Karriem Riggins

Karriem Riggins is an American jazz drummer, record producer, DJ and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. He met Chicago rapper Common and fellow Detroit musician J Dilla both in 1996, and served as an extensive contributor for releases by both artists. He produced for Common's 1997 album One Day It'll All Make Sense, did so on much of his further projects, and formed the musical trio August Greene with the rapper alongside fellow jazz instrumentalist Robert Glasper in 2018. Furthermore, he formed the Jahari Massamba Unit with Madlib in 2020, and has also worked with prominent music industry artists including Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Denzel Curry, Earl Sweatshirt, and Norah Jones, among others.

Karriem Riggins
Riggins in 2014
Background information
Born (1975-08-25) August 25, 1975
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • disc jockey
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active1990s–present
LabelsStones Throw
Member of
Websitekarriemriggins.com
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