In between conquering Korean charts with their title monitor and album Blue Valentine, NMIXX have maintained an unlikely collaboration with Brazilian drag artist Pabllo Vittar. This pairing sounds extra enjoyable than the precise music it has spawned, however it’s at all times good when Ok-pop businesses keep in mind that “world outreach” doesn’t robotically imply going to America. And regardless of its relative conservatism as an trade, Ok-pop feels uniquely suited to cross paths with drag.
Final yr, I gave NMIXX’s first pairing with Vittar an honest score however I can’t recall something about that track. It didn’t final lengthy on my playlist and felt extra like an fascinating diversion than a full try to create one thing with lasting impression. The identical might be stated about Tic Tic. That is two minutes of booty shaking groove with probably the most threadbare of songs thrown excessive. NMIXX are largely relegated to talking and making sound results whereas Vittar does many of the singing. It’s an pleasing burst of power, however it feels very throwaway.
In truth, Tic Tic is so throwaway that I debated whether or not I ought to write about it in any respect. In the end, I needed the chance to precise how fascinating the “efficiency video” is. It’s a clip from Brazil’s Carnival celebration, however eradicating any crowd noise and ambiance offers the video an eerie, stilted power. Additionally, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a Ok-pop group caged in such a tiny (elevated!) stage, their actions constrained and their viewers showing inert due to the studio combine getting used because the audio. I discover the concept of cultures colliding on this means very fascinating however I’m unsure NMIXX’s enchantment comes throughout right here. On the very least, it’s an fascinating visible. I want the track had extra to supply.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C