ENTITY · RIDDIM

Real Rock

Probable

A Jamaican riddim associated with the dancehall era. Starter record pending editorial verification.

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At a glance

Type: riddim
Confidence: Probable
Era: Open era →

Musical & sonic elements

Connections

Watch & listen

Open source ↗

Real Rock: The Most Versioned Riddim in Reggae History

WEB · rights discovery only · press source

Bass Culture (Substack) feature reference.

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In stories

Story · Well supportedOne riddim, many voices: how the version built Jamaican music

In Jamaica the rhythm track, not the finished song, is the durable unit of creativity.

Debate & reception

How people argued about the music — praise, criticism and public debate. See all debate & reception →

debate

Who authors a riddim? Bass, keys and the credit for the version

A long-running, documented industry debate framed from both sides. One position holds that the session musicians who wrote the foundation basslines and keyboard figures - the players behind rhythms like Real Rock and Full Up - are the uncredited authors of the version tradition. The other holds that authorship and rights sit properly with the producers and labels who commissioned, owned and marketed the masters. Neutral; a matter of public discussion, not a claim against any person. Sources: United Reggae (Leroy Sibbles interview); David Katz, Solid Foundation; Bass Culture.

Stance: session musicians as uncredited authors vs producers and labels as rights-holders