“I DON’T WANT EM” starts with a classic soul sample, and I must add, the way it has been repurposed is brilliant. The vocals and soft piano chords are filtered over a sturdy drum groove, and the icing on the cake is the rapper who flows with a sultry and mesmerizing voice. Overall, the production is dynamic, and I love the way the grooves keep changing. “KICK BACK” is an offbeat cut that uses Jersey club/trap drum styles as the focal point. The chords here are moody and somewhat discordant, while the vocal runs have an unorthodox drawl that sounds off-center but purposeful. “KITTY KAT KAT PT 2” is a fiery club banger that will work well in strip clubs and underground dance lounges. The track highlights the feminine aura of the modern boss chick who doesn’t shy away from securing the bag and embracing her sexuality without constraints. The rap verses are seductively intense and are tied by a sampled hook that underscores the title. “KITTY KAT KAT” is the instrumental version and, in true DJ mix fashion, emphasizes the thundering groove and dance-driven energy of the track. This is a solid track that will work well on the dance floor and multi-style dance competitions.
The project continues to marry classic samples with modern musical styles as seen on “LOVERS GROOVE,” a modern electronic dance/R&B infused jam that is punctuated by rich vocal performances and a solid bounce that makes it perfect for your new age R&B playlist. “MORE TO THE MUSIC” talks about the true essence of music and how we lost the feeling in these modern times, where everything is content and social-media algorithm-driven. The lyrics are insightful and anchor on the power of nostalgia and sentimental value. The production on “MORE TO THE MUSIC” features DJ SoulChild AC’s signature drums, heavily compressed, smooth and punchy and the layered samples punctuated with original musical arrangements. “PARIS MEETS RIO” flips Brazilian funk grooves with soft and sublime textures that sound like a live carnival. The title is an ode to the famous cities where life-changing music is made, and this is no exception. Another standout track for us here. “SAO PAULO” continues with the Brazilian-inspired sounds and takes it up a notch with jazz-house elements and recurring vocal motifs that play like a mantra from start to finish. “STUDIO 54 TWO” has a moody and cinematic aesthetic that captures the past. The vocal and string samples are underpinned by a classic drum break, thumping four-to-the-floor drum loops and excellent sound design that rises to a plateau at certain parts. The final track, “THE MOOVEMENT,” is a solid closer as it tones down the energy of the previous dance-oriented tracks with a smooth soulful backdrop and reflective songwriting.
Overall Douby delivers nonstop action from start to finish. The tracks are energetic, the choruses are catchy and sprinkled with a bit of insight, the producer covers a handful of topics while staying true to his versatility.
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