Riddim

The music genre "Riddim" originates from within the reggae and dancehall scenes, characterized by its rhythmic intensity and unique bass-centric beats. Unlike traditional tracks where each artist tends to have their original instrumentals, a distinguishing hallmark of riddim involves multiple artists voicing over the same instrumental track or "riddim." This practice showcases a diverse array of vocal styles and lyrical themes, from love and social justice to party anthems, all set against a backdrop of compellingly repetitive and bass-heavy beats. Artists like Tifa, Dexta Daps, and Gaza Slim, among others, embody the genre's eclectic and vibrant nature. They bring a mix of smooth vocals, deejaying, and sometimes rapid-fire lyrical delivery, illustrating riddim's capacity to be both deeply reflective and energetically danceable, solidifying its unique place within the broader Caribbean music landscape.

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GRADUATION
Single - Released November 13, 2026

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AHEE
ATLiens
Aidonia
Akeos
Alkaline
Anthony B
BARELY ALIVE
Beenie Man
Black Tiger Sex Machine
Borgore
Bounty Killer
Busy Signal
CURE97
Capleton
Careless Castle
Chime
Chino McGregor
Crankdat
Cromatik
Cyclops
D'LION
DING DONG
Da'ville
Dexta Daps
Dion Timmer
Dirt Monkey
Dirtyphonics
Doctor P
Dubloadz
Elephant Man
Etana
Excision
FS Green
Figure
GHENGAR
GRAVEDGR
Ganja White Night
Ghastly
HOL!
Hairitage
House Of Riddim
I-Octane
INFEKT
Jkyl & Hyde
Jub
Kai Wachi
Kayzo
Kemar McGregor
Kliptic
Kompany
Konshens
LAYZ
LEVEL UP
Liquid Stranger
MACHAKI
MUST DIE!
Masicka
Mavado
Mr. Vegas
NRVE
Nimda
Nitty Kutchie
Oliverse
PEEKABOO
Pamputtae
Paper Skies
PhaseOne
Popcaan
RZRKT
Ray Volpe
Riot Ten
Romain Virgo
SLUGZ
SLYCKZ
SNAILS
SVDDEN DEATH
Sam Lamar
SampliFire
Sizzla
Skxlvtor
Skybreak
Space Laces
SpaceYeti
Spanner Banner
Subtronics
Sullivan King
TYNAN
Tarrus Riley
Tommy Lee Sparta
Tony Matterhorn
Viperactive
Virtual Riot
Vybz Kartel
Whales
Wooli
Wraz.
YDG
Zomboy
jahmiel
unisixn
Vybz Kartel
Busy Signal
Subtronics
Konshens
Popcaan
Excision
Beenie Man
Alkaline
Masicka
Wooli
Mavado
Dexta Daps
Mr. Vegas
Tarrus Riley
Jah Cure
Capleton
Space Laces
Sullivan King
Crankdat
Sizzla
ATLiens
Tommy Lee Sparta
Dion Timmer
Bounty Killer
Ganja White Night
NIGY BOY
Kai Wachi
FS Green
Elephant Man
SVDDEN DEATH
Ray Volpe
Virtual Riot
Cham
Jkyl & Hyde
SWARM
YDG
Kayzo
HOL!
Anthony B
jahmiel
PEEKABOO
NAVE
Demarco
YOOKiE
Aidonia
Enmity
Zomboy
AHEE
Romain Virgo
DJ Frass
Ghastly
Richie Spice
Don Kolo
LEVEL UP
Mad Cobra
Gaza Slim
Whales
Ce'Cile
Lutan Fyah
Borgore
Kompany
GRAVEDGR
Tony "CD" Kelly
SampliFire
Black Tiger Sex Machine
Duane Stephenson
Riot Ten
Luciano
Cyclops
Liquid Stranger
Deathpact
EH!DE
Jessica Audiffred
Ward 21
MARAUDA
Doctor P
Agent Sasco (Assassin)
Etana
PhaseOne
Eptic
Oliverse
TYNAN
DING DONG
Tony Matterhorn
Irie Ites
BARELY ALIVE
Hairitage
I-Octane
Viperactive
Tisoki
Gappy Ranks
GHENGAR
Dirtyphonics
INFEKT
Peetah Morgan
LAYZ
Chino
Burro Banton
MUST DIE!
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