Omaiah Hall Leads Blue Ninja Riddim’s Early Momentum in Guyana
Released on July 4, the Blue Ninja Riddim, produced by King Bubba FM, Jus D, and Dwaingerous, brings 17 minutes of high-energy Soca with contributions from artists across the Caribbean, including Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Guyana.
Comprising six tracks, including “Mashup (Fete Combo)” by King Bubba & Herbert Burga Joseph and a standalone instrumental, the Blue Ninja Riddim demonstrates how strategic, regionally rooted releases can ignite pockets of interest across the Caribbean.
Guyana, with no festival on its horizon (compared to Vincy Mas just passed and Barbados Crop Over upcoming), is ironically the first country to jump on the riddim. Omaiah Hall, Guyana’s 2025 Road March Champion, is leading the riddim’s initial growth spurt in her home country with her track “Come Again.” Within a week of release, Hall’s audience in Guyana responded immediately, pushing “Come Again” onto the Apple Music (World) chart on July 10 at #183—days before the other songs would reach the same chart. Over the weekend, the track continued its upward climb, reaching #106 by Sunday—a clear signal of an audience eager for Hall’s sound, even outside of the Carnival season.
The riddim’s reach in Guyana has also lifted other artists featured on the project. Lil Rick’s “I Drink I Drank I Drunk” debuted at #153, while Problem Child’s “International Wuckup Day” entered at #199, and Pahjo’s “Magic” appeared at #200, all on the Apple Music (World) chart on Saturday. As Hall’s track continues to climb, it’s clear that her local pull is bringing the entire Blue Ninja Riddim to listeners across Guyana, proving that the country’s Road March Champion can draw a crowd, whether on the road or through their headphones.
It will be worth watching how the riddim progresses as it continues its journey along the Caribbean summer soundscape.
Take a listen to the full riddim on Apple Music
