This current list is not just based on the amount of plays, downloads, or forwards the tracks have been getting throughout 2011, but also a chance to mark the lesser recognised - but with just the same amount of quality - riddims that were released throughout Jamaica and Europe. Riddims such as Overproof and Adde Productions’ Summertime have been getting significant amount of plays. In light of all of this, as people’s eyes turn to the rest of the world for dancehall, it’s important to note the fantastic tracks that have been released over the past year. Who is going to step up and take the crown for Dancehall King now that Vybz Kartel is currently otherwise occupied? Is it really going to be Popcaan, or are some of the older veterans going to push their way back in? Assassin aka Agent Sasco has consistently been the best deejay on the riddims he has voiced - what about him? In fact, is Jamaica still leading dancehall? Who and where do we look to now for the dancehall sound? Many significant events have occurred which have left the world wondering what is in store for the genre in 2012. Good times.2011 has been an interesting year for dancehall (what year isn’t). During this era daily chores became choreographed dances that you did anywhere pon di replay, pon di river, and pon di bank. Now when I say greatest of all time I really mean from 2000-2005. It brought you many crossover hits like Sean Paul’s “Get Busy,” Lumidee’s “Never Leave You” and Rihanna’s “Pon De Replay.” This riddim was by far the most popular during this era. Now you know the basics let’s get to di chunes dem! 10) Buzz Riddim (I would name my first riddim Dora Di Explorer.) I have no idea why this is the case, but it is my dream job to come up with the names.
Rice and Peas, “Jet Lag” perfect for travelers, Tip Toe, Toppatop, Scarecrow, Final Warning, Playground, and Lost Angel are all colorfully-named riddims. So Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Shaggy are a DJs and whoever is “selecting” their records are the selectors.Īnother interesting thing about “riddims” are that they have really unique names. Note The “DJ” in reggae means the artist not the person with turntables, that person is called the selector. How else can you tell who is really the best DJ? This is what I call an even playing field.
It’s unheard of to share a beat in rap, whereas it’s the norm to perform on the same riddim in Dancehall Reggae. The system is a bit different than hip-hop.
If you aren’t familiar with Caribbean dancehall culture, “riddims” is another word for rhythm or beat. It still remains the Jamaican staple for the best “riddims.” You probably heard this phrase if you went to the club in 2003.
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