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Music Video: Kidd Russell “E North Ave”

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Ever since this Chicago rapper sent me his track for “Dear Shooter” (previously chosen as an Underrated Song of the Day), Kidd Russell has held a special place in my musical heart. “Dear Shooter” is a profound track told from the perspective of a young gunshot victim. Not only is it a great song, it also reminds me of the power (some would also say responsibility) artists have in effecting change and shining a spotlight on the state of the world.

Now Kidd Russ returns with a look at the economy with “E North Ave.” But don’t worry, it’s not nearly as depressing as it may sound (despite the state of the economy). He uses this track to find the joys hidden in the hard times.

You can see the video for “Dear Shooter” here. And like always, I’m looking forward to your feedback. Do you like it…do you hate it…and why. It keeps me going. And if you’re on Twitter, send a quick pat on the back to @kiddrussell. (If he’s sleeping, don’t wake him. The man never stops working.)


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Nneka – Concrete Jungle

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

NnekaIs she R&B? Is she pop? Is she reggae? Dub, hip-hop, folk? Uhhhh… YES!…and she can rap too!

Now before you even say it, I already know what you’re thinking. Based on the first sentence, Nigerian singer/songwriter Nneka Egbuna sounds like someone throwing it all at the wall to see what sticks. Au contraire, she’s so much more. She’s an artist who loves a variety of musical styles and has figured out a way to successfully incorporate them into her self-expression. Start listening to her tracks and you’ll see what I mean.

Nneka moved to Hamburg, Germany at the age of nineteen to pursue her music and to study anthropology. Shortly after her arrival, she met her long-time collaborator DJ Farhot and the two have been creating musical delicacies ever since. Her latest CD, Concrete Jungle, is a 12-track compilation of music from her first two European releases – 2008’s No Longer at Ease and her 2005 debut Victim of Truth. Hopefully, Concrete Jungle will capture the attention of audiences outside of Europe and Africa and Nneka will finally get the worldwide attention she deserves.

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In describing her inspiration, she says “I get inspired when I take a severe look at the things going on in our world today; especially in my country. How people live, suffer and endure pain, politics and religion, when I see all that man has evoked and created out of self-centeredness and devotion to material things”. Any artist who uses such things as their artist motivation will always have my attention. Tell your friends about this one. She deserves good word-of-mouth.

By the way, this is the third African artist I’ve profiled on Me Like Good Music. (Asa and Ayo have been previously recommended.) All three have been female and all three have been connected to Nigeria. It’s time to give the men some attention. Who are some of your favorite underrated, male African artists? I’m not talking about legends like Fela and Masekela. I’m talking about the talented lesser-knowns who deserve their moment in the spotlight. Leave me a comment with some of their names.

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Music Video: Riders Against the Storm (RAS) “In the Light”

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

This is a track from Speak the Truth, the second release from Riders Against the Storm (RAS), a husband and wife duo out of Providence, Rhode Island. Jonathan and Ghislaine say their musical goal is to “not only inform, but also to uplift and create spaces where atrocities against people of the African diaspora can begin to heal.” You can find out more about them at their MySpace page or download a copy of the CD here.


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Video: Armenoids “Transformator”

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Armenoids’s “Transformator” was the Underrated Song of the Day a few weeks ago. When I saw the video for the track, I thought I’d share it with you. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. It’s definitely an example of finding music in everything. :-)


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Video: Evian “Roller Babies”

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

This isn’t indie nor non-mainstream music nor is it an unknown artist (though I could convincingly argue that it is good music). I’m just sending this one your way to put a smile on your face. Share it with others and let’s see how many people we can make smile today. :-)

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