Mute the television. Turn off the radio. Most importantly, stay away from the picture house because
While an inviting location for a date, perhaps, nothing shown within them bares any truth.
Ignore the media: salacious swine swindlers. The words above, as well as those that follow, have been chosen to be both pugnacious and poignant. Time, after all, is of the essence. Valentine's day is fast approaching. This is not, however, a bitter screed. But, writers, directors - entertainers at large really - should have no stake it defining true romance. Tarantino, Christian Slater, and a stoned Brad Pitt aside, there is no correlation between apologies and affection. Females may enjoy the company precious stones, but friendship with inanimate objects is riddled with shortcomings. Only some like it hot, but everyone enjoys a warm body.
There is no secret; no game can be won; after all, it was the street entrepreneur, Baby Jones, that said, "Pimping ain't no game of love."
At first it may seem that this California rapper is a boisterous businessman following in the same vein as Iceberg Slim. Asking Cupid for financial advice is one thing, but acting impulsively on the words of this winged wielder of arrows is another matter entirely. Plus, Investing in chocolate as a commodity seems preposterous on the surface.
Upon further inspection, it appears that the author has made a mistake. Genasis does not love the cocoa. Much more accurate to the discussion might be a white girl who name is actually Coco. Far from an exercise in subtext, however, "CoCo" is driven by a strong trap beat care of Juice the Producer. Over a hi-hat/snare rhythm and 4/4 bell a grandiose four beat melody is maintained. The effects used as transitional cues - mainly synth fills - may be typical, but the MC's delivery keeps listeners engaged. Reminiscent of earlier Sosa tracks, the words are easy to repeat whether at a club or elsewhere. The hook is hard to shake, not unlike a spurned lover, and the operatic bridge invites any interested party to partake.
The following remix does not mislead. Unlike most people on a first date, this afro-house track presents itself exactly as advertised. Immediately, a new, snare-centric beat is heard. The four to the floor bass pounds away. Any and all opposition shall be swayed into a trance. On "CoCo (Angoastral Dub)" Breyth re-imagines the O.T. Genasis single. While the new version remains still heavily indebted to the original, two sections are rotated. Hip-hop, after all, does not typically feature scrapers. Likewise, first and third beat hitches from a tambourine are seldom heard. The melody and bell, however, are central to the song. During interlude and transitions, Breyth relies on playing the original ad nauseum while the body portions features two looped manipulations of the chorus; if nothing else, a testament to the resourcefulness of the DJ. Although it may not stand on its own, the number is very enjoyable and a proficient extension.
The once downloadable song - the pre-set limit already having been reached featured below is a different matter entirely; and for good reason. Luxembourg based, DJ Mulatoh has fixed himself a banger. Rhythmically intersection with Breyth's afro-house creation, the similarities begin and end with the snare drum. Released two weeks earlier, and clocking with a minute and a half shorter run-time, Mulatoh's track is a fast kuduro. Only for context is O.T. Genasis heard throughout the first minute. Scenery now established, takes listeners on a tour through the five sections that make-up this remix. Slowly does the track build. The three note bass is undeniable. Vocals are chopped up in a juke manner as the producer digs for sounds more than words or mere syllables. A harmonic synth and syncopated scraper are introduced after the first interlude, followed by a drum fill transition and change in vocal sample. Listeners do not endure so much as survice. A second set of vocals is recalled to syncopate and a third to further add to the kuduro vibes. The song might as well be the unofficial anthem of Pleasure Town. A very, very good track worth the repeated listens
- John Noggle
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