Dancehall Rhythms
Here’s a selection of some classic dancehall rhythms. These uncompromising electronic works usually don’t get the attention they deserve, being overshadowed by the colorful vocal tunes on the A-sides. Well, we’ve completely neglected those to put the attention on the amazingly crafted rhythms that develop a rich universe of their own.Please note: Most of these are Jamaican pressings, with crackle and dust built in. This is how it’s supposed to be!
Fatta: Di Blade Rhythm
1999 Colin "Fatta" Walters Production
Cardiff Butt & Lenky: Dry Cough Rhythm
1999 Cardiff Butt production w/ vocal snippets
Red Rat: Rat Patrole Rhythm
1999 Wallace "Red Rat" Wilson production
Junior Reid: Rizzla Rhythm
2000 Junior Reid dancehall production
Mikey Williamson: Virus Rhythm
1999 Mikey Williamson, Tony Thomas & Delon Reid prod.
Sly & Robbie: Two Bad Rhythm
2000 Anthony Gordon production
A. Simpson: Bigger Heavens Rhythm
2000 A. Simpson production
Shane Richards: Ole Mon Rhythm
2000 Shane Richards production w/ distant vocal snippets
Suku & Bassie: Scarface Rhythm
2000 Patrick Roberts, Andre "Suku" Gray & Donald "Bassie" Dennis production
Marlon Cooke & Bassie: Joker Rhythm
2000 Patrick Roberts production
Steely & Clevie: Bitter Blood Rhythm
1999 Steely & Clevie production w/ distant vocal snippets
Pablo: Shanki Shake Rhythm
1999 S. Dixon & M. Grant production
Goofy: Ants Nest Rhythm
1999 Chad "Goofy" Simpson production. Significant surface noise!