10 Dancehall & Reggae Riddims to Get You Through Labor Day

We hope everyone is enjoying Labor Day 2018!

Whether you have the day off or not, the most important thing is to recognize the hard work we all put in day in and day out at our respective 9 to 5 hustles, especially for those that rarely, if ever, get to receive those props. We salute you all — laborers, cooks, nurses, freelancers and every worker in America and across the globe.

For those in NYC, no day is more celebrated with such pride. From the J’Ouvert festival in Brooklyn that doesn’t even really kick off until midnight, to the West Indian Day Parade that big ups all our Caribbean brothers and sistren out there, it’s one of the best days in the city. As a little incentive to get you all moving today, we put together a few classic riddims that some of our favorite reggae and dancehall artists have blessed over the years.

If you’re in the vibe, take a minute to listen to our list as you enjoy a day of rest — or more work. Your call:



BUY OUT RIDDIM


JOY RIDE RIDDIM


CHINEY GAL RIDDIM


BRUK OUT RIDDIM


BUG & CLONE RIDDIM


SHOWTIME RIDDIM


FIESTA RIDDIM

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DROP LEAF RIDDIM


UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL RIDDIM


DIWALI RIDDIM


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