Dj LauranCoOX [RDP] - "Adeus Milagre 2"

For what it matters, RDP is one of the most, if not the most, interesting crew names in all the land. An acronym for the phrase Rabo da Prima - translating literally as, "Cousin's tail" - its source and meaning are supremely intriguing. Neither, however, proves detrimental to enjoyment of RDP's music. English, after all,  lays claim to its fair share of quixotic idioms. From the oddly personifying "hair of the dog" to the absurdly misleading "easy as pie," American English does hesitate to jump on the bandwagon of any phrase which resembles a forlorn, meaningful expression. Investigative malaise perhaps, but the risk associated with this particular detective work is two-fold. One fold results in  selfishly commandeering bandwidth for a senseless explanation. The other invoves the mere potential internet shaming of someone's cousin and their tail. Neither option, frankly, is all that appealing.

At any rate, Deejay LauranCoOx (alternatively styled Dj Lauran - CoOx), is the cranial force behind RDP. An independent for all intents and purposes, LauranCoOx resides, like DJ Dotorado among others, in the Margem Sul section of Lisbon. This is a producer, much WeLiiFOx, specializes in beats more so than album-length compositions. What LauranCoOx tracks may lack in duration, though, he compensates for in energy. For both geographically and aesthetic reasons Tucho da Mae (TDM) proves to be his nearest comparison. In addition to collaborations with DJ Jeff and the aforementioned WeLiiFOx, RDP shows a preference for electro-house flavors upon kuduro beats. Since it appears that LauranCOox is still in a formative stage, though, he does show a willingness to work beyond the standard, or flash unique signs of flare.

"Adeus Milagre 2" is more much more standard than atypical. With a 4/4 kick drum, the song begins its five-second introduction. As with the majority LauranCOoc tracks, time is not in excess. The brief time allotted does provide the listener a moment of acclimation.What sounds like a guiro will provide the second percussive element. Interestingly, the following is surprising nonetheless. As the fast-tempoed kuduro beat starts, the song's signature appears. A very loud, very predictable, single synth note in oft repeated. A sound which is polarizing at best is nonetheless efficient. If the desired emotion is a sudden, careless rush the song efficiently produces it. Adrenaline now rushing, LauranCOox provides some respite with a meager bridge. Bridge is a loosely used term, though, as a drum fill and faint vocal sample usher in a cascade of voices. Formless spoken word, the impression might be given of a vibrant, populated room; the result, however, is amateurish tag placement. A well mastered, simple and unapologetic track electro kuduro number.

- John Noggle