Ignore the music. Forget about the Dj
The real star in is the cell-phone in the picture.
Released yesterday, "Xilola" was uploaded to SoundCloud in the same manner as all of Dj Cachorro's songs: with his photogenic Android device. The intent, however, is not to mock neither song or the aristt. A mid-tempo afro-house, that track features male kizomba vocals care of careful crooning from Puto Prata. The style sounds, to the author, though, similar to coladeiras as well Slow and ballad in character of the singing does not affect the track's energy. Built around the "Botão" rhythm, Cachorro elegantly variates with hi-hat, additional percussion following the initial sixteen in the form of a shaker and woodblocks. A faint synth offers elevates the harmony. The track is full bodied by the time the guitar melody begins; a horn section making the occasional appearance. Structurally, the song is interesting as well. Following a three-bar, two-tier introduction, Puto Prata appears for a brief interlude. The song them progresses as such: Chorus (-vox) - Verse - Chorus - Bridge (+vox) - Chorus - Verse (-vox) - Chorus
Traditional elements are part of the Luanda-based Dj's repertoire, although vocals are typically different. A very, very strong track.
Notable Mention: Homeboys & DJ Jeff Afrozila "Reborn"
Yesterday was loud. But strong meme day side, some select sound broke through the cybe static. Of special note is Angolan/Portuguese Dj Jeff Afrozila and the two-minutes of music credited to him. Jazzy with a strong sense of disco, Afrozila tends to lean more towards the house than the afro on the dance continuum. The grooves, though, cannot be denied. Percussive explorer all the while, the sound is fearless.
What follows, is no more than a teaser; hence the apparent relegation ro notable mention states. The first cut, a track titled, "Together Tonight (feat. Oveous)" is a mid-tempo afro-house with an electric guitar melody reminiscent of funana. Vocals are in english and a bassline that sounds out of the Weather Report play. While the strong, the second beat was soundly superior. Featuring Homeboyz, "Reborn," is a mid-tempo batuco built around a snare rhythm. Vocal on third notes and the steady sound of the shekere provide swing as an electric guitar usurps harmony; maintaining the Cabo Verde theme allthewhile. The track is so strong the flute is almost not worth mentioning
- J.N.
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