These details are largely irrelevant anyway.
Like anything German doppelganger was created in joylessly literal incubator. The definition quite exactly "double-appearance," not unlike the present case. Roc Marciano, a New York rapper, has a storied history but it is the present that matter. As a matter of fact, Marcberg is coming off the release of a track with The Purist titled "Patina." The man's European counterpart , similarly enough, has been involved with hip-hop music on his own. But the Portugal and Netherlands based Rocky Marsiano does not spit. Instead, the latter boxing homage is a DJ whose live sets are readily available on-line
It is these archives that make Marsiano fascinating. His range - virtually anything relating to the African diaspora - is astonishing; and the song in question is no exception.
Afro-colombian sounds and traditions have been covered on these pages before. Unique circumstances, dictated by geography and otherwise, make the western part of the South America particularly interesting. The creation of an altogether novel culture helps as well. But the source material is less metropolitan. THe socio-economic realities originate in a more rural setting in Cartagena. At UNESCO recognized community called San Basilio, Bantú is spoken. The walled location was, after all, "founded by escaped slaves as a refuge in the seventeenth century". It in this area, during the 1980s, that composer-singer Justo Valdez forms the group Son Palenque.
Rather than digging through the Son Palenque back-catalog, the beat-maker finds a gem on the contemporarily recorded Kamajanes De La Música Palenquera. Titled, "Margarita," (available on Spotify) the orginal song is neither a cumbia nor a particularly deep cut. In fact, the rhythm is, in the author's estimation, either bullerengue or chalupa. As such, the song is played by two pieces of percussion, a lead singer, a chorus, and some faint bass elements from a friction drum. Vocals are soulful and spiritual. Despite clocking in at seven minutes, "Margarita," is worth the listen.
Immediately recognizable on the Marsiano re-work is the new, much faster tempo. A party vibe is generated but the intimacy of the original arrangement is retained. Claps and cowbell are added in addition to the occasional fill or hitch. Bass is equal parts percussive and groovy. Halfway through the producer abandons the idea of playing the original track through. Appetites have been whetted and the beat-maker intends to move on. Vocals are sampled and a synth is added as "Margarita" adds to her personality.
Similar, though not quite identical, another passable doppelganger is found; and is fortunately available for download.
Notable Mention: Chris Brown & Tyga - Ayo (PowerMusik Beatz Remix)
The backstory is much less complicated.
Alas, questions remain.
On the Nic produced "Ayo," Chris Brown begins by dumping a tractor full of cash into a swimming pool. The reasoning is simple. A selfie must be snapped - and sent - to Tyga (who recently got a shoutout from Breezy on the Lil Durk and French Montana track "Get that Money." But the main question still remains: mainly, why is Daft Punk washing Tyga's car?
At any rate, the Quinta do Mocho based PowerMusik Beatz has given the above single the kizomba treatment. By and large, original chord changes remains. The melody, however, has been usurped by a xylophone. For its part, the synth undergoes a slight pitch change and is then relegated to the harmony. Tempo is maintained by the snare/kick rhythm as a shaker plays alongside.
Enjoyable, albeit short of creating an identity of its own, the song is sure is pleasure is sure to stem from any partiality to the original track. Available for download at any rate.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
The backstory is much less complicated.
Alas, questions remain.
On the Nic produced "Ayo," Chris Brown begins by dumping a tractor full of cash into a swimming pool. The reasoning is simple. A selfie must be snapped - and sent - to Tyga (who recently got a shoutout from Breezy on the Lil Durk and French Montana track "Get that Money." But the main question still remains: mainly, why is Daft Punk washing Tyga's car?
At any rate, the Quinta do Mocho based PowerMusik Beatz has given the above single the kizomba treatment. By and large, original chord changes remains. The melody, however, has been usurped by a xylophone. For its part, the synth undergoes a slight pitch change and is then relegated to the harmony. Tempo is maintained by the snare/kick rhythm as a shaker plays alongside.
Enjoyable, albeit short of creating an identity of its own, the song is sure is pleasure is sure to stem from any partiality to the original track. Available for download at any rate.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
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