Jamaican Riddim Directory Ratchet up your sound system and take it one step beyond into the world of Jamaican pop music. The main page features legendary singer Carl Meeks giving praise to this wicked web site that collects riddims for interactive use. What is a riddim? It's a rhythm pattern -- a bass line and drum beat, sometimes with a short melody. Jamaican music uses classic riddims to build new tunes, and popular new riddims are "versioned" by other producers and DJs. The riddim "Cherry Oh Baby" started in 1971, and the riddim "Full Up" is one of the most versioned ever. Riddim pages load the tune, and you can use the Soundbwoy sidebar to add your own effects or click "wheelout" to stop the music. Reggae fans are sure to get a kick out of playing the Riddimwise quiz game and the screensaver. You'll find only high-grade riddim here. (in Reggae)
