Stalag riddim
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| In [[Jamaica]], the '''Stalag version''' (or '''Stalag [[riddim]]''') was a popular [[reggae]] rhythm which came to prominence in the 1970s. It was mainly used for [[Dub music|dub]] instrumental versions, often b-sides of records. | In [[Jamaica]], the '''Stalag version''' (or '''Stalag [[riddim]]''') was a popular [[reggae]] rhythm which came to prominence in the 1970s. It was mainly used for [[Dub music|dub]] instrumental versions, often b-sides of records. | ||
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| + | The rhythm also influenced early hip-hop, and can be discerned on [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]]'s hit '[[Don't Believe the Hype]]'. | ||
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| + | In contemporary times the rhythm successfully made the transition to [[Dancehall]]. | ||
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In Jamaica, the Stalag version (or Stalag riddim) was a popular reggae rhythm which came to prominence in the 1970s. It was mainly used for dub instrumental versions, often b-sides of records.
The rhythm also influenced early hip-hop, and can be discerned on Public Enemy's hit 'Don't Believe the Hype'.
In contemporary times the rhythm successfully made the transition to Dancehall.
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