noun
non-standard spelling of "rhythm".
Origin: representing a Jamaican pronunciation; the Jamaican Patois of the English word "rhythm".
Riddims are the instrumental backgrounds of reggae,
lovers rock, dub, ragga, dancehall, soca,
bouyon and also grime compositions. Also, rare cases in reggaeton.
A riddim (Patois for instrumental rhythm track) is an instrumental version of a song, which applies to various types of music, Riddims usually consist of a drum patter and a prominent bass line.
"Dubstep Riddim", is a track that usually features: Triplet Percussion Arrangement, Sawtooth
LFO Automations, Minimalistic Layers, Wide Delays, and lots of
flanger and chorus filters. Or in English, it's that really bouncy, wonky, sometimes repetitive side of Dubstep that you can't help but
skank out to!
This new Jakes tune has a
hench riddim dubstep flow
enit bruv.
"10/10 Savage
Wonk"
- Dubloadz