Corkscrew Riddim – DG Productions

DG Productions keeps its 2026 soca run moving with Corkscrew Riddim, a jokey, roadside-ready set that sounds made for the season’s fetes and jab-jab energy. The title alone signals the mood: playful, a little wicked, and built for songs that can turn a simple hook into a crowd chant. The producer has already been active in this lane with recent soca riddims and a recurring ear for artists who can carry a party tune without overcomplicating things, and this one fits neatly into that catalogue.

The lineup is all about voices that already know how to work a Caribbean crowd. Lavaman opens the door with “Bottle Cork, ” bringing the kind of seasoned, flex-heavy delivery that has long made him a dependable name on soca projects. Loose Cannon’s “All About We” pushes the communal side of the riddim, while Di Hooligan’s “Spice Jam” adds a rougher jab-style edge. Donkey’s “Bring The Water” sounds like one for the road procession, and Mandella Linkz naturally brings that Grenadian jab-jab authority to “Black Antz, ” which should hit especially hard for listeners who follow the more militant side of soca. Milla’s “Hypocrite” and Tev’s “Jab Must Play” round out the set with more of that Carnival pressure, the kind that turns a riddim from a simple compilation into a true juggling tool.

What makes Corkscrew Riddim work is the balance between mischief and movement. It’s the sort of soca production that wants bass, bounce, and room for call-and-response, with each artist finding a different angle on the same groove. The best cuts are the ones that feel closest to the road, especially Lavaman, Mandella Linkz, and Tev, whose voices seem most naturally matched to the riddim’s jabby, festive pull.