Drop Leaf Riddim goes global with J. Cole & Burna Boy samples
Rapper J. Cole and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy have both sampled Don Corleonie’s iconic 2005 Drop Leaf Riddim, further solidifying its lasting global influence.
The track pulls from T.O.K’s “Footprints” and Jah Cure’s “Longing For,” two standout records that helped define the Drop Leaf era and left an indelible mark on Dancehall music.
Reacting to the moment, Don Corleonie shared that he’s “blessed to be a part of this one,” noting that the riddim has now earned two international samples, highlighting its continued relevance nearly two decades later.

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