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| '''Riddim''' is a subgenre of ] known for its heavy use of repetitive and minimalist sub-bass and triplet percussion arrangements. It shares the same name as ], which originally derived from ], ], and ]. Originating in the United Kingdom, specifically Croydon, in the early 2010s as a resurgence of the style used by early dubstep works, riddim |
'''Riddim''' is a subgenre of ] known for its heavy use of repetitive and minimalist sub-bass and triplet percussion arrangements. It shares the same name as ], which originally derived from ], ], and ]. Originating in the United Kingdom, specifically Croydon, in the early 2010s as a resurgence of the style used by early dubstep works, riddim started to gain mainstream presence in the electronic music scene around 2015. | ||
| Despite receiving criticism for its sometimes repetitive drops, it has grown in popularity due to various well-known electronic music DJs playing songs of the subgenre in their live sets as well as various well-known electronic music artists producing the genre. | Despite receiving criticism for its sometimes repetitive drops, it has grown in popularity due to various well-known electronic music DJs playing songs of the subgenre in their live sets as well as various well-known electronic music artists producing the genre. | ||
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| | description2 = "Yasuo" by Bommer and Crowell and "Orgalorg" by Infekt are both often cited as quintessential representations of riddim as they both follow the basic characteristics of a riddim song.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/08/best-riddim-dubstep-songs/|title=30 Best Riddim Songs Of All Time|last=Stevo|date=2017-03-08|website=EDM Sauce|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430230345/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/08/best-riddim-dubstep-songs/|archive-date=2019-04-30}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> | | description2 = "Yasuo" by Bommer and Crowell and "Orgalorg" by Infekt are both often cited as quintessential representations of riddim as they both follow the basic characteristics of a riddim song.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/08/best-riddim-dubstep-songs/|title=30 Best Riddim Songs Of All Time|last=Stevo|date=2017-03-08|website=EDM Sauce|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430230345/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/08/best-riddim-dubstep-songs/|archive-date=2019-04-30}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> | ||
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| Rhythmically the style utilises repetitive, minimalistic ] and ] ].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} Like dubstep, riddim is often produced at a ] of 140 to 150 beats per minute and was noted as having comparatively more "space", atmosphere, and "super dark textures" by riddim producer Infekt.<ref name=":4" /> Jayce Ullah-Blocks of ''EDM Identity'' |
Rhythmically the style utilises repetitive, minimalistic ] and ] ].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} Like dubstep, riddim is often produced at a ] of 140 to 150 beats per minute and was noted as having comparatively more "space", atmosphere, and "super dark textures" by riddim producer Infekt.<ref name=":4" /> Jayce Ullah-Blocks of ''EDM Identity'' characterized modern riddim with the presence of ] (LFO) ]s, wide ], and a large use of ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Genre of electronic dance music| Riddim | |
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Riddim is a subgenre of dubstep known for its heavy use of repetitive and minimalist sub-bass and triplet percussion arrangements. It shares the same name as the Jamaican genre that influenced both it and dubstep, which originally derived from dub, reggae, and dancehall. Originating in the United Kingdom, specifically Croydon, in the early 2010s as a resurgence of the style used by early dubstep works, riddim started to gain mainstream presence in the electronic music scene around 2015.
Despite receiving criticism for its sometimes repetitive drops, it has grown in popularity due to various well-known electronic music DJs playing songs of the subgenre in their live sets as well as various well-known electronic music artists producing the genre.
History
Origins and evolution
The term "riddim" is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "rhythm", with the genre sharing a name with the genre it is primarily derived from. The derived genre originally stemmed from dub, reggae, and dancehall. Although the term was widely used by MCs since the early days of dancehall and garage music, it was later adopted by American dubstep producers and fans to describe what was originally referred to as "wonky dubstep". As a subgenre, riddim started to gain mainstream presence in the electronic music scene around 2015.
As all riddim works of music are dubstep, their histories and notable artists can be considered closely intertwined. Riddim can be traced back to several dubstep artists, including Jakes and Rusko. Although not considered a riddim artist, Rusko originally produced dubstep that featured riddim-esque bassline patterns. Jakes is credited by many as being the first riddim artist, and served as direct inspiration for the following wave of producers. From that wave, artists like Subfiltronik are credited for establishing what riddim is known as today.
Various other artists have been credited for having contributed to the rise of the subgenre, including Bukez Finezt, Coffi, The Monsters, Coki from Digital Mystikz, and Kromestar.
Growth
In January 2018, German DJ and producer Virtual Riot released his riddim-focused extended play German Engineering, which peaked at the No. 11 spot on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Album Sales chart. In February 2019, American multi-platinum artist Marshmello collaborated with riddim producer Svdden Death to release the song "Sell Out". Although the song was criticised for being an "easy cop-out to increase variety" within Marshmello's discography, the song charted on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs at the No. 36 position. Svdden Death's later released extended play Voyd: 1.5 debuted at the No. 8 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums.
Characteristics
Infekt – "Orgalorg" (2016) "Yasuo" by Bommer and Crowell and "Orgalorg" by Infekt are both often cited as quintessential representations of riddim as they both follow the basic characteristics of a riddim song.
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Rhythmically the style utilises repetitive, minimalistic layers and triplet percussion arrangements. Like dubstep, riddim is often produced at a tempo of 140 to 150 beats per minute and was noted as having comparatively more "space", atmosphere, and "super dark textures" by riddim producer Infekt. Jayce Ullah-Blocks of EDM Identity characterized modern riddim with the presence of low-frequency oscillation (LFO) sawtooth waves, wide delays, and a large use of flanger and chorus filters.
References
- ^ Ullah-Blocks, Jayce (2018-03-25). "What We Like || Riddim". EDM Identity. Archived from the original on 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- Conte, Chris (30 March 2017). "The Rise of Riddim: What's this latest bass craze all about?". Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ "How to Talk to Your Kids About Riddim | Insomniac". Insomniac. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ Jenkins, Dave (2017-10-27). "Infekt's Guide To Riddim". UKF. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- Meadow, Matthew (2018-01-31). "Virtual Riot's New EP Is Exactly What Bass Music Needed". Your EDM. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
- "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: PNAU, Zack Martino & Virtual Riot". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Meadow, Matthew (2019-02-08). "Marshmello Responds To The Haters with Svdden Death On Heavy-Hitting "Sell Out"". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- "Marshmello's foray into dubstep, "Sell Out," feels like just that..." Dancing Astronaut. 2019-02-08. Archived from the original on 2019-02-08. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- "Marshmello Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Elderbrook & Rudimental, Ani, Svdden Death". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- Stevo (2017-03-08). "30 Best Riddim Songs Of All Time". EDM Sauce. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
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