Top 25 most used riddims of the 2000s
1 Martial Arts Riddim (2002)
The Hard Drive Riddim was released in 2002 on two back to back albums in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series (#22 and #23). The riddim itself was created by Craig 'Leftside' Parks and the tunes on the albums were produced by Cordel 'Scatta' Burrell. The riddim was revived in 2008 as the Self Defense Riddim.
Sizzla - Karate (2002)
2 Applause Riddim (2004)
The Applause Riddim was created in 2005 by Rohan 'Snow Cone' Fuller. It appeared as the 97th album in the Riddim Driven series. Sean Paul's 'Temperature' is by far the biggest hit on the album, even people that are not into dancehall most definitely heard the tune. The riddim got a refresh in 2007 as the Mo' Applause Riddim.
Sean Paul - Temperature (2005)
3 Coolie Dance Riddim (2003)
Also known as Coolie Skank Riddim
The Coolie Dance Riddim was created in 2003 by Cordel 'Scatta' Burrell and his brother Everton 'Eva' Burrell. It was released as the 45th album in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series. In 2004 another album was released as the 60th album in the Riddim Driven series, this time as the Coolie Skank Riddim (even though the riddim is exactly the same).
Ce'Cile - Give It To Me (2003)
4 Rice And Peas Riddim (2001)
The Rice And Peas Riddim was created in 2001 by Paul 'Teetimus' Edmund. The tunes on it were first released on the 10th album in the Riddim Driven series by Rohan 'Snow Cone' Fuller. In the same year a version of the riddim called the Bun Bun Riddim was released on the 18th album in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series.
Spragga Benz & Elephant Man - Warrior Cause (2001)
5 Hard Drive Riddim (2002)
The Hard Drive Riddim was created in 2002 by Christopher Clarke and Gregory Harriot and appeared on two albums in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series (#26 and #28).
Ce'Cile & Tanya Stephens - Buss Back Sketell (2002)
6 Chrome Riddim (2004)
The Chrome Riddim was a 2003 creation and the 65th album in the Riddim Driven series. It was created by Michael Sterling, Craig Marsh & Daniel Lewis.
Capleton - In Her Heart (2003)
7 Forty Sup'emmh Riddim (2006)
The Forty Sup'emmh Riddim was created in 2006 by Steely and Clevie.
Pinchers - Mama Mama (2006)
8 Military Riddim (2004)
The Military Riddim was created in 2004 by Christopher Birch.
Assassin - Step Pon Dem (2004)
9 After Dark Riddim (2007)
The After Dark Riddim was created by Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor and Katrina 'DJ Sunshine' Irons in 2007.
Sean Paul - All Alone (2007)
10 Red Bull & Guinness Riddim (2006)
The Red Bull & Guinness Riddim was created in 2006 by Delroy 'Delly Ranks' Foster and Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor. It was featured on the 81st album of the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series as well as the 114th album of the Riddim Driven series.
Delly Ranks & Chino - Red Bull & Guinness (2006)
11 Ghetto Whiskey Riddim (2006)
The Ghetto Whiskey Riddim was created in 2006 by Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor. It was released as the 86th installment in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series. The tunes are all produced by Delroy 'Delly Ranks' Foster for the Pure Music label.
Mavado & Vybz Kartel - Sunrise (2006)
12 Wipe Out Riddim (2006)
The Wipe Out Riddim was created in 2006 as the 117th album in the Riddim Driven series.
Flippa Mafia - Look Alike (2006)
13 Bad Company Riddim (2003)
The Bad Company Riddim was created by Cordel 'Scatta' Burrell in 2003 as the 39th album in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series.
Ce'Cile - More Than One Time (2003)
14 Joker Riddim (2000)
The Joker Riddim was created in 2000 by Marlon Cooke and Donald Dennis. The tunes on the riddim were produced by the Shocking Vibes Crew for the Springvale Music label.
Red Rat - Chunny Mouth (2000)
15 Tremor Riddim (2007)
The Tremor Riddim was created in 2007 by Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor. It was used for the 127th installment in the Riddim Driven series.
Craig Dennis - Actor (2007)
16 Doorslam Riddim (2000)
Also known as Doorway Riddim or Bust It Riddim
The Doorslam Riddim is the 3rd release in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series. The riddim was created by the Annex Crew in 2000. The tunes were produced by Harvel 'Gadaffi' Hart. Stone Love released a version called the Mistake Riddim, also in 2000.
Capleton - Bust It (2000)
17 Power Cut Riddim (2006)
The Power Cut Riddim was created by Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor in 2006. It was released as the 125th album in the Riddim Driven series.
Einstein - Caliber (2006)
18 Scarface Riddim (2000)
The Scarface Riddim was created in 2000 and released on Patrick Roberts' Shocking Vibes and Rude Boy labels.
Mr. Vegas - Original Trend (2000)
19 Speed Riddim (2000)
The Speed Riddim was created in 2000 by the brothers Desmond and Rupert Blake, and released on the 2nd album in the Riddim Driven series.
Madd Anju - Look Like (2000)
20 Trilogy Riddim (2001)
The Trilogy Riddim was created in 2001 and was featured on the 4th album in the Riddim Driven series. The tunes are produced by King Jammy and Ward 21.
Spragga Benz & Red Square - Gi Wi Dem (2001)
21 Diwali Riddim (2002)
The Diwali Riddim was created in 2002 by Stephen 'Lenky' Marsden. Most people, dancehall lovers or not, probably know it because of 'Get Busy' by Sean Paul. The riddim was used on the 27th installment in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series.
Sean Paul - Get Busy (2002)
22 Stepz Riddim (2004)
The Stepz Riddim was created byMichael Jarrett and Craig Marsh (also known as Serani) in 2004. It was used as the 75th album in the Riddim Driven series.
Tami Chynn - Hyperventilating (2004)
23 Famine Riddim (2002)
The Famine Riddim was created by Craig 'Leftside' Parks, Diavallan 'Dia' Fearon and Cordel 'Scatta' Burrell in 2002. It was used for the 25th album in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series.
Merciless - Pick A Number (2002)
24 Kasablanca Riddim (2004)
The Kasablanca Riddim was created by Sly Dunbar, 'Computer Paul' Henton and Alberto Blackwood in 2004. It was used for the 49th album in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series
Jagwa - Mi Mean That (2004)
25 Blackout Riddim (2004)
The Blackout Riddim was created in 2004, it was on the 52nd album in the Greensleeves Rhythm Series.
Vybz Kartel - Picture This (2004)