This song was released earlier this month but I sat on it because I was not sure how I felt about it... still conflicted. I liked the way it started with both singers announcing that "Meh head bad, on the road" but then Michelle X took the lead vocal and both the vocals and the music fell out of favor with me. There are up and down moments in the song but I can't say that this one will be a strong contender for anything.
The theme of the song is excellent... 'head bad' and 'on the road' are Carnival themes that drive the festival but this is one MadMen production that did not really capture me from beginning to end. It does have a feel good groove to it but something is missing from this track.
Madmen continue to break barriers with their fusion of Soca and Techno music better know as Island Pop but no one really expects everything to come out golden and end up at the top of the charts. This song may do well in some fetes and on the road but many of the radio stations will not play this one. I can't recall hearing it on the Culture Krazy station yet.
The following information in quotation is part of the article that accompanied the song on the YouTube posting:
"A true masquerader song, it immediately transcends your soul to the moment on Carnival Tuesday while crossing the biggest stage on earth that you feel yourself soaring in pure pleasure towards the heavens, as the music fuels every particle of your being.
MadMen Producers continue to push the boundaries of what was to give world listeners a new sound that forever will be imprinted in their musical minds as of and from sweet TnT. ©Mystie Thongs."
Production Notes:
Produced, Mix & Mastered By Madmen Productions. Written By Kes Dieffenthaller, Stevie. S & Emmanuel Rudder.
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!
"Head Bad" by Michelle X & Kes