Barcode Riddim (2011) – Black Ice Studios And Sheriff Music

Sharp-edged soca energy runs through Barcode Riddim, with Black Ice Studios and Sheriff Music lining up nine cuts in 2011 that lean hard into carnival-ready chanting and waistline business. Bunji Garlin’s “Alcohol” and Skinny Fabulous’ “Brace and Whine” sit right in the pocket, while Konata Alleyne’s “Carnival Time” and Problem Child’s “Beat It Up” keep the pace lively without losing the grime around the edges. Konshens turns up with “Show Meh, ” a crossover-leaning cut that gives the set a bit of extra reach, and Serani’s “Wine” adds a smoother, more melodic swing before the thing snaps back into motion. Even with Sheriff Music’s own title cut anchoring the sequence, it’s Bunji Garlin’s “Alcohol” that leaves the deepest mark here, all hook and motion built for the road.