Blasterjaxx x Mildenhaus x Paolo Pellegrino – Elegibo (Uma Historia De Ifa)

62%Overall Score

• Bouncy drop, then usually Blasterjaxx stuff
• Brazilian atmosphere not fully explored
• Catchy vocal with lots of dynamism

There are some positives. The bouncy drop and familiar Blasterjaxx style are sure to please their fans. The vocal is also catchy and dynamic. However, the potential of the Brazilian atmosphere is not fully explored, which is disappointing.

Curious to know more about the story behind the track, I investigated further. Blasterjaxx were not very forthcoming, but it was evident from TikTok and IG videos that there was a lot of synergy between the artists involved. Mildenhaus even flew to Amsterdam to complete the collaboration. This level of effort is commendable, but unfortunately, it doesn’t translate into a remarkable track.

The problem lies with the concept. The original creator, Margareth Menezes, loses some of the magic in this Big Room version, which only retains the vocal. The Italians added their bouncy schema, which is similar to Gabry Ponte’s style, but this shift happens suddenly in the first drop, disrupting the melodic section with the usual Blasterjaxx supersaws.

There are some nice details in the percussion, but “Elegibo” fails to explore the unique vibe of the original vocal and doesn’t blend different styles in a smooth way. In the past, Blasterjaxx has delivered such blends in releases such as “Ininna Tora” with KSHMR & Timmy Trumpet or “Bounce Around” where the New World Sound twist left a lasting impression. The final result of “Elegibo” is still enjoyable, but the overused Blasterjaxx formula holds it back. The track is not fully developed, and it doesn’t stand out from the fifty other songs that follow the same structure.

It’s unfortunate that releasing a tune every week has ruined “Elegibo.” If the artists had more time to work on it, they could have created something much richer. It’s a pity because there was a lot of potential.

Overall, “Elegibo” is worth a listen, but don’t expect anything extraordinary.