De Throwback Riddim – Wiz Records

Wiz Records leans into a more nostalgic soca mood here, less about pushing heavy carnival pressure and more about a breezy, throwback feel with a clean, hook-friendly groove. Benjai’s “20-20” sets the tone with that singalong ease, while Cassi’s “Two Dumplin’” and the Ricardo Drue/Blaxx pairing on “Good Company” keep the energy bright and local, the kind of tunes that ride on melody as much as rhythm. The arrangement is lean too: just four cuts, which gives the riddim a tight, focused feel instead of stretching it out. Closing with the instrumental, Wiz Records leaves the bare frame on display and lets the steel-and-synth bounce do the talking.