Summa Ya Charp Riddim – Deano Deann Records

Summer heat is all over this one, with Deano Deann Records setting out a compact seven-cut dancehall set in 2012 that keeps the vibe light, catchy, and very much aimed at the season. Craig Ed East’s “Summer Holiday” and Flash Raggedy’s “Summer Is Up” lean into the holiday mood, while Charlie Pro’s “Baby (I Really Care)” gives the riddim a softer, more melodic turn and Toppa Bling’s “Like It” keeps the energy moving. Gaza Maxwell, Invaydah, and Dean O Dean fill out the set without crowding it, which is part of the charm here: the project stays lean and focused, with each voice getting room over the same sunny, stripped-back dancehall groove. The closing “Summa Charp Riddim” version ties it together neatly and leaves the instrumental sitting at the centre of the whole thing.