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 Soca Baptism Summer will never end if you put the sizzling tracks from Soca Baptism on constant rewind. Known for the "ultimate reggae" experience, Lion of Zion Entertainment fires one up for heat-seekers worldwide, adding another must-have to the trophy case, to go alongside other compilations such as Dancehall Baptism.  A total of 18 tracks leaves listeners soaked in the pulsating rhythms indigenous to the islands.Fast-paced to put it mildly, the project showcases unstoppable beats of traditional soca, ragga-scoa, calypso, jamoo, and rapso —a generous sampling of authentic Caribbean music for the mind, body, and spirit. Contributing artists such as Jamba, Jadee, Temple Yard and one of the pioneers of Christian reggae, Christafari, Soca Baptism is a serious hand-raiser, fostering the "grab somethin' and wave" trend. As a whole, the project emphasizes the artistic diversity within sacred soca music, transforming from a cool groove at first listen to a real scorcher by the end. Trinidad-based solo artist Sherwin Gardener contributes his talent with vocals comparable to that of dancehall sensation Sizzla. Ruffled over the thriving drums and unbelievable bass lines are wildly-concocted symphonies that precisely collide with accentuated and militant snare stabs. Tracks such "All Worship" featuring Christ Dymensions will have the listener hooked on soca. This one braids a few drops of hip hop flava into the spicy mix, creating an infectious piece. Other noted tracks "Firefall" from Temple Yard as well as "Watchagonnado" by Shiselon, both of which create a vivid picture of islandic bliss. Gardener continues to impress with his flying vocal colors on cuts such as "Hotta Redda Fire", which actually describes the project in a nutshell. His raspy voice electrifies the track and keeps the energy at 100%. The entire album is blazing with nomadic percussion heightened by wild culmination of creativity. Soca Baptism is a definite collector's item for those that appreciate the art of reggae with an edgier feel. Lion of Zion Entertainment — review by Brenda M. Ingram II—
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