SenexBeatzZ - "So Craizy"

Excitement is the most basic human emotion.

There is a, however, a strong argument which be made for fear

But why dwell of the negative?  Joy is traditionally ambiguous. Accosted with at all the expectations of society, happiness becomes the ever elusive enigma of modern man. Pleasure is a problematic piece of the overall emotional puzzle. Likewise, anxiety is largely subjective. What might make one person tremble with nervous energy might not phase a benzo fiend. Anticipation, on the other hand, is universally relatable. Circumstances vary. Winged creatures fly across the digestive system as a celebratory dance is prepared.

Short of demolishing the concept of disco, any reaction is acceptable.

If for no other reason, then, SenexBeatzZ is able to consistently accomplish such a fear. Independent of Comiskey Park, each box on the excitement checklist is dutifully marked. The impressive back catalog is present. A potential for growth cannot be denied. But, and perhaps most importantly, the producer thrives on the scarcity of his work is only the second or third of the year; a recent bleaching of his SoundCloud page notwithstanding.

Best of all, each new sound is consistently on par, if not superior, to previous sound. Granted, such a claim is difficult to support. Looking forward is the only possibility given the current state of SenexBeatzZ's. Such an inevitability is made much easier by the appearance of "So Craizy," fortunately enough. Released today, the track is a strong ghetto zouk. Contrary to the norm, however, the beat is built off a cowbell. Meanwhile, the kick drum is relegated to syncopation duties alongside the shaker. Rides mark transitions. The bass is smooth; back loaded on quarter beats, it is nonetheless dynamic for all sixteen bars. Just one other sound is heard throughout in the form of a harmonic synth. Two other synths are heard, and both of which are melodic; one appearing on the chorus and the other in the bridge.

A legitimate cause for excitement if nothing else.



Notable Mention: Dj Ludy feat. Dj BeBeDera - "Naa Ravee"

The second is exciting for a different set of reasons entirely.

Dj BeBeDeRa is, after all, makes fairly regular appearances on these pages.

A style - musical identity, as it were - is easy to discern. The man's production chops are familiar as listeners form expectations for what is to be heard. Which is not to say "Naa Ravee," or any other track affiliated with BeBeDeRa. On the contrary, the beat-maker is not only willing to collaborate, but happens to do so with fresh faces; of which the track below is one example.

A slow tarraxo, "Naa Ravee" is a heavy percussion song. Aside from the hi-hat/kick rhythm, three other drums are heard. Most notable is a front loaded bass drums. Two different drums carry the bulk of the lackadaisical melody until a whistling synth begins running its course halfway through. Djembe syncopates is usually the case. But the song is divided according to Dj duties; and once LuDy suffices BeBeDeRa jumps onto the deck resulting in a quicker pace. The number takes on a more batida feel. One of the previous melodic drums switching to playing triplets as a rattle and new synth are heard.

Heavy and opportune for pelvis grinding, the download is available.

- J.N.

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