Dadifox - "Um Segundo [Ghetto Superstars version]"

Traditions are important to have.

Anything worth doing, as the cliche goes, is worth doing well

Surviving by the Skinner of one's teeth is more than a superstition. Pitchers may not step on the foul line when exiting the field. In some strange way, LeBron's chalk might just affect the quality of the air in the arena resulting in the idyllic atmosphere. When in the theater, it is important to never to wish anyone luck. Rather, a veiled threat is much more apropos where social regiment is concerned.

Such is the case with these pages and funana. Today, 4/20, is no exception.

But what makes the present selection even more exciting is a trend. The boxes for causation and correlation have been checked off. Dadifox is has proven his chops in the throwback department as neuron cannons fire-off. But the track below happens to borrow from the funana group; and a familiar one at that . On "Um Segundo" the credits are equitably dividded. Cabo Verdean kizomba artist Djodje is joined by Ferro Gaita on the instruments and vocals. The result is an outstanding combination of digital and analog sounds.

On the remix below, Dadifox keeps all the elements essential to the original song. The scraper/cowbell rhythm is maintained, for eample. Accordion is reduced to a four beat riff as the main difference is not confined in the melody. A kick snare, afrohouse beat has been added. In lieu further addition, bass has been parsed as well. Subwoofer sensibilities are crisp on the odd beats. A shaker further syncopates and the original hooks breaks up instrumental portions. Some harmonizing synth is eventually brought in on the final verse.

Very good song with nothing to dislike. The download is recommended.




Notable Mention: Puto Wilson & Mix Bwe [C.N] - "Avess[oO]x No Beat"

Little to no connection exists between selections.

An accordion is heard only briefly at the end

The link that is evident, however, is in the participants. Caught up in the recent wave of Puto Wilson works in the equally clandestine Mix Bwe. Titled, "Avess[oO]x No Beat," below is the latest addition to the recent tidal shifts; bass-head tunes normally heard from b.boy and TMP have found their way into others' creative process.

At any rate, the mid tempo batida is built around two djembes engaged in a call and response. Melodic and percussive elements are heard. The groove is clean and heavy. Much like the recent "Motherland Africa", the track is a captivating use of sounds. A wonderful cacophony emanates from the polyrhythms. The secret in betwixt the interactions and getting lost among them to the point of elation. Bass is equal parts harmony and rhythm. But the same can be said for the distant claps and shaker. The aforementioned accordion only become relevant when distinguishing two sections. Bleating like a foghorn, the queue is given. A change, no two changes, occur in the now, bouncier bassline.

As long as either of these producer is willing to search for new sounds, an audience is sure to follows. The download is recommended both for collection purposes and likelihood of deletion as the output continues to be very positive from both deejays.



- J.N.

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