History
Riddim is a subgenre of dubstep s1. It is known for repetitive, minimal sub-bass and triplet drum patterns s1. The name comes from the Jamaican word for rhythm s1. It began in Croydon, in the United Kingdom, in the early 2010s s1. The style looks back to the simple bass patterns of early dubstep s1. It became more widely known around 2015 s1. Jakes is named by many writers as the first riddim artist s1. Subfiltronik helped shape the sound that followed s1. Riddim tracks often have short, repeated bass patterns instead of melodies s2. The bass is heavy and distorted s2. Some listeners criticise the style for being too repetitive s1. Others like its raw, physical energy s2. Riddim became popular at large bass music festivals s1. It is a single node in V2; its own sub-styles are not added s1. Many riddim producers release their music online and play at bass festivals s2.
Sound
- A repetitive, minimal sub-bass pattern
- Triplet drum arrangements
- Heavy, distorted bass
- Short drops with few melodies
- A tempo around 145 beats per minute
Key figures
- Jakes — Producer named by many as the first riddim artist
- Subfiltronik — Producer who helped establish the riddim sound
- Rusko — Dubstep producer whose bass patterns pointed towards riddim
- Virtual Riot — Producer of riddim and bass music
Labels
- Disciple — Los Angeles , 2013
- Hench — Bristol , 2008
- Anbu Riddim — United States , 2015
Defining tracks
Connections
Sources
- Riddim (genre) — Wikipedia
- Riddim: A Brief History — Relentless Beats (2019)