Taken (Slowed)

Taken (Slowed)

"Taken (Slowed)" is a song that has found its audience through the internet's love of slowed-down remixes. The track, by dj Samir, DJ David MM, and DJ Tsk featuring Menor do Engenho, was released on 27 February 2025 by Lunar Media / Launch13 as part of the "TAKEN" EP. It is a version of the original track, slowed down to create a more hypnotic, atmospheric sound.

The song is built around a simple, repetitive lyric in Portuguese. "?, novinha levadinha / Que, que cor que ? tua calcinha / Que, que cor que ? tua calcinha / Que, que cor que ? tua calcinha / Que cor que ? tua calcinha." Oh, naughty little girl, what colour is your underwear? It is a playful, flirtatious lyric, the kind of thing that is designed to get people moving on the dance floor.

The "slowed" treatment gives the song a completely different feel. The beat is stretched out, the vocals are deeper, and the whole thing takes on a dreamy, almost trance-like quality. It is the kind of song that is perfect for late-night listening, the kind of track that you put on when you want to lose yourself in the music.

The production, handled by the three DJs, is polished and atmospheric. The song has a dark, moody quality that sets it apart from the more upbeat versions of the track, and it is easy to see why the slowed-down remix has become so popular. It is a song that rewards patience, that reveals new details on each listen.

For a reviewer, "Taken (Slowed)" is a fascinating example of how the internet has changed the way we listen to music. The slowed-down remix has become a genre of its own, and this track is a perfect example of why. It is a song that takes a simple idea and transforms it into something new and strange, and it is a testament to the creativity of the artists who made it.