Max B is the Wave-Master General. No sound, artist, or movement can change this tidal designation.
Puto Nuno, however, has made a strong case.
Make no mistake, Puto Nuno and Dj NinOo are two different people. Although separated by a single letter, these men have unique identities. Moreover, each has proven through their beats to be a notable member of Firma do Txiga. The following post, however, concerns on only Nuno. A proverbial jack-of-all-trades, Nuno does not exercise a mastery over any type of beat. The tempo on Nuno tracks varies on each release. Songs vary from slow to mid-range to fast depending on what the situation requires; dialectical enough to merit a moniker not unlike 'Proletariat Nuno.' This latest song is no exception as Nuno's style - active bass, minimal melody, and limited vocal samples - continues to evolve.
What follows is a swelling tarraxo. Released nearly a month ago, the song below is separated from another slow song, "Tarraxo do Madrugada," by slightly over a week. As such, the similarities are unavoidable. Both combine the sound of digital and analogue drums; the former playing the main beat as the latter adds triplet flare. Alas, "Tarraxo Tshunami" is more than a glorified 'brevemente' beat; instead, it is the peak of Nuno's abilities. As per usual, the single element harmony/melody is used. And while Nuno has exhibited technical prowess before, it is exacerbated on "Tarraxo Tshunami." The vocals ultimately become a percussive highlight above booming bass that appears after the song head - just before the minute mark - to establish the arrival of the song proper. Not only living-room, head-set success but a dance-floor worthy tune as well, "Tarraxo Tshunami" is worthy of accolades.
- John Noggle
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