DJ Kappa Jota [Kappa Stress Soundzz] - "La Txon de Portugal"

The opportunity to share some funana does not require a reason

Some information, though, can be of some use.

All of Dj Kappa Jota's previous appearances on these pages occurred under the oft-repeated moniker: Dj Karfox. But it seems that a recent rebranding bears a strong underpinning of practicality; or so the the Amadora based beat-maker would have listener's believe. Certainly a similarity to the internationally recognized producer Marfox does not require much strain to see. Imitation might not always be the sincerest form of flattery.

Fortunately, the trademark Karfox techno-style remains unscathed

In fact, July has been an active month for the Guinean/Cabo Verdean musican rich in funana cuts. Beginning with "Criola Matxicada" this independent producer finds the groove while juggling three pieces of percussion and a creeping snare hitch on the 1/8 beat. The melody is carried by accordion and a synth that sounds out of the F-Zero soundtrack but would soon include more "Rapica na gaita" is essentially a remix of the above sone with an added siren and drum as well as a vocal sample. Most impressive, though, is the six minute "Mixibioti (Nha Mudjer)." Signs of an increasingly harmonic bass are heard. Guitar is introduced as an element available to the Kappa Jota funana register. Mastering is an issue but only because the peaking presumably deters illicit recordings.

But, as recently mentioned, producers are to be judged by the quality of their pop melodies.

The vibraphone current is strong on "Kizomba beat 1." The bass grooves heavy as well. Regardless, the disco guitar playing in the distance is a surprise; an idea expanded upon later. A djembe and claps are added but the rhythm make-up fits the beatmaker's profile with the addition of cymbal hitches on the 1/8 and 1/16 beats. At such a point, mentioning the jazz-piano melody in the body only seems unfair; the stuttering trap hi-hat only rubs the point in that Kappa Jota is very good at music and music related activities. In many waysl then, "La Txon de Portugal" is the culmination of what has recently transpired. Four songs are mixed together over the span of two minutes; including a false start at the beginning that is hyped by a horn in the second loop. Both accordion and guitar melodies are heard as well as hype and straight vocals.

Nothing negative to report



Notable Mention: Deejay Kvn - "Funana Cheiirinhoo"

The follow-up feature is communist.

Dialectical in existence, its role varies by day.

To each post according to its need, today's notable mention seeks to fill a void. Two-minutes is far from enough to satisfy the funana thirst. Fortunately, a similar concept - and nearly twice as long - appeared earlier today. Then again, the curator iin question is known for such an undertaking many times over.

Put together by France's Deejay Kvn (pronounced: Kah-veh-en) is heavy on the accordion melodies, plenty of love is given to synths as well; the odd guitar is heard eventually. Vocals are mostly used for hype but are present throughout. Changes are frequent; nearly every two to four-bars with only one brief break at the middle A left-hand turn is taken near the end. The sounds become electronic and the syncopation slightly more adventurous. And just as it begun, the listener's time with the audio mosaic comes to a close (until Kvn resurfaces is a month or so)

As with the rest of the Paname based DJ's work, the download is recommended for binge listening purposes. .



- J.N.

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