The Jet Lag Riddim – Various Artist

In the Gravi-T catalogue, The Jet Lag Riddim sits as a tight 2009 soca project with just six cuts, and that economy gives it a nice, no-waste feel. Tarik Thompson’s production keeps the pulse brisk and carnival-ready, with enough room for the hooks to do the heavy lifting, while Kerwin Du Bois’ “Mini Pumps” and F. David Rudder’s “Unknown” add real name weight to the set; Scoobay’s “Screws” and Baba Shanta’s “Woman Is Calling” keep the energy moving in a more street-level direction. It’s the sort of riddim that doesn’t overreach, just locks into a compact run of party-minded vocals and leaves the beat to do its work. The release runs six tracks: Scoobay, Kerwin Du Bois, Slummer Cutter, Soca Baby F. David Rudder, Farm P, and Baba Shanta.