The Testament to a Genius Producer; The Superiority of Damiflix’s Talent.

Emmanuel Daraloye

It is often expected that a song with the title like “Many Men”, will be hard core;
borderline aggressive as to whatever the artist wishes to proclaim. A testament to survival in the face of adversity; the song being the triumph eulogy.

A rectifying speech being sung to many ears showing the one who stood out in the stead of the one posing the danger. Such expectations are swiftly and expertly dashed by the coexistence of the artist’s insightful lyrics, and the skillful expression of the producer. The synchronicity that encapsulates the opening line and the melody of Many Men by Mr Bash, points to an experienced level of mastery behind the scenes.

Before the first beat drop, the flow of tunes preceding the artist’s voice already commands attention and gathers anticipation of what emotion Damiflix will invoke with his craftiness next.

The bouncy undertone of the drums aligns perfectly with the number of bars, coming together to create a sound that you can’t help but bop your head to.

While the entire production maintains a soft upbeat tempo, the talented producer Damiflix, ensures your ears are mesmerized from the first second with the level of detail he put into this piece. Barely forty seconds into the sound, and your head bopping is interrupted with a sweet beat distortion which makes you do a double take, then back to the original flow of the song, before it heaves you into an enjoyable sing along chorus.

By this time, you’re at least a minute into the song with the knowledge that you’re in for a good ride. The lyrics, the melodies, the rhythm, the flow of the beat, the occasional switch in instruments and the alignment with the progression of the song all speak on one thing: this track was skillfully produced.

The production paints a clear picture, while retaining its laid-back premise. The rhythm engages a layered pattern with the soft echoing of the lyrics as a groove booster. Not only does the beat invoke you to do a jiggle every time it flips, the sound uses a couple instruments that will make any listener interested in knowing which was used where and how it contributes to the emotions they’re feeling while listening to it.

One thing that serves as a testament to the perfection of this finished body of work, is the use of percussive elements to introduce the second verse on the song. Only an output genius can create such a seamless flow of tunes, melody, beat and tempo.

Damiflix ensured to maintain the importance of the two voices on the song, while still managing to equally share the spotlight between the artist, the featured, the rhythms and the beat. If that isn’t a masterpiece explanation of a vivid vision, then I don’t know what is.

The sweetest part about listening to this song is that every part of it, when looked at, progresses on its own and at a flawless pace. The beat evolves as the track progresses, and right underneath the voices mesh just right enough to entertain the listeners. When the lyrics start to break, the beat and tunes are right there with it and it creates this symphony that you can’t help but nod in acknowledgment of the body work being art in itself, and hats off to the mental superiority of the Damiflix.

While most producers will consider doing a beat drop, an abrupt finish to the song, or a soft reduction in the beat until it melts into nothingness, the ending of Many Men is infused with words exchanged in the studio, showcasing the ambience surrounding the making of the song. The audible excitement and the singing of the lyrics at the top of their voices paints a vivid picture of how ecstatic the entire track made everyone present during its making, which can foster a sense of nostalgia for the fresh sets of ears enjoying the work of art that was well produced.