North Pole Riddim – Various Artists

From Trinidad’s Christmas-season soca corner in 2010, North Pole Riddim keeps the focus tight with just three cuts and a distinctly seasonal tilt. Big Neil’s “Sandra” leads off, followed by Crazy And Friends’ “More Love For Christmas (Soca Parang), ” which points straight at parang influence, while Neisha Jus’ Tis Guy closes with “I Pay Fuh Dat. ” The sequencing feels compact rather than sprawling, like a little holiday package built around one rhythm idea and three different voices. It’s listed as a soca release with four unique artists credited across the project, and the title leaves no doubt about the festive brief.