Smirk Riddim – Impulse Production

Smirk Riddim keeps its focus on a tight seven-track soca set, with Impulse Production tucking the instrumental in at the end and leaving the vocals to do the talking. The lineup is lean rather than crowded: Whiteboy’s “Cobra” opens with bite, Saggaboy rides in on “Redeye, ” and Sir Vival’s “High and Fly” pushes the pace without overcomplicating the groove. There’s a clean, carnival-minded snap to the production, the kind of arrangement that stays light on its feet but still gives the bass room to hit. Duwan De Entertainer’s “Throw Up The Water” is the sharpest lift in the pack, while Some Fellas’ “UGH” keeps the energy rolling right into the finish.