Dj MarinO [B.S Produções] - "Funk VS MoOZart"

The song title, like the best beachwear, leaves little to the imagination. Yet is not the exhibited portions which generate interest. In three short words "Funk VS MoOZart" reveals so much but shares so little because it is the unknown that is most intriguing. Suitors may be left sad and lonely, with only their creativity to fill-in the mysterious gaps. Alas, an alternative - requiring exploration and effort - does exist. It does come with a downside, as these parties most bold do risk being disappointment. Perhaps the secret is better left alone.

It has been close to a month since Dj Marino collaborated with Tia Maria power hitter LyCoOx. Absence from these pages, though, does not mean absolute inactivity. The opposite is much closer to the truth for this CDM affiliate. Granted, the output of this CDM affiliate has lacked focus, but what more can be expected from the Specialist General? The variety - ranging from hardcore to afrohouse with fellow dread-head DJ Zulox from Margem Sul - is appreciated. With the monotony now disrupted, though, a return to the staples is in order; which for Marino means more kuduro beat oriented or not. Most promising, however, is that the face B.S Produções continues to explore his penchant for sample-based runs and the vocals found therein.

Its :90 length makes "Funk VS MoOZart" ideal to include in a casual mix. A listener's first impression, though, is of something more complex because takes a third of the song's duration is used for introductory purposes. Nonetheless, the vocalist leads the charge. A full drumline precedes the singer as the nature of the song is established. Aesthetics now in place, the second intro begins with a seamless transition; a sub-theme that deserves accolades all its own. A four to the floor kick drum lays the mid-tempo kuduro foundation alongside a tom. The lyrical vocals shape into single syllable percussive markers as the song blooms following a drum fill. Ambient harmony - used with intent - provides the song with the facade of something much larger . Meanwhile, additional percussion - cymbals and woodblocks - can be heard on the periphery. Once again, vocals have shapeshifted begins answering itself. Suddenly...calm. The strings and chorus of a classical sample begins. Led forth by single beats and a familiar drum roll, MoOZart joins the dance festivities and never wears out his welcome. Clutter is avoided because Only two-bars are used from the strings and one note from the chorus. Nothing is left to reveal; and the totality is marvelous. The new beat plays the ambitious Marino and his flawless track out.

- John Noggle