Ravidson - "Tortura (Dj Suaviicox [R.S Produções] Remix)"

Ravidson is better than The Beatles.

Any and all comparisons to Migos, however, are still in the process of being reviewed.

Concerning the above claims, every element in is true The author does not possesses a single seed of speculative doubt of their factual certainty. Objectively speaking, any four blokes from Liverpool can pretend hold flags. The ability to spell "help" is a fair expectation to hold from the British education system. May the good Lord save this ship...

Although, not technically a part of the English language, the word "tortura," is much longer. Regardless, the feat in question far much more impressive. Not only is their a literal use of feet - among several other body parts - the models use nothing but biology to delineate a seven letter noun. And for what reason? Well, "Tortura" is the title of a single, credited to none other than a misspelled American college. Alas, Cape Verde born and Luxembourg raised Ravidson is, like those featured in the accompanying artwork, a person. For all intents and purposes Ravidson is not unlike a Portuguese speaking Davido. But that as it may, Ravidson is, in fact, able to sing.

Released in May, "Tortura" is typical kizomba. The overarching impression is one of utmost modernity. Miscellaneous features aside, during the track's four minutes length Ravidson gives a restraining, albeit captivating, show. As a result, the song is built around Ravidson's silken singing. While not exhibiting much power, the voice is exceptionally emotive. Whether a product of auto-tune or not, the vibrato heard below is duly noted. Of greater significant, though, is the backing track. "Tortura" spares no expense in accompaniment. With a beat is rooted in zouk, the structure is archetypal of popular music form. Regardless, the presentation is exquisite. A lush collection of synthesizer, acoustic & electric guitar, xylophone, and hand drums can be heard. A new bubblegum, perhaps, but the rhythm cannot be denied.


Onwards, then, to remix artist and prolific mix creator Dj Suaviicox; coming off a very good, vaguely grime themed release. As was the case on his remix of Damagical's "Bella Me Tarraxa" no attempt is made to alternate genres. Integrity for the "Tortura" escapes unscated. In fact, the structure of the song is not changed at all. Instead, Suaviicox re-imagines "Tortura" with a juiced up zouk beat of his own creation. Immediately following the song's onset a dosage of snare-hi hat-kick is injected. The incurably sticky synth from the original is now accompanied by a rhythm section friendler to the dancefloor than radio speakers. But while claps can also heard as part of the improved rhythm, Suaviicox does not limit himself to percussion. Of note is the additional synthesizer harmony added to differentiate between the two songs. Still, the biggest contrast between this song and the succesful Damagical remix is in empty space. With absence of PDDG's Dadifox and passable mastering is a forlorn tale.

- John Noggle