Puto Wilson [C.N] - "Motherland Africa"

Gandhi was covered in paint.

A waterfall may be renamed.

At the present time, though, what matters is a bronze figure, or rather the lack there of one, in Cape Town. Not since the United States' invasion of Iraq in 2003 has a statue received more international intention. As is often the case in politics, passions have been inflamed. Demands have been made. And, ultimately, the result was just what the protesters had desired amid cries that "Rhodes has fallen."

The present, however, concerns a reappearance rather than disappearance.

Granted, the cameo does not come as a surprise. Puto Wilson has been been whispering around for the past two weeks. Most of the sounds have been demos but the upside is evident. A shift towards bass sounds is forthcoming. The track below, as a matter of fact, is comes off the heals of a very similar sounding beat in "Origins Rhythms." Appearing last week, the song titled, "Motherland Africa" rounds out the original concept. A mid-tempo batida, two different kick.snare rhythms make up the song. The general idea is a kuduro/afro-house beat. In the middle, though, the snare is cut up and a bass flutters in between for the deep groove. Just one synth is heard in the harmony. Otherwise, the track is typical Avp, mostly percussion.

Worth the download because of quality and the inevitability that it will be taken down.

Notable Mention: Puto San [Black Starz Dj's] - "Qualidade

Another carry over from a week ago, the song that follows is a strong offering regardless.

An argument could even be made that the second feature is, in fact, the superior song

The amke-up is very similar, after all. Like Puto Wilson, Puto San has opted for a mid-tempo afro-house on "Qualidade." The song is a a neat palindrome: Intro-A-B-C-B-A. With a kick/snare - though switches are heard with hi-hat/kick - beat the syncopated bya  upbeat snare and a 4/4 vocal sample. The bass is a deep eight-beat groove as well.  A hypeman then starts shouting "mete" as a marimba carries the triplet melody.

There is no exaggeration in the title. Another strong effort from a Dj that continues to impress.



- J.N.

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