Lil Rick - Hard Wine

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Review by Keshia Kola

Hard Wine by Lil Rick: A Chaotic Yet Charming Soca Ride Let’s cut to the chase—Lil Rick’s Hard Wine isn’t your run-of-the-mill 1997 release. It’s a quirky little gem that straddles Latin vibes, Reggae grooves, and Soca swagger like it was born for it. Released under Hot Vinyl (because, duh, vinyl is hot), this album feels like someone threw a party in Trinidad, invited Jamaica as the plus-one, and then accidentally spilled wine all over the soundboard. And honestly? That’s kind of why I love it. The title track, “Hard Wine,” hits you right off the bat with its cheeky energy. If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to sip rosé while dancing barefoot on a beach at sunset, this is your jam. The rhythm has this infectious bounce that makes you wanna move—even if your moves are questionable AF. What sticks with me about “Hard Wine” is how unapologetically fun it is. No deep existential crisis here; just pure, untamed joy wrapped up in a soca beat. You can tell Lil Rick wasn’t trying too hard—he just let the vibe flow, and thank goodness he did. Then there’s “Bumper Inspector (Vocal).” Now, don’t get me started on bumper inspectors because who even thinks about those people unless they’re ruining your day? But somehow, Lil Rick turns this mundane concept into something oddly memorable. The vocal version is packed with sass and wit, making you wonder if maybe bumper inspectors deserve more credit—or at least their own theme song. The lyrics stick in your head like gum on a hot sidewalk, which might annoy some folks but honestly adds to the charm. Bonus points for including both an instrumental and a dub version ("Version"), giving us multiple ways to enjoy the chaos. Now, sure, not every track on Hard Wine will blow your mind. Some moments feel repetitive, like when you're stuck listening to the same steel drum riff one too many times. But hey, perfection ain’t the goal here—it’s about having a good time. And Lil Rick nails that mission. Reflecting on Hard Wine, I gotta say, it’s like finding an old mixtape in the backseat of a borrowed car. At first glance, it seems random and kinda messy, but once you hit play, you realize it’s got soul. This album reminds me that music doesn’t always need to reinvent the wheel—it just needs to make you smile. Or, in this case, bust out some awkward dance moves in your kitchen. So grab a glass of cheap red, crank up the volume, and let Lil Rick transport you back to ’97. Just don’t blame me if you start inspecting bumpers afterward.

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Artist: Lil Rick
Album: Hard Wine

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Filename: lil-rick-hard-wine.zip
  • MP3 size: 19.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 136.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Bumper Inspector (Instrumental)
Hard Wine
Bumper Inspector (Vocal)
Bumper Inspector (Version)

Video

(BAJAN SOCA) LIL RICK -Hard Wine
(BAJAN DUB) LIL RICK -Bumpa Inspector

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Catalog Numbers

HVT 110

Labels

Hot Vinyl

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"

About Lil Rick

Real Name

    • Ricky Reid

Name Vars

  • Ricky Reid

Aliases

  • Ricky Reid

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? In 1997, Lil Rick dropped an album called *Hard Wine*. It’s a wild mix of Latin and Reggae vibes with a Soca twist. The track "Bumper Inspector" got so much love that it came in three versions—vocal, instrumental, and a raw dub-style "Version." All of this heat came out on the Hot Vinyl label. Not your typical album setup, right?

Comments

tradeximcyrillejanssoone
tradeximcyrillejanssoone
2025-03-10
2020 and still loving it
thulden
thulden
2025-03-09
too love my Bajan music
trenity1234
trenity1234
2025-03-09
Bajan Dub real sweet!
mjj440
mjj440
2025-03-09
Still listening in 2018?
kasihayieda
kasihayieda
2025-03-09
Bumpa Inspection Time real don gorgon #LilRick    #Barbados
triambodo291096
triambodo291096
2025-03-09
An if down deh so heavy dun pass d inspection already
toujoursbelle978
toujoursbelle978
2025-03-08
Racist - a person who believes that a particular race is superior to another. I would suggest before you call someone a racist or say something someone says sound "racist". I recommend you research the definition of the term and on yourself to stop whatever insecurities you would have that would make you so defensive for you to jump to that conclusion. I simply asked a question! Nowhere in my comment did I mention or indicate that my race/ethnicity was better than the next or vice versa
dianamulder
dianamulder
2025-03-08
I asked if the person was white because of my experience. I have noticed that white Americans with whom I've been in contact with have preconceived notions that Jamaica is the Caribbean because of the island's popularity and the other islands are within Jamaica.Now before you jump to another conclusion let me reiterate that my opinion is based on my experiences considering that I've traveled to America and I've also worked in the tourism industry in Barbados
dieverloreskrywer
dieverloreskrywer
2025-03-08
far from Jamaican accent but enjoy!!
leeguitar
leeguitar
2025-03-08
what does that mean Nicklebaby ??? that sounds racist to me it should not matter what color u are is it just like anyother country !!!!!!!! I think u need to mind yeh slef and go bath yeh skin Gal!
jeannewey
jeannewey
2025-03-07
Baddest tune ever!