True Love Riddim – Taxi Records

TRUE LOVE RIDDIM produced by TAXI RECORDS 1999

True Love Overview

If you were following dancehall in 1999, you know the sound was changing fast. Many riddims had sharp, digital beats and catchy hooks. But the yard beat on this release brought something different. It mixed gritty, streetwise rhythms with a smoother dancehall flow. This gave the music both energy and style, making it stand out from other riddims of the time. When you listen to Innocent Crew on “Not Guilty,” you hear how they ride the beat with confidence. Innocent Crew are known in the dancehall world for their clever lyrics and stage presence. “Not Guilty” is one of their tracks that shows off their talent for storytelling and crowd control. Instrumental’s “Version” is another highlight. The track lets the riddim breathe, showing off the production skills behind the release. This riddim was shaped by TAXI RECORDS, a label founded by Sly & Robbie in the late 1970s. TAXI RECORDS has a long history of bringing Jamaican music to a worldwide audience. Their influence helped this riddim cross over to listeners outside Jamaica, adding to its impact in 1999. Compared to other dancehall drops of that era, this yard beat felt fresh and full of life. It was music for the dance, but also for anyone who loves the real sound of dancehall.

True Love Tracklist:

1. Innocent Crew – Not Guilty
2. Instrumental – Version