Ai ai ai (Felguk & Cat Dealers remix) — Vanessa da Mata

This remix takes the organic, sun-drenched soul of Vanessa da Mata's original and injects it with a massive dose of adrenaline. It is a quintessential example of the 'Brazilian Bass' movement, where the sophisticated melodies of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) are recontextualized for the mainstage.

The sound is defined by a heavy, syncopated low-end and high-gloss digital production that feels both expensive and explosive. It is the sound of a humid tropical afternoon suddenly transforming into a neon-lit urban rave.

Moments Worth Listening For

the way the organic acoustic guitar from the original is replaced by a thick, side-chained synth pluck that drives the rhythm

the tension during the bridge where the vocals are chopped and looped into a rhythmic stutter before the final drop

the sudden silence for a fraction of a second right before the bass-heavy house drop hits at the one-minute mark

Where This Album Departs

How does Ai ai ai (Felguk & Cat Dealers remix) sound next to the rest of Vanessa da Mata's catalogue?

This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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