Nidia Minaj - House Musik

Throw more stones.

Pick up a rock and chuck it with reckless abandon

Simply put, the literature remains unclear. A sweet tooth is not required to notice: some candy rocks pop while other rock candies remain idle. Queries are more frequently posed than answers - the stoned public clamoring for direction all the while. As a result, Perpetrators are left to their own resources as nothing more than intentions and motivations are used to determine the merit heaving-based activities. Two birds may be put to rest. In the case of more rural instances, for example, moss collection can be altogether avoided.

Alas, one certainty exists: residents of glass home should avoid the above suggestions at all costs.

It would seem that the proverb is practical at best. Glass is fragile and rubble is destructive. Nidia Minaj, however, builds beats not homes; the song but the latest, sturdy example in the artist's canon. Released earlier today, the title give the track a fair shake. A Hi-NRG/Eurodance synth line provides "House Musik" with a lively facade as the EDM cross-over potential can barely be contained. Bass takes on the appearance of both disco and funk. Although the hypnotic aspect of looping is relied upon for effect an Introduction-A-B-C-A-D structure is created. Kick/Tambourine create the rhythm which is syncopated by digital woodblocks. Traces of techno are gleaned from an otherwise studio-apartment track; four synths layered to great effect.

Very good song that breaks out of a local scene maintaining a more global appeal in mind.



Notable Mention: Niagara - "Arruda"

Earlier in 2015, Nidia Minaj released EP on Principe earlier this year

It just so happens, though, that the Portuguese imprint has another major release in the pipeline.

What can be heard below comes from just such a released; the upcoming Ímpar 12'' to be precise. Titled, "Arruda," the full-length teaser track was released yesterday. Slime, unlike french asparagus, the number strikes its blow with after effects. Kick/snare/snare are used to create a mid-tempo house beat. Later in the track a tambourine is heard syncopated. Just as minimal/deep as "House Music," Niagara nonetheless relies of a state of trance that is altered slightly between sections. Three to four different synths reminiscent of science fiction past are heard. A miniscule portion of female vocals are used to create a sounds representative of the cover art as well, but the song's true achievement is in combining the different styles and techniques without slightest clumsiness 

The release is slated June release, if for no other reason than the late synth push on this very track.




- J.N.

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