest Riddim – 2000 Jamdown RecordsAntz Nest Riddim – 2000 Jamdown RecordsBada Bada Riddim – Jammys Records and Various LabelsBada Bada Riddim – Jammys Records and Various LabelsBaddis Riddim – Hi-Profile RecordsBaddis Riddim – Hi-Profile RecordsBaddis Ting Riddim – B-RichBaddis Ting Riddim – B-RichBagpipe Riddim – Studio 2000 ProductionBagpipe Riddim – Studio 2000 ProductionBam Bam a.k.a Murder She Wrote Riddim – Taxi RecordsBam Bam a.k.a Murder She Wrote Riddim – Taxi RecordsBarbershop Riddim – Free Willy RecordsBarbershop Riddim – Free Willy RecordsBarracuda Riddim – Opera HouseBarracuda Riddim – Opera HouseBellyas Riddim (2000) – Mentally DisturbedBellyas Riddim (2000) – Mentally DisturbedBitter Blood Riddim – Studio 2000Bitter Blood Riddim – Studio 2000Black Widow Riddim (1998) – Shines ProductionBlack Widow Riddim (1998) – Shines ProductionBlack Widow Riddim Extended – Shines ProductionBlack Widow Riddim Extended – Shines ProductionBlackout Riddim (2004) – Black House RecordsBlackout Riddim (2004) – Black House RecordsBlazing Riddim – Kickin Productions 2000Blazing Riddim – Kickin Productions 2000Bollywood Riddim (2002) – In The StreetzBollywood Riddim (2002) – In The StreetzBookshelf Riddim (1998) – K-Licious MusicBookshelf Riddim (1998) – K-Licious MusicBruk Bottle Riddim (1998) – Q45 Records / Top NailBruk Bottle Riddim (1998) – Q45 Records / Top NailBruk Out Riddim (1998) – Xtra LargeBruk Out Riddim (1998) – Xtra LargeBun Bun Aka Rice And Peas 2 Riddim – Natural BridgeBun Bun Aka Rice And Peas 2 Riddim – Natural BridgeBusta Riddim Aka Busta Anthem Riddim – Pot Of GoldBusta Riddim Aka Busta Anthem Riddim – Pot Of GoldBuzz Riddim – Black Shadow RecordsBuzz Riddim – Black Shadow RecordsChanges Riddim (2009) – Don Corleon RecordsChanges Riddim (2009) – Don Corleon RecordsCloak And Dagger Riddim (1995) – Shocking VibesCloak And Dagger Riddim (1995) – Shocking VibesColumbian Necktie Riddim – Steelie and ClevieColumbian Necktie Riddim – Steelie and ClevieCoolie Dance Riddim – Scatta ProductionsCoolie Dance Riddim – Scatta ProductionsCorduroy Riddim – Many Various ProducersCorduroy Riddim – Many Various ProducersCrab Claw Riddim – Mad DocCrab Claw Riddim – Mad DocDem Gone Riddim – Digital-BDem Gone Riddim – Digital-BDiseases Riddim Aka Mad Mad Riddim Aka Golden Hen Riddim (1967-2000s)Diseases Riddim Aka Mad Mad Riddim Aka Golden Hen Riddim (1967-2000s)Disturbia Riddim – In Time Music ProductionDisturbia Riddim – In Time Music ProductionDiwali Riddim (2002) – Steven ‘Lenky’ MarsdenDiwali Riddim (2002) – Steven ‘Lenky’ MarsdenDot Com Riddim – V1 LabelDot Com Riddim – V1 LabelDrop Draws Riddim – Young LegendsDrop Draws Riddim – Young LegendsDrop Leaf Riddim – Don CorleonDrop Leaf Riddim – Don CorleonFever Pitch Riddim (1993) – Fashion RecordsFever Pitch Riddim (1993) – Fashion RecordsFilthy Riddim (1998) – Main StreetFilthy Riddim (1998) – Main StreetFreestyle Riddim (2008) – Busy Signal And Bling DawgFreestyle Riddim (2008) – Busy Signal And Bling DawgFriendly Riddim – Salaam RemiFriendly Riddim – Salaam RemiGanja Farmer Riddim – Pickout/Caribbean UndergroundGanja Farmer Riddim – Pickout/Caribbean UndergroundGrass Cyaat Riddim – Shams ProductionGrass Cyaat Riddim – Shams ProductionGwaan Hype Riddim – Sweet Sadies ProductionGwaan Hype Riddim – Sweet Sadies ProductionHard Influence Riddim – Platinum Power ProductionsHard Influence Riddim – Platinum Power ProductionsHard Slam Riddim – 2006 – Ricki BlazeHard Slam Riddim – 2006 – Ricki BlazeHaunted Riddim (1996) – Xtra Large/Madhouse RecordsHaunted Riddim (1996) – Xtra Large/Madhouse Records
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