The Hangover Riddim (2018) – Build DE Vibes

Back in 2018, soca was leaning hard into stripped-down, party-first riddims, and The Hangover Riddim fits right into that wave with a tight five-track set from Build DE Vibes. BDV Phelix opens with “Fettin, ” a straight carnival-fete cut that sets the tone, while Lil Kerry’s “Go Off” pushes the energy a notch higher with that rowdy, waistline-ready bounce. The nicest twist here is “Baddest” from LIL NATTY and Thunda, which pairs the two voices over a fast, punchy groove that keeps the whole thing moving without ever getting cluttered. Soca Ray’s “Big Tune” is another strong moment, leaning into the kind of hook that sticks after one spin. Released on September 14, 2018, it’s a compact snapshot of late-2010s soca built for road and rum.