Vampire Riddim – Original Music

By 2008, reggae was still living off those compact one-riddim workouts, and Vampire Riddim fits that moment neatly with a small three-cut set from Original Music. The plate is led by Courtney Vibes’ “I And I Nuh Fear Dem, ” with Earthe Messenger’s “Carry On” and Beckford’s own “Vampire Riddim” rounding out the selection. There’s a traditional roots feel in the way the rhythm keeps its footing: steady drums, a thick bass line carrying most of the weight, and enough space for the vocals to sit right on top without crowding the mix. It’s a short session, but the arrangement leaves a dark, moody shape behind, more patient than flashy, with the bass pulse doing the real talking all the way through.

Vampire Riddim Tracklist:

1. Courtney Vibes – I And I Nuh Fear Dem
2. Earthe Messenger – Carry On
3. Beckford – Vampire Riddim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTMgdutH-5M