(Alexa, What is a "riddim? ... and say it loud for the 'yutes' in the back!")
Riddim: the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "rhythm". In reggae, dancehall, calypso, soca, and reggaeton parlance it refers to the instrumental accompaniment to a song. These genres consist of the riddim plus the "voicing" (vocal part) sung by the deejay.
Mi Patois nuh too gud and mi not sing too well..
so, skip that part of the deejay singing..
("Deejay" also meaning Artist/Singer in Patois)
but this episode is for one of mi FAVORITE dancehall riddims:
Diwali Riddim
It's a particular riddim that flourishes w/memories for myself
and many others who remember this certain sound and all the
music that has been influenced by this riddim, as well..
Lifetime tunes mi love.
Enjoy.