What follows is a song for hard asses. Lovers of global bass, though, should turn away. The dual-action filing is done so with a purpose. After all, the track in question is a remix. Like Os Detroia and Limas do Swagg, Os Vagabanda are kuduristas: equal parts dancers and singers. In essence, this curvaceous collection of humanity is a two-piece group from Angola with many friends. But after a four minutes Vagabanda become desktop philosophers. Without time to spare the of morality wastebin arson is explored; as well as an argument for throwback the NBA jersey of the year. Most noteworthy, however is the strong case for being called Os Sonambulistas if a re-branding is ever in order.
Perhaps ironically, "Joana (Edit 2k14)" is more typically Angolan than a recent PDDG release with Luanda in the title. Humor aside, Liofox and Dadifox successfully carry over their game-plan for the remix at hand. The song retains its structure (aside from playful introductory editing) and is attacked from the rhythm section outwards. While the original marimba melody escapes unscathed, though, the most notable difference in "Joana (Edit 2k14)" is the drums. Rather than alter the rhythm, PDDG opts for a transition towards claps with no subtlety A ride cymbal adds variety to the beat, and shaker contributes to the embellished role the periphery percussion now plays. But what proves to be of greatest impact is least notable. Sometimes little bass boost goes a long way.
- John Noggle
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