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Even before M.I.A. (Maya Arulpragasam) debuted in 2005 with ARULAR, the blogosphere was already abuzz about her, engaging in the kind of discourse normally reserved for academic dissertations. Whether hailed as a canny postmodern pastiche or ... Full Descriptiondismissed as inauthentic cultural pirating, the music, a lively pan-global mash-up of regional dance music styles, seemed to be emanating simultaneously from every ghetto, favela, and council-flat within earshot. As if to call out her detractors, M.I.A. returns for another shot of explosive, politically charged and globally conscious dance music on her second album, KALA.
Lacking the patchwork quality of the debut, KALA is a more cohesive and polished affair, though it matches its predecessor for shear visceral thrills. Recorded across several different continents, and featuring the production talents of Timbaland, Switch, and Blaqstarr, as well as longstanding collaborator Diplo, the globetrotting beat makers mine sources as varied as funk carioca, Baltimore bounce, and the occasional ludicrously placed sound-effect (a squawking chicken). The gloriously bombastic lead single, "Boyz," kicks off the party with a blaring horn loop, carnival percussion, and a stuttering Bollywood vocal sample, while M.I.A. merrily chants the chorus in her sing-song faux patois. The twittering, beat-heavy "Bird Flu" sounds a bit like what you might expect--jagged beats create syncopated poly-rhythms, while birds chirp feverishly against Arulpragasam's bratty invective. But the irreverent cultural re-appropriation doesn't stop at her borrowing from the third world; clever nods to the Clash, New Order, and even Jonathan Richman appear in unexpected and cheeky combinations, offering further proof that M.I.A.'s potent cross-cultural grab bag is as sonically audacious as ever.
Personnel: DJ Ability (scratches); The Wilcannia Mob.
Additional personnel: Afrikan Boy, Timbaland.
Rolling Stone (p.65) - 4.5 stars out of 5 -- "It's heavier, noisier, more jagged....KALA strikes deep....A riot of human, musical and mechanical sounds bubbles underneath these tracks."
Rolling Stone (p.107) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007" -- "M.I.A.'s second album was an international block party with a sonic imagination nobody could match all year."
Spin (p.127) - 4.5 stars out of 5 -- "M.I.A.'s border-crossing dance pop is a revolutionary manifesto set the victory party vibe of the future."
Entertainment Weekly (p.133) - "KALA is propelled by genuinely stellar moments: the manic thrall of 'Jimmy,' the ferocious gunshot-chorused 'Paper Planes.'" -- Grade: B
Uncut (p.87) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] head-spinning equatorial dash....She twangs the boundaries of taste both lyrically and musically. But a knockout's a knockout..."
The Wire (p.57) - "She has kept her globetrotting spirit intact in later years -- for Kala she's harvested inspiration and sounds from streets on every continent."
The Wire (p.37) - Ranked #8 in The Wire's "Top Ten Records of the Year 2007" -- "[The] album saw her in transcontinental globetrotting mode in search of the tribal beats, engine sounds and local pop samples mishmashed into KALA."
Q (Magazine) (p.76) - Ranked #34 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "[H]ip hop by way of Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent..." Hide Description Purchase Kala CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | M I A Arular CD (2005)
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M.I.A.'s ARULAR marks the arrival of an explosive ...
| | TV On The Radio Return To Cookie Mountain CD (2006)
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| | Lcd Soundsystem Sound Of Silver CD (2007)
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As wryly noted on LCD Soundsystem's debut 2002 single, "Losing My Edge," in the underground music arms race, aging hipsters are losing ground against young upstarts who are (perhaps) unaware of their own influences. And if influences are the stuff with which post-millennial musicians are made, Murphy has trumped us all. Touching on reference points ranging from disco, krautrock, Bowie, house, and post-punk, to singer-songwriter types, SOUND OF SILVER is a veritable catalog of left-field cool. Leading off with the slow-boil, hypnotic opener, "Get Innocuous"--which sounds a bit like a reprise of "Losing My Edge" crossed with Kraftwerk's "The Robots"--the album moves from dance-floor stormers to plaintive piano numbers without batting an eye. On "North American Scum," Murphy lampoons the often mistaken idea that LCD Soundsystem is a U.K. act; his nasal vocal echoing Jonathan Richman as he declares "for those of ...
| | Amy Winehouse Back To Black CD (2006)
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BACK TO BLACK's production is an artful blend of sophisticated '60s R&B and 21st-century stylistic poaching, with "Tears Dry on Their Own" incorporating elements of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and Winehouse sounding like Billie Holiday fronting a reggae band on the old-fashioned cheating song "Just Friends." Densely packed with musical history and often conjuring a dark, Portishead-esque atmosphere, BACK TO BLACK is a sumptuous-sounding collection ...
| | Feist Reminder CD (2007)
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Canadian singer-songwriter Leslie Feist first gained prominence working with ...
| | Battles Mirrored CD (2007)
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If modern day indie music appears to consist of an endless queue of groups that are either bland emo retreads or glitzy disco punkers, it ...
