Coolie Dance Riddim Songs in 2026, Including "BbY WOW"

Songs that use the Coolie Dance riddim include Nina Sky's "Move Ya Body," Kat DeLuna's "Whine Up," Kehlani's "After Hours," and now KAROL G's "BbY WOW." The beat first came out in 2003. Here's the full list, the story behind each song, and how to hear them in the visualizer.

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Coolie Dance Rhythm

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Songs Built on the Coolie Dance Riddim

A riddim is a instrumental beat that many artists reuse for their own songs, and these five are the ones to know.

• "Coolie Dance Rhythm": Cordel "Scatta" Burrell, 2003
• "Move Ya Body": Nina Sky, 2004
• "Whine Up": Kat DeLuna
• "After Hours": Kehlani, 2024
• "BbY WOW": KAROL G with Judeline and rusowsky, 2026

Rolling Stone also ties the riddim to Pitbull hits and Arab pop. We cover that below.

Move Ya Body by Nina Sky (2004)

Nina Sky's "Move Ya Body" is the song that made this riddim famous. It came out in 2004 and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Beyoncé later worked "Move Ya Body" into live performances of "Move" on her Renaissance tour. Burrell has talked about that sample.

Whine Up by Kat DeLuna

Kat DeLuna's "Whine Up" runs on the same riddim. If you know "Move Ya Body," the groove will feel familiar right away.

After Hours by Kehlani (2024)

Kehlani brought the riddim back in 2024 with "After Hours." It shows the beat still works for R&B, more than 20 years after it first came out.

BbY WOW by KAROL G, Judeline and Rusowsky

"BbY WOW" samples the Coolie Dance Rhythm, credited to Cordel "Scatta" Burrell. WhoSampled lists the original as a Greensleeves 2003 release, with the sample heard at 0:32 and throughout the track.

The song is on KAROL G's album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. It's credited to KAROL G, Tainy, Judeline, Omer Fedi and rusowsky. (More: everything on KAROL G's new album.)

Judeline and rusowsky are Spanish artists from the alternative scene. They joined KAROL G and Tainy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the song's live debut.

The numbers are big. "BbY WOW" hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, moving up from No. 5 and replacing her own "Ahí" with Drake.

It also reached No. 1 on Spotify's Global chart, the first for both Judeline and rusowsky.

Coverage describes the lyrics as being about not getting over an ex. Fans have linked it to Feid, but KAROL G has not confirmed this, so treat it as a guess.

Pitbull Hits and Arab Pop Tied to the Riddim

Rolling Stone says the riddim also shows up in Pitbull hits and Arab pop. 

Latination reports a link between "BbY WOW" and Pitbull through the same riddim, going back more than two decades. (More: Latin music on the world's biggest stages.)

How to Tell Which Songs Share a Riddim

Listen for the same drum pattern and groove, even when the singing is totally different. That's why "Move Ya Body" and "BbY WOW" can feel like cousins.

For proof, check the sample credits. WhoSampled lists "BbY WOW" as sampling the Coolie Dance Rhythm and even gives the time stamp.

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Coolie Dance Riddim FAQ

What is the original Coolie Dance song?

It's the Coolie Dance Rhythm, credited to Cordel "Scatta" Burrell. WhoSampled lists it as a Greensleeves 2003 release.

Is Move Ya Body the same beat as BbY WOW?

They share the same riddim. "BbY WOW" samples the Coolie Dance Rhythm, which Nina Sky's 2004 hit made famous.

Did Beyoncé use Move Ya Body live?

Yes. She worked "Move Ya Body" into live performances of "Move" on her Renaissance tour.

Which riddim songs charted highest?

"Move Ya Body" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. "BbY WOW" reached No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs and on Spotify's Global chart, though those are different charts.