From the heart of Mexico City’s underground comes a hip-hop throwback that nods to the past and spins it on its head. ProntaCorde’s latest track, “I Represent Old School”, is a kinetic, floor-shaking tribute to the golden era of breakbeats and block parties, with modern production polish and international attitude. Spearheaded by Jose-Alberto Gallegos on DAW, samplers, and synths, and backed by Abraham Madera’s sharp mixing and mastering work in Monterrey, the duo crafts a sonic time machine that’s as much about honouring the roots as it is about pushing boundaries.
Right from the drop, “I Represent Old School” sets the mood with a percussive barrage that feels ripped straight from a 1980s Bronx basement. The beat is built on a foundation of funk-infused samples, scratched in with precision and attitude. The vocal flow rides the rhythm with East Coast grit—confident, raw, and direct—creating an irresistible bounce that demands movement. It’s a B-boy’s anthem through and the kind of track that brings cardboard boxes to sidewalks and headspins to dancefloors.
What gives this track its punch, though, is its reverence for the old school and the way ProntaCorde updates it. Gallegos’s production is layered with warm synths, fat basslines, and cleverly placed electronic textures that echo influences like Groove Armada and the Chemical Brothers. There’s a swagger to the sound design, a kind of studio craftsmanship that elevates the lo-fi grit of early hip-hop into a polished yet still visceral listening experience. You’re reminiscing with this track, transported and recharged all at once.
The track also stands out as a cultural bridge. Born in Mexico but bred on New York sounds, “I Represent Old School” showcases how hip-hop’s DNA has spread and evolved across the globe. Recorded in Mexico City and perfected in Monterrey, the track pulses with uniquely Latin-infused energy, without diluting its classic East Coast roots. It’s a reminder that hip-hop is a genre, language, and ProntaCorde speaks it fluently, with heart and authority.
Ultimately, “I Represent Old School” is a mission statement. It’s about pride, legacy, and the relentless need to move the crowd. In an era where commercial hip-hop can feel overproduced and thematically empty, ProntaCorde offers something tangible: rhythm with roots, bars with backbone, beats that bounce and bite. With any playlist that celebrates breakdance culture, throwback heat, or just straight-up funk-driven rebellion, this track deserves a permanent spot.
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