There is s worldwide increase in demand for reggae riddims and dancehall riddims. The style of music once popular amongst Jamaican and Caribbean artistes, has been accepted by the mainstream music machine and is more widely sought after. Pop artists like Rhianna, Estelle, and Bruno Mars have released very popular reggae songs using identifiable reggae riddims within the last year or two. With an increase in popularity the lines between reggae music and other genres of pop music is blurred. An increasing number if artistes are seeking reggae riddims and dancehall riddims for their production needs. There is no longer the uni-dimensional issue of dancehall riddims vs roots riddims, but a larger movement that has embraced the reggae vibration and is now boldly incorporating it into mainstream popular culture.

Reggae music has always been a reflection of a youth culture movement. From its' early inception in ska to an evolution and expansion that includes more popular styles of dancehall riddims two elements remain constant; growth and change. The classic roots and culture sounds like steppers, one drop, and lovers rock are arguably the purest versions of the art form, but those who have grown in the culture of reggae music can identify a time when rockas was new, Peter, Bob, and Bunny were young, and what are considered to be classic tunes by today's standard were new and innovative sounds. The 80's and 90's gave rise to the popularity of the dancehall artist and eventually the sing-jay.

Over the last 5 to 10 years reggae music has gone over well and in some cases has become a mainstay in urban music markets via dancehall greats like Shaggy, Junior Gong, Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Mavado, and countless others. Samples of Junior Reid's anthemic "One Blood" in countless rap songs, and the early hybrid blends and collaborations with reggae artistes by Heavy D, Busta Rhymes, and Janet Jackson all give testament to this trend. There has also been an increase in the number of non-Jamaican artistes, bands, dj's, and sing-jays such as Collie Buddz, Midnite, Gentleman, and Nasio Fontaine who have also gained worldwide notoriety and are as much a part of the story of reggae music. reggae and dancehall are also widely listened to throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. As a result of this increased popularity artists from non-Caribbean regions have turned to the internet to gain access to reggae riddims, and dancehall riddims so that they can create and record songs of their own.

The global demand for reggae riddims and dancehall riddims has escalated and seems to grow daily. As we move into the second decade of the new millenium it has become apparent that reggae music continues to develop. Not only is there a need for the traditional sound, but also the cutting edge, and cross-over versions. As artists seek more reggae riddims and dancehall riddims to suit their production needs the internet comes to the rescue.

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