DJ Set I can't Ado Much About - DJ Tokinou "Red Zouk TBS"

Refrain from speaking.

Conversation is the gateway of engagement.

On the other hand, associating with straw-men comes with many benefits; so much goes without saying. And as with any friendship compromises must be reached. While sociable, for instance, the occasional effigy can no longer be put on the hot-seat. Any and all Burning Man events are similarly to be avoided. But the small, politically correct price is certainly worth paying. Those dummies are best that crash just like the rest. It is almost as if these individuals lack the facilities to make their own decisions. Alas, mannequins lives matter too and the casual nature of the relationship is unsurpassable. Unlike wax figurines, even the most average of scarecrows are always ready for a lively discussion.

It is for just such a reason, of course, that the hay-lobby is dominates today's social media landscape.

Unfortunately, the author is not one to follow through on his own advice. In addition to being of a generally odious disposition, hypocrisy is far from an enviable trait. Not only does the scribe express the opinion, but the man will frequently relishes in sharing the nuances of such thoughts: proverbial shame on parade. Just such an exhibition, as a matter of fact, was recently put on display; especially following the release of the collection below just last week (but more on the in a moment).

Titled "Red Zouk TBS" what follows is fairly self-explanatory. Slow to mid tempo zouk and kizomba - largely determined by the language, first French and ultimately Portuguese - play for just short of 25 minutes. Both instrumentals and vocal tracks are featured; the latter half favors female stylings, although the breadth of styles is frankly more impressive. No two subsequent number feature identical deliveries. Singing is heard alongside dancehall toasting and Atlanta-garnished rap flows. More important, though, is the impressive amount of dubplates the Martiniquan DJ Tokinou relishes in sharing. The beats are modern but regularly flash the traditional signs. In addition to flares for soft, 80s production, antillean acoustic guitar/piano runs are prevalent.

Much like the author choosing to follow Tokinou on SnapChat, though, no regrets are had. After all, the producer's screenname is available in the comments section, right above the download links. Second, at any rate,is far from beneficial. Impulse is the superior form of daily living Both the selections and the sequencing are enviable; apprehending a copy is recommended


- J.N.

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