Area 51 Riddim (2021) – Area 51 Music

Back in 2021, soca was still riding that post-carnival, hook-heavy wave, and Area 51 Music kept its entry tight with just three cuts on the Area 51 Riddim. Peter Ram’s “Tek Ya Time” leads the charge with a easygoing, front-foot melody, while Scrilla’s “Freek” and Bobo’s “Peppa” push the tempo a little harder over a sharp, percussive groove that leaves plenty of space for the vocals to cut through. It’s a lean release rather than a crowded compilation, which suits a riddim like this; the focus stays on the songs and the bounce in the production instead of piling on extras. The full set is three tracks deep: “Tek Ya Time, ” “Freek, ” and “Peppa. ”