Try A Ting Riddim – Culture Records

Try A Ting Riddim comes from Culture Records and was produced by David Emmanuel in 1986, with just two cuts carrying the set: Smiley Culture’s Try A Ting and The Instigators’ Try Dub. The release draws from the Sleng Teng family of riddims, so it has that early digital reggae feel, but the arrangement stays tight and focused rather than overloaded. Smiley Culture’s cut gives it the memorable vocal hook, while the dub version lets the rhythm breathe and puts the production front and center. It’s a compact Culture Records outing with a sharp mid-’80s sound and a clear dub companion that makes the whole package feel lean and practical.