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Dembow The Riddim That Became The Dna Of Global Pop

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The story of dembow

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Sampling and the rise of dancehall

chino The instrumental version of "Dem Bow" was widely copied and shared, laying the foundation for Jamaican dancehall culture.

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The anatomy of the kick and snare

chino Dembow's hypnotic power comes from a specific syncopated rhythm called the tresillo, which places three beats over two bars.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Jamaican drum machines: In 1989, Steely & Clevie used a digital Oberheim DX drum machine to program the original dembow beat.

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Quiz

In which Caribbean city was the original "Dem Bow" rhythm recorded in 1989?

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What physical medium helped spread the original "Dem Bow" riddim to global DJs in 1990?

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Who produced the original 1989 Jamaican song "Dem Bow" for Shabba Ranks?

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What does the phrase "dem bow" translate to in Jamaican Patois?

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Which digital drum machine was famously used to program the original 1989 dembow beat?

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What traditional syncopated rhythm pattern underlies the classic dembow beat?

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In Jamaican dancehall music culture, what is the term for a reusable instrumental track?

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What was the primary political theme of Shabba Ranks' original 1989 song "Dem Bow"?

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Glossary

riddim (noun)
The instrumental accompaniment or backing track of a song, typically in reggae or dancehall music. In 1990, Jamaican producer Bobby Digital utilized this style of backing track for Shabba Ranks' hit song.

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Which beat makes you want to dance instantly?

Videos

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chino The anatomy of the kick and snare

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chino The message behind the original song

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chino The birth of a legendary beat