No less than three beats can be heard on "Baia de Luanda," a mid-tempo batida that Piquenos Djs du Guetto released just over a week ago. For a song rich in resources, however, "Baia de Luanda" only draws passing attention toward its whistles and brass. Sure, a two-bar melodica alters its melody. Of course the horns ending their phrase on a high notes is interesting. Lest the vocal samples - not to mention a persistent shaker - and their rhythmic consideration are overlooked. But no sooner does the track start than listeners' ears are mugged. Diversity in rhythm is the theme. The main beat is reminiscent of a recent collaborative effort between Black$ea Não Maya and Txiga Produções, but "Baia de Luanda" does not aim to be a genre fixture. Dj Liofox and Dadifox have invested their energy in crafting a dance track - and an effective one at that - from common beats that use drums from Western Africa as well as the western hemisphere . Baia de Luanda" is typical of Lisbon and a terribly fine example at that.
- John Noggle
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