Shark Tank Riddim – Boss Raw Records

Boss Raw Records keeps its 2026 soca run moving with Shark Tank Riddim, a Vincentian release that lives in that sharp, wet-weather Carnival pocket where the hooks are cheeky, the titles are all about splash and pressure, and the whole thing is built to jump in a fete. The riddim sits comfortably alongside the label’s recent work with Suhrawh and the wider Vincy soca circle, and it sounds like it was made for movement first: quick percussion, bright synth color, a skittering bounce, and enough space for each voice to punch through without the production getting crowded.

The cast is very much a local scene cast, which is part of the appeal. Suhrawh has been one of Boss Raw’s more visible names, and his presence here feels central rather than incidental. Angie Maya has been building momentum as one of St. Vincent’s more active female soca voices, and Kelly J, G. E. O. , Rum Lawd, Twixx, Quan De Artist, O. R. T. , and Rawsheid all fit the same island-leaning, party-ready lane. The record also shows the label’s habit of keeping things close to home and giving emerging names room to cut through on a common rhythm.

What makes Shark Tank Riddim work is the theme itself. Nearly every title plays on water, flooding, wetness, pressure, or going under, and that gives the project a nice bit of unity without feeling forced. “Slippery When Wet, ” “Wet, ” “Tsunami, ” “It Dripping, ” “Take A Bath, ” and “Agua” all suggest the same carnival-time mischief from different angles, while “Catholic” and “Crazy” add a little extra character to the set. The standout idea is the way the riddim turns that water motif into a dancefloor weapon: not glossy, not overworked, just lively enough to let the singers and chant-heavy hooks do their thing. In a season where soca releases can blur together fast, this one has a clear identity and a strong local stamp.