Retirement is more than an age. The ability to receive a pension, tangible or otherwise, is certainly a benefit. But consciously deciding to drop out of the workforce is a state of mind. Any number of reasons can justify the action - lack pleasure, dearth of challenges, or perhaps a simple desire explore - yet it boils down to "nothing is left by means of productivity." One's best contributions reside in the past. The future, in its majestic mystery, is full of potential answers to these voids.
All of which makes EDyFoOx absolutely fascinating. The one time member of Piqueno Djs Du Gueto, after all, retired two years ago with this beat; only to reappear last year with this beat. And the comeback, as it turns out, is of the exponential variety. In a sign of things to come EDyFoOx (a.k.a. Portuguese Brett Favre) followed his comeback beat with an album-length afro-house collaboration alongside Casa de Mãe's LiloCox later in the year. After hooking with CDM, the Gunslinger from Lisbon released his own kuduro-tinged solo effort via the imprint. So for those keeping score at home, "Nunca Copia" marks his third release of 2014; and the second of a collaborative variety. If the trend holds up, consider the following: Brett Favre, currently age 44, wore the number 4 throughout his career. Conspiracy theorists rejoice!
At any rate, "Nunca Unica," which was released a week ago, is not unlike the releases mentioned above. The bass is heavy. Tempo-wise, the song favors a faster persuasion without being identified by it. The beat is rooted in kuduro/batucada. Even after a first listen, though, "Nunca Unica" sounds unique; a subtly aggressive attitude being heard immediately in the introduction. The bass absolutely rumbles. And if the initial salutation is to serve a a character witness, the head is a de facto resume. The rhythmic dynamism never subsides. A traditional drum - hi-hat and woodblock creating a restrained, anxious feeling - and an unidentifiable element round out the three percussive tools EDyFoOx and Avessos Recordz/Txiga Produções member Puto Nuno will use throughout. All the while, the collaboration proves to be a unique aspect in and of itself. Whereas previous EDyFoOx "duplas" play as a single piece, "Nunca Copia" is divided as follows: A-B-C-D...head, EDyFoOx's verse, Puto Nuno's verse, and a unified verse. No loop is present, and a plethora of effects serve as markers in what may be a sign of a new aesthetic fad. If nothing else listen copiously to appreciate the bass, manipulation of vocal samples, and use of peripheral percussion. A strong track overall.
- John Noggle
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