Kidd Carder and Mavo have joined forces for Big Bum Bum, a track that does exactly what it says on the tin: it commands the dance floor. Following Mavo’s recent streak of successful collaborations, this link-up with Kidd Carder feels like a calculated move to dominate the peak-time club sets.
Sonically, Big Bum Bum is built on a foundation of sound, syncopated drums and a hypnotic bassline that feels like a blend of Afro-house and classic Afrobeats. The production is crisp and vibrant, utilizing space to allow the percussion to hit with maximum impact. It avoids the cluttered arrangements seen in many contemporary tracks, focusing instead on a singular, infectious groove that demands movement.
Kidd Carder brings a smooth, melodic confidence to the track, while Mavo adds a layer of rhythmic grit and bad boy charm. Their voices complement each other perfectly; Carder handles the lover boy nuances while Mavo drives the energy forward with punchy, staccato delivery. The lyrics are lighthearted and catchy, focusing on the magnetism of the dance floor and the celebration of the female form.
With Big Bum Bum, both artists are leaning into their strengths as hitmakers. The song is clearly engineered for TikTok and short-form content, with a hook that stays lodged in the brain after a single listen. It is a functional, effective piece of pop music that strengthens both artists' presence in the mainstream. For Mavo, it’s another notch in his belt of successful features, and for Kidd Carder, it’s a statement of readiness for the big leagues.
Listen to Big Bum Bum here.
