| Riddim | |
| Alternate name(s) | Riddim Dubstep, Swamp, Trench |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | UK Dubstep • Classic Tearout |
| Cultural origins | Early 2010s, UK |
| Level of recognition | Major Genre |
| Derivatives | |
| Color Bass | |
| Subgenres | |
| Deep Riddim, Future Riddim, Melodic Riddim | |
| Fusion genres | |
| Briddim, Death Riddim, Experimental Riddim, Hybrid Riddim, Liquid Riddim, Lo-Fi Riddim | |
Riddim Dubstep, also known as swamp, trench, or better known as Riddim, is a subgenre of dubstep that is more simplistic than other styles of dubstep. It focuses on a steady halftime four-on-the-floor beats, with a clap or short snare with a kick on the 3rd beat, instead of just a longer snare hit like in brostep or deathstep.
Its name comes from the technique of the same name used in Reggae, which reuses part of the music to play it back in a loop.
Subgenres[]
As this genre was very popular in the 2010s and was popularized by artists like Subtronics, riddim also has a whole host of sub-genres. Them being:
- Death Riddim: a more violent style of Riddim, inspired by Deathstep, but retaining the repetitive bass of Riddim.
- Deep Riddim: another Riddim style inspired by Deep Dubstep, but retaining the repetitive bass of the Riddim.
- Experimental Riddim: a more experimental sub-genre, using unconventional structures, having been influenced by IDM or Glitch.
- Future Riddim: Influenced by Future Bass, Future Riddim uses colorful, futuristic synths.
- Hybrid Riddim: A concept inspired by Hybrid Trap, Hybrid Riddim retains the rhythms, percussion, and bass of Riddim, with influences coming mainly from Bass Music genres.
- Liquid Riddim: Inspired by Liquid Dubstep, this is a softer genre of Riddim, focusing on nostalgic elements.
- Lo-Fi Riddim: a fusion of Lo-Fi and Riddim, this is a rather relaxing genre.
- Melodic Riddim: Inspired by Melodic Dubstep, it focuses more on video game sounds and not euphoric elements.
- Metal Riddim: A hybrid genre inspired by Metalstep, except that the genre retains the bass of Riddim.
- Wonky Riddim: A type of Riddim merged with Wonky, using funky bass.
Examples[]
- Au5 & Prismatic - Quantum Level (1st and 3rd drops)
- ROY KNOX - Waterfall (Feat. Ellen Louise) (2nd drop)
- Razihel/RAIZHELL - Power Up