Politics differ across continents. Despite encountering similar problems, specific circumstances breed varying approaches. A seed of consistency, however, can be found in conservative politics. Any card holding member of the political spectrum's right-side can agree: the traditional family structures are at risk. One man's same-sex marriage is another woman's career aspiration. Devastating taboos, with the passage of time, open up a wealth of human possibility. Meanwhile, a deadbolt is placed on the door leading towards happy family life. Unless, of course, the portrait of familial happiness has simply taken on a different shape; because if Urbandictionary has its way 'family' is to be nothing more than a state of mind, and two syllables shorter.
WeLiiFOx and Dadifox appear to be one such 'fam.' Affiliated with the tastemakers of Piquenos DJs do Ghetto (PDDG), as well as Demon Beatzz, Dadifox is part experimenter and part aficionado. The two halves of that make whole of this producer result in a pleasant equilibrium. Because the man is so comfortable designing high energy kuduro with typical melodic elements, he tends to venture into genre fusion; sometimes with rock, and sometimes with hip-hop. The typical subsidizes the atypical. Tucho da Mãe (TDM) Deejaý WeLiiFOx exhibits similar purpose with a dissimilar approach. Calling the Margem Sul region of Lisbon home base, WeLiiFOx along with Raphael Vaaz and DJ Jeff, know kuduro too and seek a wider audience; they just choose to do so through mainstream flavors and crossover. Predictably, WeLiiFOx has an eccentricity too: a penchant for short chromatic synth phrases. It is here, in the slightly askew, that these two Lisbon beatmakers find common ground.
"Vocal Indiano" continues where previous collaborations have left off. The designs begin practically: a routine, fast tempoed, kuduro beat is used as foundation. Once the tenants, and their limbs' movement, are secured the song's melody creates a facade all its own. This new track, though, is unique in its own right. Above-average mastering - as far as a WeLiiFOx track is concerned - is the first abundantly clear quality. A brass section within the disproportionately long introduction is the second. While "Vocal Indiano" is likely a demo for a longer composition, the thought process behind creation intriguings. In betwixt the clipping of an uninqpiring 4/4 house bass a vocal sample neatly placed at the end of the rhythm. A plethora of elements are not exhibited, but those that are have been carefully chosen. By opting for a brass section (playing a typical WeLiiFOx melody all the while) the productiojn takes on a larger feel than it otherwise would; and that without overwhelming listeners. More than anything, potential holds this song, and tandem, together.
- John Noggle
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