| | Special Ed And The Musically Ch Are You Ok? CD (2003)
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InstrumentationEd Roman Bass/ VoxMike Freedman Guitar/VoxDave Patel DrumsBiographySpecial Ed & the Musically Challenged is a dynamic and eclectic group out of Toronto, Canada. Combining musical styles ranging from rock and jazz to funk and folk, Special Ed makes it all come together in an organic fun and jammy atmosphere. The word "musical" best describes this band-they are as capable of loud and raucous as they are of soft and macabre or lilting and melodic, depending on the mood called for in the moment. The band is comprised of Ed Roman on bass and lead vocals, Dave Patel on drums, and Mike Freedman on guitars and vocals. Though the group formed in the late 90's, the three musicians have been close friends since their early high school and college days. In the years that have transpired since, they have amassed a wealth of life and musical experience, which is evident in the depth and originality of the music. Since the band's formation, Special Ed & The Musically Challenged has recorded two full-length discs. The first self-titled disc combined Ed's basement tapes with some band performances lending to a very organic feel, reminiscent of the values of the band's members. Their second release, Are You Okay, received considerable airplay on CBC radio and positive press reviews, as the song State Of The World became a favourite among local and regional college radio stations. Each of the songs features Ed's very distinct lyrical and musical style fused with Dave's strong backbeat and Mike's dynamic and textural guitar sounds. The messages within the songs are relevant and powerful and speak to current and personal issues and the members' true desire to make an impact on peoples lives and the world, through their musicSpecial Ed & The Musically Challenged has been active, playing gigs in the Southern Ontario area, and has become well known for their live and energetic performances. The trio transition between styles and moods with ease capitalizing on their strong creative energy and keep the music and live performances engaging and captivating with the use of odd off-time jams and improvisational prowess.In addition to having played numerous shows at clubs in the downtown area, they have also played the Toronto City Roots Festival at The Distillery District and the Come Together Festival in Durham, Ontario. All of their music has been recorded in the comfort of Ed's farmhouse studio, Area52, and released independently. The disc Are You Okay was distributed nationally by Outside Music on the Bobby Dazzler record label. Special Ed & The Musically Challenged will be releasing their third disc, Uncle Ed's Farm in the spring of 2005. Websitehttp://www.specialedmusic.caDiscographySpecial Ed And The Musically Challenged 2000 Special Ed Are You Ok? 2003 Bobby Dazzler Outside music.You can here songs for the album Are You Ok? at CBC ...
| | Tony Gamble Breaking Tradition CD (2006)
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2008- Breaking Tradition was nominated for:2007- Hawaiian Music Awards: ...
| | Nikstylz Love Me Or Hate Me CD (2006)
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Nikeya Muldrow is multi-talented singer, writer and mc, who uses her songs to inspire social awareness. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Nikeya is recognized by the stage name Nik Stylz. She has been singing for as long as she can remember and has the undeniable ability to captivate audiences young and old. She began singing in church, and now seeks to utilize her gospel roots to appeal to a broader audience. Nikki has mastered the art of dazzling crowds with her blend of singing and rapping. More than just a singer, Nikeya can hold her own with most elite mc's (locally she's considered the greatest female rapper ever). Nikeya finds humor in this, considering that she never really took rap serious. It wasn't until November 1999 when she entered a 92Q radio cipher contest, and was the reigning champ for two months, that she realized the superiority of her lyrical skill. Her walls are decorated with numerous plaques ...
| | Bam Savage 2ice Up On A Time CD (2006)
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The name is bam savage aka black fist. born in west Africa Freetown, Sierra Leone.. The artist, the producer. has been in the life for over 13 years master the art of soul projection, by fusing style of music. He has past ten years doing shows, and opening for many act, the Roots, Ray J, Nas, common, and many more. Masters @ Hip Hop. trip hop, Reggae. R&B. dance, & afro beats * The Boston Globe Musician hooked on W. African, hip-hop blend By Russell Contreras, Globe Staff | October 19, 2006 Turn on some music -- any music -- and Bam Savage will close his eyes, nod his head, and tell you how that tune was made. That hip-hop beat was made with the software Fruity Loops 6 , he'd say, or that live reggae song was mixed using Pro Tools 6 , but the artists should have used a different microphone. It's a unique listening skill the emcee/independent music producer has developed over the years as he has moved from a mere fan of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional West African music, to a creator of music that draws from all three. Now with his third independent CD set for release next month, the Lawrence resident said he is ready to take his music to the next level. And possibly change the culture of hip-hop on his journey. In an industry dominated by reputations, who-you-knowism, and romantic visions of drug and ghetto-fabulous aesthetics, Savage said wants to use his talent as a producer to fuse hip-hop with the West African music he grew up with. By doing so, he hopes to subvert mainstream hip-hop and bring it back to its socially conscious and traditional roots. Or at least get artists to tell a good story. The 31-year-old producer, who has worked and performed with some of the biggest names in the game, including The Roots, is in the midst of a major push on the Internet to promote his work and other like -minded artists. ``The guy is amazing. He's very creative," said Natural Soul, a hip-hop producer based in Lowell. ``He fuses music from his culture and hip-hop, and comes up with some great stuff. He's definitely the real deal." Yes, he lives in Lawrence, and, yes, he's navigating a genre drowned in materialism and I've-been-shot-nine-times rappers. Yet, Savage believes his skills, the Internet, and his reputation will help him transcend ...
| | Judge Jules Proven Worldwide CD (2007) (Import)
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| | Outformation Traverler's Rest CD (2007) Digipak
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| | Blackfoot Rattlesnake Rock 'N' Roll: The Best Of CD (1994)
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| | Hollies Live Hits CD (2007) (Import)
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| | Tin Kettle As Useful As A Small Pot CD (2007)
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When Tin Kettle was formed in the summer of 2006 we thought we'd be playing more or less straightforward Irish traditional music, given Matthew's deep background and long immersion in that style. But other influences, like our interest in ...
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