M:G Making a little noise
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First came Miranda, then Lina Santiago, and then
Angelina. Now, into the realm of Latina Dance artists comes 19
year old M:G, a new singer straight out of the Bay Area of California.
M:G uses a smooth, sexy voice and backs it up with hard freestyle/house
beats. She comes off more like a sultry songbird than a dance
music diva. She slowly seduces club goers with her upcoming single,
"Make A Little Noise." Instead of moving to the music,
body groovers will be moving to her voice. So get a groove on
down to your local record shop and ask for M:G's "Make A
Little Noise" on Classified Records. If you have access
to the internet, you can take a listen by visiting the Classified
website at www.crworld.com. |
Music Pics
Bjork - Homogenic
I am a dedicated fan
of Bjork. A fan who has followed her career since her early days
in the band K-U-K-L (pronounce the letters, it's not "cuckle")
and then as she drifted into the Sugarcubes with such successful
tracks as "Motorcrash," "Deuce," and "Birthday."
After getting tired of Einar Orn, the other lead singer in the
Sugarcubes, Bjork finally decided to go solo. As I sat next to
my CD player, ready to give the Icelandic diva my undivided attention,
I thought, "this is going to be great - I can't wait!"
At first, I was disappointed because I expected a dancy Bjork.
Maybe that's because of my own personal need to move, but a day
later, I listened to the album again, and then it hit me! Bjork
had slowly sneaked her way into my liking. "Hunter,"
the first track on the Homogenic album, is sort of militant -
strong and full of chants of survival and strength, similar to
"Army of Me" in Post. With this album, Bjork has taken
a different angle. Bjork has pioneered a dreamy, yet punchy beat
sound. She's not getting tired - she's changing, and it's fun
to see. Bjork takes her time with her music, and it doesn't take
long before her sound grows on you. Homogenic is available on
Virgin Records.
Janet - The Velvet Rope
 Since
her debut, Janet Jackson has lost weight, grown older, done several
albums with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, played concerts
all over the world, and has even played roles in movies like
"Poetic Justice." But on The Velvet Rope, Janet has
really matured. Either that, or she is running around this world
without a clue on life and reality. Because of her bizarre family
situation, it has taken a while, but she has definitely seen
a light - not necessarily the light - but a light. And it's a
good sign. It's funny how music can say a lot about a person,
and The Velvet Rope has given us a taste of growth in Ms. Jackson
(Janet, that is, not Michael!). She displays humor and uses her
sexuality not so much as a toy but as a tool. Nevertheless, I
still can't figure out exactly what she's trying to accomplish
with a QV-themed song entitled, "FreeXone." Maybe,
I'm just over analyzing it too much. The Velvet Rope is one of
her best creations, yet. Let's hope she maintains this quality
and continues to create such well balanced projects in the future.
The Velvet Rope is available on Virgin Records.
The House of Cutting - Various Artists
Looking
to experience a whole new view and stretch your mind? Just pick
this CD up and call me when you come back from your musical journey.
"The House of Cutting" was generously constructed by
DJ Chip Chop and 22-year-old DJ Lord G (resident DJ at the Tunnel
in NYC). DJ Lord G's style combines quick exotic drum beats with
a strong background of tribal extras and a touch of funky melodic
basslines. It's a trip from within. The vocals are very sparse
in Lord G's selections, but you should definitely watch out for
him. He's young, talented, and very much up-and-coming.
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