Music Analysis #1 Mamacita

 

Mamacita by Voila

Mamacita was written by Thomas Dutton, Alexis Afshar, Zev William Troxler, Luke Eisner, Gustav Ross Skinner, Dimitri Ehrlich. The singers of Mamacita are the band Voila and Lexy Panterra. The members of Voila are Luke Eisner and Gus Ross. The song was released in 2019 in Los Angeles, CA, United States. 

At first this song seems like there is a lot going on with lyrics and beat, but after a couple times through, it gets a little simpler and easier to listen to. I found this to be true for the few songs by Voila that I have listened to. Mamacita is quite sensual yet has dominantly fun vibes. It has complex beats and is so sexual that it is energetic and erotic in as much as the lyrics make one feel bold and stunning. In general, the song calls forth interest, good disposition, and freedom.

Three elements that entice those emotions are the rhythmic beats, sensual vocals, and the instrumentation. Generally, I consider “Mamacita” with its greatly interesting tempo to be one of the cheeriest songs. This is so because the tempo and the vigorous drum beating in the song make the song so lively depending on the feeling one could wish to associate the song with or play. The format of voice in the song is sensual and expressive and when in addition there are elements of sexuality in the texts, it creates an atmosphere of confidence. Concerning the rhythm and melody, the words that are sung do not clash with the type of music and bring a certain sex appeal, and smoothness which gives it a good tone and swag of confidence, and charm. Regarding the Orchestration in “Mamacita,” Some of them are; the rhythmic section, melodic section, and dynamic section. All these musical elements produce a lively and suggestive mood that strengthens the sentiments of excitement, confidence, and easygoing.

When he wrote a blog on the meaning behind Mamacita, Melvin Duke stated that "the lively melody immediately drew me in, but it was the meaning behind the song that truly captivated me. “Mamacita” is a love song that transcends language barriers, capturing the essence of attraction and connection between two individuals". This was put on Beat Crave's website. 

Sarah Kocur mentioned "Mamacita proves to be another notch in the belt for the dynamic duo. Previous singles from VOILÀ have seen worldwide success, from millions of streams on Spotify, to being supported by the likes of Martin Garrix, Kesha, and The Fray" in her post on EDM.com's website.

Duke, Melvin. “The Meaning behind the Song: Mamacita by Voilà.” Beat Crave, 5 Jan. 2024, beatcrave.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-mamacita-by-voila/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMamacita%E2%80%9D%20is%20a%20song%20that%20celebrates.

Kocur, Sarah Kocur. “Voilà and Lexy Panterra Come Together for Magnetic Single, ‘Mamacita’ - Edm.Com - the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists.” EDM.Com, 6 Sept. 2019, edm.com/music-releases/voila-mamacita-lexy-panterra-proximity.

Introductory Post

 Hey, everyone! I'm Vashti Skinner. I'm pursuing a degree in elementary education. I am originally from Indiana, but I have lived in the Fairbanks area for the last year and a half with my maternal grandparents. I enjoy listening to different types of music, and find myself listening to it while doing almost everything. From reading to doing homework, I have some sort of music playing in my ears.  Throughout this blog, I will hopefully be sharing my thoughts and experiences with music as a whole. I'm excited to connect with you and explore new ideas together. The following picture has a lot of my favorite things, as I love a good cup of coffee while I read and fall just so happens to be my favorite season. 

I wish I could play music, but I wasn't gifted that ability. Instead, I listen to music every chance I get. When I share music with friends, there is normally lyrics within that song that says what I wish I could say myself. I sometimes wish I could create my own when I find a good song that is worth playing on repeat, but that hand wasn't played to me. I have my favorite artists and songs, but I am always down to find different artists to listen to while I work. So if anyone has a song they want to share, you are more than welcome to put a link in the comments, and I'll check it out. I went to one concert with a friend, and I thought it was fun. I've been making plans to go to another concert, but I am waiting for the band to go on tour. It doesn't seem like they are going to anytime soon, but all good things are worth the wait. 

Here are some examples of artists/songs that I enjoy listening to:

Shinedown 

Nickelback

Brantley Gilbert