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[MV & Song Review] Anda - 'Taxi'

Posted by AllK_Maknae21 pts Monday, January 11, 2016


Anda, formerly known as Andamiro, is back with another single! Ever since leaving her previous label, her style has changed quite dramatically as the agency has let her creative side run free alongside the musical concepts they push. The change has lead to smooth tracks like "Mastering" and now the whispery toned "Taxi."


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Something about "Taxi" is mesmerizing. I'll admit, upon first listen I wasn't interested since it made me miss Anda's retro-funk. Her powerhouse vocals and raspy voice can't be appreciated over her sensual, almost talking, lines in "Taxi," yet you can't stop singing alongside her! Just admit it, "Taxi" is the jam that brings everyone onto the dance floor at the clubs (much more than "Touch"). She has the elements of today's hip hop scene incorporated well into her song, such as the finger snapping, consistent clapping and "heys" shouted in the background, which make it a perfect dance track, and carry her rhythm so it is on point. I like how she can showcase her funky R&B interests in this sense because even though it isn't as over the top as her previous songs, it still incorporates her branded style. Not that America created this sound, but you can easily see how this single was following America's favorites from tracks like "Fancy" by Iggy to Trey Songz' "Oh Nana."




Lyrically, the song is easy to follow and is something you don't have to think about. She expresses how she misses her previous lover and needs a taxi to simply take her anywhere from Hongdae to Itaewon. It paints the idea that this taxi is her escape from harsh realities- just like her music is intended to be. Despite not having much depth, it is still well done for this type of song. The easy-to-follow beat makes this song a great playlist addition because of the familiar instrumentals and irresistible urge to move wildly to her hypnotizing voice. If you haven't seen a live performance yet, Anda and her dancers go ham in the choreography so it makes anyone wonder how listeners can resist dancing to this upbeat track. The switch from the chorus to her bridge raps are comfortably done, and she holds her own with each verse. If it weren't for her low promotional budget, I am confident her charismatic charms would bring her to the top. It could be quite possible she is doing well on the Korean scene, but she still has a long road ahead of her as a solo artist. This just means she will push out even better tracks as she has the potential to do great things as an artist.



Unfortunately, the MV proved differently. It is just not captivating or interesting enough that if it weren't for watching her live performances, I doubt this song would have grown on me. Although, she is simply doing what every other male rap artist in America does. Dress fleek, rap in a boss car - boom, music video done. So I can't give her a low score for attempting an angle most female artists in Korea don't. Other than that, I keep to my previous comments that "Taxi" is a mood changer and the reason I leave the bar to dance my butt off!


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