The Joyride Riddim: Dave Kelly’s Slick Blueprint for Modern Dancehall In the mid-1990s, Dancehall was undergoing a transformation. The digital boom of the '80s had matured, and producers were refining their sound — stripping it back while upping the groove. At the center of this shift stood Dave Kelly, the mastermind behind some of Dancehall’s most enduring riddims. Among them, none stood out quite like Joyride Riddim, released in 1996 through his Madhouse Records label. Characterized by its slick, mid-tempo swing, rubbery bassline, and polished drum programming, Joyride Riddim was the definition of smooth. It didn’t hit you over the head...