A curated journey through the heavy-bass vaults of Greensleeves Records. Diplo unearths the dusty, analog foundations of modern dance music via classic Jamaican riddims.
February 18, 2011 · Greensleeves Records
Riddimentary is a masterclass in curation that strips away the neon gloss of modern electronic music to reveal its heavy, analog heart. While Diplo is often associated with high-octane festival drops, this compilation finds him in a reverent, educational mode, digging through the legendary Greensleeves Records catalog to present the foundational sounds of roots reggae and early dub. The sonic palette is defined by massive, rounded basslines that feel felt rather than heard, accompanied by the warm hiss of vintage tape and the spacious, echoing voids of King Tubby-style production. It is a slow-burning experience, trading frantic energy for a steady, hypnotic pulse that demands a physical response from the listener.
How does Riddimentary: Diplo Selects Greensleeves sound next to the rest of Diplo's catalogue?
The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.
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