cool tune here. Lots of space for the synths to swim around.
I agree that the kick isn`t right. It lacks any punch in my ears, there`s no solid thump to back it up.
The bongo`s that come in are a little lacking in size also, and could do with some compression to give em a bit more depth.
I thing there could be more swing to the groove of the main percussion as it is a little stiff, and maybe shakers rather than hats would also sort this kind of laid back funk a little more.
Love all the synths and stuff.
As of where to take it.
Think about what would normally come next in this type of tune, and do anything but that.
maybe a total change of melody and key, or strip it right back to the beat and a serious bassline.
I dunno, something unexpected.