Instrumentals

Soca riddims: lease or buy exclusive

Original soca and moombahton riddims from Trinidad. Lease one or buy exclusive rights, direct from Aftershock 868.

The catalogue

New riddims

Coming soon

First riddims on the way

We're finishing the first Aftershock 868 riddims now. Each one gets its own page here, with a preview, the details and whether it's available to lease.

Want first listen? Email hey@aftershock868.com or WhatsApp 868-475-5143.

The season

Carnival 2027

Riddims for Trinidad Carnival 2027 get their own hub. See the Carnival 2027 soca riddims.

Licensing

How leasing works

  1. Pick a riddim from this page and give it a listen.
  2. Choose a lease (non-exclusive: other artists can voice it too) or exclusive rights (it's yours alone and comes off the catalogue).
  3. Get in touch on the contact page to lock it in.

Made to order

Custom riddim

Need a riddim built around your song? That's studio work: see the Aftershock 868 studio for production, mixing and mastering.

Questions

FAQ

What is a soca riddim?

A soca riddim is an instrumental beat built for soca music. In Trinidad & Tobago, one riddim is often voiced by several artists, each recording their own song over the same rhythm, and released together as a riddim compilation before Carnival. Riddims are usually named (for example "Kette Drum Riddim") and fans search for them by name.

How do I lease or buy a soca riddim from Aftershock 868?

Pick a riddim from aftershock868.com/riddims/, then choose a non-exclusive lease (other artists can voice it too) or exclusive rights (it's yours alone and is taken off the catalogue).

What's the difference between a lease and exclusive rights on a riddim?

A lease is a non-exclusive licence. You can release your song on the riddim, but the producer can keep licensing the same riddim to other artists. Exclusive rights mean only you can use that riddim from then on, so it costs more and the riddim is withdrawn from sale. Aftershock 868 lists the status of every riddim (available, leased, or exclusive-sold) on its catalogue page.