Tolla Riddim – Various Soca Artists

TOLLA RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS SOCA ARTISTS 2010

Tolla Riddim lines up nine cuts, and the cast tells you straight away that this is aimed squarely at Carnival season: Kamau, Lyrikal, Nadia Batson with Don Iko, Omari Ferrari, Problem Child, Ragga, Skinny Fabulous and Upamario all ride the same 2010 soca framework. The production credit is simply given as Various Soca Artists, with a version listed as Tola Riddim (Dj Tool Prod), which suggests a lean, producer-led setup rather than a glossy label package. Musically, it sits in that crisp, road-ready lane soca was in around that period, with chantable hooks, tight percussion and enough low-end push to keep the energy moving. “Must Be Carnival” and “Party People Anthem” feel like the obvious anchors, and the whole thing closes out with a straight, driving tempo and a vocal style that keeps everything clipped, bright and made for fete crowds.

Tolla Riddim Tracklist:

1. Kamau – Rock Back
2. Lyrikal – Enjoying Ma’ Self
3. Nadia Batson Ft Don Iko – Party People Anthem
4. Omari Ferrari – Birthday Song
5. Problem Child – Party Plenty
6. Ragga – We Ah Gualiss
7. Skinny Fabulous – Must Be Carnival
8. Tola Riddim (Dj Tool Prod) – Version (Snippet)
9. Upamario – Whole Night