Looks like I’ve come full circle. By that I mean, it’s been a full year since I got started with mashups mainly courtesy of The White Panda‘s Pandamonium, and now they drop their 4th album titled Bambooyah! The album, as a whole, listens like a continuous track with no clear stoppage signaling a new track but rather just a smooth transition into the next segment. Granted, there are a couple of segments that seemed to be slightly off but listening completely to Bambooyah! reminds me of why mashups caught my ear.
The amount of samples used is commendable, and The White Panda make sure to include a variety of new, underused, and at times surprising samples – excuse me while I celebrate reggaeton (Don Omar’s Danza Kuduro) being included in a mashup. The sample pairings, the instrumental choices, the overall vibe of Bambooyah! is what I’ve come to expect from The White Panda. Simply put, this album is solid and I recommend giving it a thorough playing. With 35 tracks, totaling 50 minutes, in White Panda’s infectious and upbeat style is certainly a great way to get your week started. Take a listen to the continuous mix above, grab the download over on their Facebook Page and have your speakers at the ready all while you’re busy yelling BAMBOOYAH!