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.
Taranchyla / Tell Me Riddim – Shines Records
Taxi Riddim – Numerous Various Producers (1973-20xx)
The President Riddim (1998) – Raggedy Joe Records
Thug Riddim Aka Crips Or Bloods Riddim – Shy Shy
Top Shatta Riddim (1998) – Colin Fat Records
Toxic Riddim (2002) – K.B.C Productions
Typhoid Riddim – Stone Love
Unda Wata Riddim – K-Licious Music (2025)
Unfinished Business Riddim – Tj Records
Up Close And Personal Riddim – Penthouse Records
Urkle Riddim – Shocking Vibes
Valley Of Death Riddim – Priceless
Violin Riddim – In The Streetz
Virgin Riddim (1996) – Black Scorpio
Virus Riddim – Madd Dawgz Production
Warlord Riddim (1998) – Opera House
Yaw Yaw Riddim – Shocking Vibes
Yes Buju Riddim – Gargamel Music [actirise format="top-content" device="desktop"]
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