"Full Up" riddim

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"Full Up" riddim is a classic Studio One reggae instrumental rhythm, best known internationally as the foundation for Musical Youth’s hit song "Pass the Dutchie."

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Full Up riddim 2
"Full Up" riddim canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf instrumental rhythm
reggae riddim
song
song
associatedAct The Heptones
basedOn Full Up riddim
linked to: "Full Up" riddim

Full Up riddim
linked to: "Full Up" riddim
composer Leroy Sibbles
countryOfOrigin Jamaica
culturalSignificance classic Studio One rhythm
widely versioned reggae backing track
distribution Jamaican 7‑inch singles
sound system dub plates
era 1970s reggae
genre reggae
hasKeyFeature minor‑key feel
repetitive bass motif
hasNotableVersion Pass the Dutchie
Pass the Kouchie
influenced Pass the Dutchie
Pass the Kouchie
instrumentation bass guitar
drums
horn section
organ
rhythm guitar
labelCatalog Studio One riddim catalogue
notableFor prominent bassline
use in multiple vocal versions
originatedAs Studio One rhythm track
linked to: Studio One
performanceContext DJ toasting
sound system culture
performer Musical Youth
The Mighty Diamonds
placeOfOrigin Studio One (recording studio)
linked to: Studio One
producer Coxsone Dodd
recognizedAs foundation Studio One riddim
linked to: "Real Rock" riddim
recordedAt Studio One (recording studio)
linked to: Studio One
recordLabel Studio One
rhythmicPattern one drop
subgenre roots reggae
typicalTempo mid‑tempo
usedByArtist Musical Youth
The Heptones
The Mighty Diamonds
usedInGenre dancehall
lovers rock

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Studio One notableWork "Full Up" riddim
Pass the Dutchie basedOn Full Up riddim
subject linked to: "Full Up" riddim
linked to: "Full Up" riddim
Pass the Kouchie basedOn Full Up riddim
subject linked to: "Full Up" riddim
linked to: "Full Up" riddim