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Urban Folklore
Urban Folklore
By Steven G. Fullwood
As a child from the old school, I recall a time when music was more about
energetic rhythms and lyrics that were intelligent, positive and uplifting, rather than
the soulless booty-shake nonsense polluting the airwaves today. Thankfully, there are
always exceptions, one being the music of the exceptional Urban
Folklore.
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This duo (singer/songwriters Nzinga and Manchild) defies
categorization. Their self-titled EP is a potpourri of musical flavors that entice the ear
and move the feet. The first cut "Modern Day Slavery" takes its cue from Marvin
Gaye's "Makes Me Wanna Holler," and encourages listeners to free themselves from
the day-to-day shackles that oppress their personhood. The song's chorus, "there's
got to be a better way in this here life I'm living" showcases the duo's excellent
harmonies. I really feel "Nzinga's Groove," a jazz-flavored tune whose title
says it all. Nzinga's sultry vocals have a purity and simplicity suitable for gospel or
jazz, and that flexibility allows her to move comfortably from song to song, consistently
complimented by Manchild's rich tenor.
Other cuts, "I Hate 2 Luv U" and "The New Song" only make it clearer
that Urban Folklore is here to stay. Where "I Hate 2 Luv U" uses a little rock
guitar to bring its title's point home, "The New Song" serves us sweet wah-wah
guitars and lyrics that speak about the wealth in loving self. While the EP may be short
(just five songs), the beauty of good music isn't length it's quality. Get Urban
Folklore-and savor it.
M
May 2000
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