Catchy electro-trap with colourful production and gentle melodies, all running unison with sharp bars and a modern rap flow that effectively fuses genres. Bandido Shén lights up a clear sense of character and songwriting ability, with the changing dynamic and sharp, smart earworm of a hook that is TOO TUFF.
Taking things back to the lo-fi warped soundscapes and synth riffs of eras past, TOO TUFF makes fine use of a voice and lyrical intention that’s unique to Bandido Shén. The story is loaded with modern hip hop references, and the verses adhere to that relevance and confidence too, but then Bandido weaves in these two melodic sections, a canned vocal effect for the tune, and simple alt-pop hook resolve that quickly brings things back towards identity and a new lane.
That blending of the familiar and the fresh is key, and the raw essentials of the track, the honest production and recording style, all rings out with authenticity and playful, unfiltered freedom – something the current music industry needs plenty more of right now.
