Riddim Shot is a reggae band which formed in July 2017, we are based in Toulouse in France. The name of the band was formed from a word game between the words “Rim Shot” and “Riddim” which as you know is well known within the reggae industry.
 
The band consists of Leslie J who plays bass and is also the singer, William who plays the guitar. We have a rota of drummers who we perform with Manu Flotem, Frank Celeste, Francis Dagnet, and Noël Halley.
 
Our style derives from listening to our favourite reggae artists Steel Pulse, Dezarie, Third World, Toots and the maytals, to name a few. With a fusion of different genres we have been able to adapt our styles to bring a gentle mix of pop, soul, blues, jazz, funk on a roots reggae twist,  providing "one drop" drumming, roots bass line and skank.
 
Leslie J originally came from Reunion Island (near Mauritius, and began playing bass 8 years ago). William has 30 years of experience playing west indian and afro music. Reggae seemed to be the style we felt automatically at ease with together. Leslie J sung in a gospel choir "Gospel Walk" for 2 years and also played Latino, Cumbia, Tango with Alumine Guerrero and had the opportunity to perform a mazurka (a music style from the west indies) in studio recording.
 
Influences : Abbyssinians, Toots and the Maytals, Steel Pulse, Dezarie and Bob Marley.