Woza Bakzin and GoldMax take things down a notch on “Umlando,” bringing in LeeMcKrazy for something with a bit more heft.
Umlando signifies history, heritage, that sort of stuff. A different lane than they’ve been dropping lately with the party cuts. “It feels like a conscious move, actually saying something, instead of merely riding a rhythm.
GoldMax pulls back a bit on the log drum here, it’s still there but not as prominent as it often is. A little more scope for melody this time with some more traditional percussion elements worked into the amapiano background. slower tempo too, allows the whole thing room to breathe.
Woza Bakzin sounds more grounded on this one, less bounce in the delivery, more intention behind the lines. <br/><br/> Accurately reflects the subject matter. Hard to speak heritage on a fast rhythm.
LeeMcKrazy enters and gives the second half some real gravity. Voice is more important than flash here and it makes sense. It feels less like a guest verse, and more like another person who has something to say on the same topic.
This is one step beyond the typical formula for Woza Bakzin and GoldMax and it works. Sometimes you have to slow down and mean something. That is what “Umlando” does.
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