Summa Sharp Riddim – Deanodean Records

Four tracks, four different voices, and that’s really the shape of Summa Sharp Riddim: a tight little 2012 dancehall set from Deanodean Records that leans into the season without getting too glossy about it. Charlie Pro’s “Baby (I Really Care)” has that sweet-and-straightforward lover’s angle, while Gaza Maxwell’s “Summa Ya Sharp” is the cut that gives the riddim its title and its cheeky summer snap. Craig Ed East’s “Summer Holliday” keeps the vibe light and breezy, and the version closes it out cleanly, leaving the instrumental to do its work. It’s a small release, but that’s part of the charm — no filler, just a quick burst of early-2010s dancehall built for a hot-weather rotation.