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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
    Headache Riddim (1998) – Mo Music ProductionsHeadache Riddim (1998) – Mo Music ProductionsHype Riddim – Ghetto Quality RecordsHype Riddim – Ghetto Quality RecordsIrieye Sound – Yardcore ’99 Side-B Tape – 1999 Ragga Dancehall MixtapeIrieye Sound – Yardcore ’99 Side-B Tape – 1999 Ragga Dancehall MixtapeJohnny Too Bad Riddim – 2006 – Digital BJohnny Too Bad Riddim – 2006 – Digital BJoy Ride Riddim (1996) – Madhouse RecordsJoy Ride Riddim (1996) – Madhouse RecordsKiki Riddim – K-Licious MusicKiki Riddim – K-Licious MusicLalabella Riddim – Flames RecordsLalabella Riddim – Flames RecordsLatino/Boasy Gal Riddim – M-PhaticLatino/Boasy Gal Riddim – M-PhaticLazy Body Riddim – Black Scorpio RecordsLazy Body Riddim – Black Scorpio RecordsLove Bump Riddim – Various ProducersLove Bump Riddim – Various ProducersLove Dem Bad Riddim Aka Latoya Riddim – Penthouse RecordsLove Dem Bad Riddim Aka Latoya Riddim – Penthouse RecordsMilitary Riddim – Birchill Records 2004Military Riddim – Birchill Records 2004Mistake Riddim – Stone LoveMistake Riddim – Stone LoveMoesha Riddim – M-Phatic MusicMoesha Riddim – M-Phatic MusicMovie Star Riddim (2009) – Chimney RecordsMovie Star Riddim (2009) – Chimney RecordsMy Baby Riddim – Big Yard MusicMy Baby Riddim – Big Yard MusicNo Woman No Cry Riddim – XterminatorNo Woman No Cry Riddim – XterminatorNow Thing Riddim – How Yu Fi Sey DatNow Thing Riddim – How Yu Fi Sey DatNylon Riddim – Juke Boxx ProductionsNylon Riddim – Juke Boxx ProductionsOdour Riddim – Shocking VibesOdour Riddim – Shocking VibesOle Mon Riddim – Shines ProductionOle Mon Riddim – Shines ProductionOne Day Riddim (2009) – Seanizzle RecordsOne Day Riddim (2009) – Seanizzle RecordsOutada Riddim – Seanizzle RecordsOutada Riddim – Seanizzle RecordsPepper Seed Riddim – Madhouse RecordsPepper Seed Riddim – Madhouse RecordsPressure And Slide Riddim 1986-2007Pressure And Slide Riddim 1986-2007Pushy Pushy Riddim – Kamau Music KingdomPushy Pushy Riddim – Kamau Music KingdomRae Rae Riddim – Xtra LargeRae Rae Riddim – Xtra LargeRaggy Road Riddim (1997) – BrickwallRaggy Road Riddim (1997) – BrickwallRedder Fire Riddim – Roaring LionRedder Fire Riddim – Roaring LionReload Riddim – Penthouse RecordsReload Riddim – Penthouse RecordsRotten Rich Riddim – 1997 – Main Street MusicRotten Rich Riddim – 1997 – Main Street MusicRumours Riddim / Telephone Love Riddim – Music Works 1988Rumours Riddim / Telephone Love Riddim – Music Works 1988Sail Away Riddim (1998) – Pot Of GoldSail Away Riddim (1998) – Pot Of GoldSatta Rebirth Riddim – Mr G MusicSatta Rebirth Riddim – Mr G MusicScarface Riddim (2000) – Shocking VibesScarface Riddim (2000) – Shocking VibesShank I Sheck Riddim – Various LabelsShank I Sheck Riddim – Various LabelsShe Loves Me Now Riddim – Heavy Beat / Wks RecordsShe Loves Me Now Riddim – Heavy Beat / Wks RecordsShow Off Riddim (2006) – TJ RecordsShow Off Riddim (2006) – TJ RecordsShowtime Riddim (1997) – Xtra Large RecordsShowtime Riddim (1997) – Xtra Large RecordsSize 13 Aka Swear Riddim – The Net Music / AdexSize 13 Aka Swear Riddim – The Net Music / AdexSkettel Riddim (1995) – Steelie And ClevieSkettel Riddim (1995) – Steelie And ClevieSkunk Riddim (1999) – KaushanSkunk Riddim (1999) – KaushanSplash Riddim (1998) – Juvenile RecordsSplash Riddim (1998) – Juvenile RecordsSteely And Clevie – Legendary Riddim ProducersSteely And Clevie – Legendary Riddim ProducersStimulant Riddim (2007) – Don CorleonStimulant Riddim (2007) – Don CorleonSubzero Riddim – Shines ProductionSubzero Riddim – Shines ProductionSweet River Rock Riddim – Henfield RecordsSweet River Rock Riddim – Henfield RecordsSwing Easy Riddim (1995) – Penthouse RecordsSwing Easy Riddim (1995) – Penthouse Records
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