Celery Riddim – Shealdon Riley X Kendel Laurent

Coming in hot from the 2013 soca crop, Celery Riddim keeps things moving with five cuts and a lean cast that leans on names who know how to work a Carnival-ready groove. Danski’s “Jam” sets the pace with a straight-ahead jump-up feel, while Lil Bitts gets playful on “Instructions (Wine, Wine, Wine), ” a track that’s all about the cheeky motion and call-and-response energy soca fans live for. Skinny Fabulous adds some muscle with “Hurricane, ” bringing a rougher edge to the riddim, and Tian Winter’s “Throw Back” gives it a more reflective swing without slowing the thing down. Produced by Shealdon Riley and Kendel Laurent, it’s one of those concise, regional soca packages that feels tied to its moment, made for the road and the road alone.