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In January 2018, German DJ and producer ] released his riddim-focused extended play '']'', which peaked at the No. 11 spot on ]'s ] chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/01/31/virtual-riots-new-ep-just-bass-music-needed/|title=Virtual Riot's New EP Is Exactly What Bass Music Needed|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=2018-01-31|website=Your EDM|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8098852/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-pnau-zack-martino-virtual-riot|title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: PNAU, Zack Martino & Virtual Riot|last=|first=|date=|magazine=]|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> In February 2019, American ] artist ] collaborated with riddim producer ] to release the song "]".<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/08/marshmello-and-svdden-death-release-fiery-collab-sell-out/|title=Marshmello Responds To The Haters with Svdden Death On Heavy-Hitting "Sell Out"|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=2019-02-08|website=Your EDM|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209232712/https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/08/marshmello-and-svdden-death-release-fiery-collab-sell-out/|archive-date=2019-02-09}}</ref> Although the song was criticised for being an "easy cop-out to increase variety" within Marshmello's discography,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/02/marshmello-foray-dubstep-sell-out-just-that/|title=Marshmello's foray into dubstep, "Sell Out," feels like just that...|last=|first=|date=2019-02-08|website=]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190208234454/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/02/marshmello-foray-dubstep-sell-out-just-that/|archive-date=2019-02-08|access-date=2019-08-31}}</ref> the song charted on ''Billboard's'' ] at the No. 36 position.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/marshmello|title=Marshmello Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724205710/https://www.billboard.com/music/marshmello|archive-date=2019-07-24}}</ref> Svdden Death's later released extended play ''Voyd: 1.5'' debuted at the No. 8 on ''Billboard's'' ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8528088/elderbrook-rudimental-ani-svdden-death-dance-chart-upstarts|title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Elderbrook & Rudimental, Ani, Svdden Death|last=|first=|date=|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822225901/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8528088/elderbrook-rudimental-ani-svdden-death-dance-chart-upstarts|archive-date=2019-08-22|access-date=2019-08-31}}</ref> In January 2018, German DJ and producer ] released his riddim-focused extended play '']'', which peaked at the No. 11 spot on ]'s ] chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/01/31/virtual-riots-new-ep-just-bass-music-needed/|title=Virtual Riot's New EP Is Exactly What Bass Music Needed|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=2018-01-31|website=Your EDM|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8098852/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-pnau-zack-martino-virtual-riot|title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: PNAU, Zack Martino & Virtual Riot|last=|first=|date=|magazine=]|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> In February 2019, American ] artist ] collaborated with riddim producer ] to release the song "]".<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/08/marshmello-and-svdden-death-release-fiery-collab-sell-out/|title=Marshmello Responds To The Haters with Svdden Death On Heavy-Hitting "Sell Out"|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=2019-02-08|website=Your EDM|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209232712/https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/08/marshmello-and-svdden-death-release-fiery-collab-sell-out/|archive-date=2019-02-09}}</ref> Although the song was criticised for being an "easy cop-out to increase variety" within Marshmello's discography,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/02/marshmello-foray-dubstep-sell-out-just-that/|title=Marshmello's foray into dubstep, "Sell Out," feels like just that...|last=|first=|date=2019-02-08|website=]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190208234454/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/02/marshmello-foray-dubstep-sell-out-just-that/|archive-date=2019-02-08|access-date=2019-08-31}}</ref> the song charted on ''Billboard's'' ] at the No. 36 position.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/marshmello|title=Marshmello Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724205710/https://www.billboard.com/music/marshmello|archive-date=2019-07-24}}</ref> Svdden Death's later released extended play ''Voyd: 1.5'' debuted at the No. 8 on ''Billboard's'' ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8528088/elderbrook-rudimental-ani-svdden-death-dance-chart-upstarts|title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Elderbrook & Rudimental, Ani, Svdden Death|last=|first=|date=|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822225901/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8528088/elderbrook-rudimental-ani-svdden-death-dance-chart-upstarts|archive-date=2019-08-22|access-date=2019-08-31}}</ref>


