Rhythms, sound, technique…
Sometimes it's just good to play it simple. Time to take some rest with speed, sharp slaps and other killer licks.

It's easy to say, but not always easy to keep the playing in this area. Taking an instrument you would normally never choose for soloing can help. A bass djembe for example can reveal itself as a perfect partner for that task. You know you can't make it scream, so you won't try. Its potential power comes from this dark tone which doesn't need dense patterns to be heard.

Conclusion
Go ahead and make yourself remarkable with just a few sounds. If you enjoy it you may be surprised. The bass djembe's fat tone can dazzle your mind and have you playing with the kind of velocity and rhythm conviction that would not come out of your hands on a regular tight solo djembe.