Izzby Diamon - "Top Haut"

The streets are no longer safe. Onions are raining down upon people across the country. Daggers are being driven directly into the country's heart

Needless to say, the madness of March has arrived.

Resting directly in the crosshairs of a three-point ringer is the Naismith nightmare. Against all odds a swish is to follow; just not of the thirty million followers variety. It is, perhaps, a stretch, but it just so happens that a member of the squad for which the author is rooting engages in a similar hand gesture as the featured artist.

The song at hand, titled "Top Haut" is a zouk with gusto. Hailing from France, the performer at hand is named Izzby Diamon. The lyrics, sung in a pop, and later dancehall, style are predictably performed in French but the beat transcends language. The run is sweeter that the shooting motion of an old Indiana State forward. An electric guitar holds down the melody while a synth carries the harmony. An acoustic guitar and a second synth act like this year Kentucky second team and keeps the lead. The beat is built around a kick/snare with woodblock, tambourine, and a metal drum in the front court. Much slower - although deliberate - is the round mound of bass; heavy and worthy of attention.

In the interest of variety and intrigue,  if nothing else.

(h/t African Groove)

Notable Mention:  Djeff Afrozila (feat. Missun) - "Obsession (Djeff Afrozila Kazukuta Remix)"

The second selection looks West..

..below is a selection more of a Bill Walton to the established stars...

..but not only because Djeff Afrozilla is in the midst of Picasso and Dali. Titled "Arumba," the song that follows is a deep afrohouse song. Granted, calling the music a proper song might be overstating it - the track is nothing more than a minute long snippet from a forthcoming FompUK release - but  it is an enjoyable listen regardless. A snare carries the beat and a woodblock syncopates and the track is driven by a synth but none of it matters in the least. The slew of voices numerous enough to start a casual pick-up game. It is the manner in which the producer arranges the voices, though, that is of most intrigue...baby.



- J.N.

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