For his second strike into Afrobeats, TXFARI brings us "CXNTROL," a track that doesn't simply ride the rhythm but tells it what to do. Calling on his vast experience with drums and layered percussion work, TXFARI boldly steps into a sound that seems as natural as it does intentionally. "CXNTROL" pulses with the unmistakable heart of Afrobeats. The percussive building blocks have the ball on their foot. Each drum hit seems as premeditated as it sounds unconscious, as though there were something beyond technical proficiency at play. This is cultural musculature that is rehearsed and reinvented.
There's a rawness to his voice, with a tonal delivery that takes an intriguing turn alongside the beat. He's wrapped around the production, giving rhythm air and still making a presence felt. It's this equilibrium that makes the track such magic. The vocals ride, direct, and sometimes submit. Ultimately, TXFARI's placement of rhythm and drums at the nexus of "CXNTROL" is a wider creative choice involving more feeling than formula. It's a declaration about artistic control that doesn't shout for attention but earns it in its craft.
TXFARI may only have a second Afrobeat release to his name, but he sounds visionary. "CXNTROL" is a peek into a budding signature style that's not quite fully formed yet but already feels purposeful and unique. Whether you're just joining TXFARI or have already been riding his wave, "CXNTROL" is more than a song. It's a statement. He's carving out his own lane. And if this record is any indication, TXFARI is a leader armed with rhythmic groove, soul, and a voice all of his own.
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