This Dancehall Riddims chart features the top five Dancehall rhythms out of Jamaica each week along with the top three songs on each rhythm. In Dancehall, multiple artists will record (voice) a song on the same beat which is called a 'riddim', the Jamaican Patois of the English word rhythm. With new Dancehall rhythms being released almost every week, it is quite a challenge for DJs also known as 'selectors' in the dancehall culture. With this weekly Dancehall Riddims chart, you will not only know that top Dancehall Riddims, you will also know the hottest songs on each rhythm.
| 1 |  | LW:3 WOC:21 PEAK:1 | Soul Survivor Riddim | Label: Tru Ambassador Entertainment |  |
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| 1 | Ocean Wave | Alkaline |  | |||
| 2 | Gal Policy | Kranium |  | |||
| 3 | Life | Mavado |  | |||
| 2 |  | LW:2 WOC:37 PEAK:1 | Aircraft Riddim | Label: Chimney Records |  |
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| 1 | Watch Dem | Ding Dong |  | |||
| 2 | Up Front | Govana |  | |||
| 3 | Trick'a Treat | Shenseea |  | |||
| 3 |  | LW:0 WOC:1 PEAK:3 | Double Clutch Riddim | Label: Troyton Music |  |
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| 1 | Lava | Jahmiel |  | |||
| 2 | Dirt | Busy Signal |  | |||
| 3 | So Many Gal | Beenie Man |  | |||
| 4 |  | LW:0 WOC:7 PEAK:3 | Wasabi Riddim | Label: Romeich Entertainment |  |
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| 1 | Wasabi | Shenseea | | |||
| 2 | Badmind Dead | Konshens |  | |||
| 3 | Live My Life | ZJ Liquid |  | |||
| 5 |  | LW:1 WOC:3 PEAK:1 | Incredible Riddim | Label: TJ Records |  |
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| 1 | Sidung | Charly Black |  | |||
| 2 | Mamakita | Popcaan |  | |||
| 3 | Bend Yuh Back | Sean Paul |  |
Current Riddim of the Year
Aircraft Riddim
Label: Chimney Records
BPM: 96
- Top 5 Dancehall Riddims Chart -
- July 31, 2020
2019 Dancehall Riddim of the Year
The hottest Dancehall Riddim of 2019 was ‘Lifestyle Riddim’ produced by Redboom Supamix out of the Frenz For Real studios. Officially released on May 3, 2019, this ‘riddim’ immediately took over the airwaves and streets of Jamaica while introducing new artistes such as Intence and I-Waata. I-Wata’s breakout debut single was “Cut Off Jeans”, which peaked at number 32 on our Top 40 Dancehall Singles Chart. Intence’s debut was “Go Hard”, which peaked at number 18 and made the charts over 12 weeks. The ‘riddim’ also featured songs from Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, TeeJay, Chronic Law, Squash, Chi Chi Ching, Starface, Demarco, and Sikka Rhymes. The top three songs on the ‘riddim’ are Dem Nuh Ready by Vybz Kartel, Style by Chronic Law and Go Hard by Intence. Demarco’ Slim A Wear and TeeJay’s One ft Bishop Escobar were both solid hits on the ‘riddim’ as well. As a matter a fact, almost every song on this ‘riddim’ was solid. ‘Lifestyle Riddim’ ruled the airwaves and Dancehalls in Jamaica and was undeniable the hottest ‘riddim’ of 2019.
