Rider Shafique moves through bass music like a cultural architect, building bridges between dub, drum & bass, grime, and reggae with a lyricist's precision and a poet's soul. The Gloucester-raised MC brings conscious fire to underground sound systems worldwide, weaving social commentary and identity politics into every verse. His voice carries the weight of dancehall legends like Ninjaman while pushing UK bass culture into uncharted territory - whether he's riding Sam Binga's jungle rhythms or blessing Swindle's genre-blurring productions. More than versatility, Rider embodies creative resistance: stripping back to percussion and dub to centre his message, using music as a tool for self-discovery and community empowerment, proving that the soundsystem tradition isn't just about bass - it's about truth.
Tracks
Show all| # | Song | Artists | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back To 96 (Vocal VIP) | ||
| 2 | Battle of the Beast | ||
| 3 | Battle Of The Beast | ||
| 4 | Been Busy | ||
| 5 | Been Busy | ||
| 6 | Dark Sun | ||
| 7 | Focus | ||
| 8 | Focus (JNGL Mix) | ||
| 9 | Get Down (Dub) | ||
| 10 | Highly Blessed (Alix Perez Remix) |