At one point, two African priests - one wearing bright, red Tom's, the other an unmistakable pair of Nike trainers - swing a white man with an equally attention grabbing mohawk back and forth. An anonymous motorist on a moped looks back as the two wheeled vehicle accelerates. Despite the bystander's well-founded confusion, this scene is not lifted from an early Bunuel movie. Rather, what has been described occurs in an mere six seconds worth of introductory film. Only to adding further astonishment to the situation, the source is not even an entire music video so much as a teaser. And for anyone interested, the product being advertised is a new kuduro track titled "Puxa Puxa Larama" by Angolan entertainer Limas do Swagg.
Like the Os Detroia single from earlier in the year, "Puxa Puxa Larama" is senselessly energetic, proposes an equally exhausting dance, and is catchier than a tropical disease. But the intrigue is much more than the scene above because the totality is captivating. Cinematography and imagery merits its own accolades; two and three multishot scenes are seen just as routinely as close-ups. Its scenery is relatable, and although it does not require much squinting to observe brand-name wardrobe, unique styles are shown among the fun. As opposed to "Não faz isso bella," though, the beat is just as infectious, if not more so, than the chorus and final line, which begins with "Quando a policia chega, ninguem vai se mete! (When the police arrive, no one's going in!)." The kuduro beat is accented by a single cowbell strike; both of which are adorned by a brief synth and record scratch that do not mug for attention. Its Bass is the real attraction, though, seeing as it carries the track melodically as this is typed fancies the imagination of producers and their potential remixes.
- John Noggle
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