Branching subgenres ===Branching subgenres===
⚫ ====Melodic/future riddim====

⚫ Melodic/future riddim/Tearout Riddim

In the latter half of the 2010s, melodic riddim began to gain notoriety via music producers like Chime and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dutta |first=James |date=2021-12-14 |title=Chime Dives Into His Label and Plans for 2022 |url=https://edmidentity.com/2021/12/14/chime-dives-into-his-label-and-plans-for-2022/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=EDM Identity |language=en-US}}</ref> Melodic riddim is a subgenre of riddim that contains more ] qualities, crystalline or liquid ], and bright production. It focuses more on the melody, like regular melodic dubstep, but the synths, while having a melody, are usually a little aggressive and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mafi |first=Jordan |date=2021-03-17 |title=The Next Generation of Dubstep Producers are Diverse, Inclusive, and Pushing Boundaries |url=https://www.beatportal.com/features/the-next-generation-of-dubstep-producers-are-diverse-inclusive-and-pushing-boundaries/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Beatportal |language=en-US}}</ref> Like other forms of riddim, melodic riddim also has a ] and a clap instead of a single snare. Around the 2020s, the term "]" began to encompass this style of production and expand upon it. Colour bass is described as a "categorisation of bass music coined by Chime that focuses on melody, emotion, and vibrancy", which "sits equidistant between ]-punctuated melodic dubstep and more aggressive, impact-focused dubstep – creating a world that takes the best from both sides".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chimetunes.net/music#:~:text=%22Colour%20Bass%22%20is%20a%20categorisation,the%20best%20from%20both%20sides.|title=Chime - Music|website=Chime|access-date=2023-03-19}}</ref> In the latter half of the 2010s, melodic riddim began to gain notoriety via music producers like Chime and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dutta |first=James |date=2021-12-14 |title=Chime Dives Into His Label and Plans for 2022 |url=https://edmidentity.com/2021/12/14/chime-dives-into-his-label-and-plans-for-2022/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=EDM Identity |language=en-US}}</ref> Melodic riddim is a subgenre of riddim that contains more ] qualities, crystalline or liquid ], and bright production. It focuses more on the melody, like regular melodic dubstep, but the synths, while having a melody, are usually a little aggressive and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mafi |first=Jordan |date=2021-03-17 |title=The Next Generation of Dubstep Producers are Diverse, Inclusive, and Pushing Boundaries |url=https://www.beatportal.com/features/the-next-generation-of-dubstep-producers-are-diverse-inclusive-and-pushing-boundaries/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Beatportal |language=en-US}}</ref> Like other forms of riddim, melodic riddim also has a ] and a clap instead of a single snare. Around the 2020s, the term "]" began to encompass this style of production and expand upon it. Colour bass is described as a "categorisation of bass music coined by Chime that focuses on melody, emotion, and vibrancy", which "sits equidistant between ]-punctuated melodic dubstep and more aggressive, impact-focused dubstep – creating a world that takes the best from both sides".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chimetunes.net/music#:~:text=%22Colour%20Bass%22%20is%20a%20categorisation,the%20best%20from%20both%20sides.|title=Chime - Music|website=Chime|access-date=2023-03-19}}</ref>


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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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Riddim utilises repetitive, minimalistic ] and ] ]{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} in a rhythmic style. Like dubstep, riddim is often produced at a ] of 140 to 150 ] 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'' characterised modern riddim with the presence of ] (LFO) ]s, wide ], and a large use of ] and ].<ref name=":0" />The Bass Designer Riddim utilises repetitive, minimalistic ] and ] ]{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} in a rhythmic style. Like dubstep, riddim is often produced at a ] of 140 to 150 ] 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'' characterised modern riddim with the presence of ] (LFO) ]s, wide ], and a large use of ] and ].<ref name=":0" />
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Genre of electronic dance music For the Jamaican Patois pronunciation, see Riddim.
Riddim
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly 2010s, United Kingdom
Typical instruments
Subgenres
  • melodic/future riddim
  • riddim garage
  • sublow riddim
  • tearout
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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.

Branching subgenres

Melodic/future riddim

In the latter half of the 2010s, melodic riddim began to gain notoriety via music producers like Chime and Ace Aura. Melodic riddim is a subgenre of riddim that contains more melodic qualities, crystalline or liquid textures, and bright production. It focuses more on the melody, like regular melodic dubstep, but the synths, while having a melody, are usually a little aggressive and detuned. Like other forms of riddim, melodic riddim also has a kick and a clap instead of a single snare. Around the 2020s, the term "colour bass" began to encompass this style of production and expand upon it. Colour bass is described as a "categorisation of bass music coined by Chime that focuses on melody, emotion, and vibrancy", which "sits equidistant between supersaw-punctuated melodic dubstep and more aggressive, impact-focused dubstep – creating a world that takes the best from both sides".

In October 2020, producer Papa Khan released his Blossom EP, which was recognized by Marshmello and promoted on JOYTIME COLLECTIVE. Its opening track, "Rain" is currently the most streamed colour bass track, with 6 million streams on Spotify, 400 thousand plays on SoundCloud, and 390 thousand views on YouTube.

Characteristics

Bommer and Crowell – "Yasuo" (2014)
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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Riddim utilises repetitive, minimalistic layers and triplet percussion arrangements in a rhythmic style. 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 characterised modern riddim with the presence of low-frequency oscillation (LFO) sawtooth waves, wide delays, and a large use of flanger and chorus filters.

References

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  4. ^ "How to Talk to Your Kids About Riddim | Insomniac". Insomniac. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  5. ^ Jenkins, Dave (2017-10-27). "Infekt's Guide To Riddim". UKF. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  6. Meadow, Matthew (2018-01-31). "Virtual Riot's New EP Is Exactly What Bass Music Needed". Your EDM. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
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  9. "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.
  10. "Marshmello Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  11. "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Elderbrook & Rudimental, Ani, Svdden Death". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  12. Dutta, James (2021-12-14). "Chime Dives Into His Label and Plans for 2022 [Interview]". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. Mafi, Jordan (2021-03-17). "The Next Generation of Dubstep Producers are Diverse, Inclusive, and Pushing Boundaries". Beatportal. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  14. "Chime - Music". Chime. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  15. "JOYTIME COLLECTIVE". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  16. "Papa Khan - Rain (Spotify)". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
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