Ragga Bomb is a 2014 single by American electronic music producer Skrillex, released as part of his EP Recess. The track was issued on March 14 2014 through Skrillex’s record label Owsla, in partnership with Atlantic Records.
Background and Composition
- Artist: Skrillex (real name Sonny John Moore) – sole producer; the track includes vocal contributions from a Jamaican dancehall vocalist known as Ragga (exact identity of the vocalist is not widely documented in mainstream sources).
- Genre: The song blends elements of dubstep, EDM, and ragga, a subgenre of dancehall music characterized by rapid vocal delivery and electronic instrumentation.
- Length: 3 minutes 22 seconds (album version).
Release and Promotion
- The EP Recess was announced in early 2014 and promoted through a series of single releases, with Ragga Bomb serving as the third track.
- A lyric video for the song was posted on Skrillex’s official YouTube channel shortly after the EP’s release; an official music video has not been released as of the latest available information.
Reception
- Critics noted the track’s high‑energy drop and incorporation of ragga‑style vocal samples, describing it as a “festival‑ready banger” that exemplifies Skrillex’s fusion of heavy bass with Caribbean influences.
- Chart performance data specific to Ragga Bomb is limited; the song contributed to the commercial success of Recess, which peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200.
Legacy
- Ragga Bomb has been featured in several DJ mixes and live performance sets by Skrillex and other EDM artists.
- The song remains a notable example of cross‑genre experimentation within contemporary electronic dance music.
References
- Skrillex. Recess (EP). Owsla/Atlantic Records, 2014.
- Billboard. “Skrillex’s ‘Recess’ Debuts at No. 4 on Billboard 200.” March 22 2014.
No additional verifiable information on the track’s production personnel, sample source material, or detailed chart positions is available in current reliable sources.
