Music Reviews
Artist:
Sinden + Count of Monte Cristal Feat MC ThiaguinhoTitle:
TAMBORZUDA - Funk Mundial 2Label:
Man RecordingsWebsite:
http://www.manrecordings.com/

The latest instalment in the Funk Mundial series, number 2, is a true inter-continental collaboration. It is produced by some of London’s finest (Sinden and Count of Monte Cristal who have remixed for the best of them - think Lady Sovereign, Basement Jaxx and Bugz in the Attic) and it features MC Thiaguinho, a former member of the pioneering Rio funk outfit Bonde de Tigrão.
Just as the world has failed to agree on a term to describe the Miami Bass influenced sounds exploding from Brazil (Funk Carioca, Baille Funk, Funk Brasil, etc.) it will struggle to find an appropriate label for this release; Garage Funk Carioca, Speed Baille and Baille Rave are all contenders but none quite cuts the mustard. “Tamborezuda” is a mish mash of garage bass lines, rave hooks, trancey synths and some crazy ass MCing about a girl addicted to shaking her booty.
The result is a unique, slightly dirty sound built for the dance and one I will be hoping to hear a lot of this summer.
Release date: 21st May 2007
Record Label: Man Recordings
Useful Links: http://www.manrecordings.com
Words By Joe Kent