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Dynamite sets off sparks with her CD A Little Deeper
By: Darcie Paterson
It isn't all about how many "hoes" you may have or what kind of "bling-bling" you're sporting. Ms.Dynamite is out there to let people know that hip-hop has a more enlightened side.
Ms. Dynamite's debut album, A Little Deeper, certainly is dynamite.
Although Ms. Dynamite (Niomi McLean-Daley) is only 21, she's certainly wise beyond her years. Her lyrics speak a deeper meaning that most hip-hop artists do: "Tell me how many Africans died for the baguettes on your Rolex?" - It Takes More.
Her CD takes you on a ride of hip-hop beats and soulful tracks. A journey that makes you realize there are still some artists who know the true meaning of what making good music is.
"I've always listened to a lot of reggae, a lot of roots and hip-hop," says Ms. Dynamite. "And that's obviously music where there's a lot to say and I think they've definitely rubbed off on me. My life generally, I've been lucky to have a lot of intelligent, loving people around me who will take five minutes to teach me things about myself without preaching at me, just showing me naturally."
After coming on to the music scene out of virtually nowhere, Ms. Dynamite's A Little Deeper is guaranteed to turn you on to her kind of music. In a league all her own, Dynamite is here to stay with a brand of new music.
Fans should riot against Pearl Jam
By: Darcie Paterson
They were a band of a certain time and that time is gone.
Pearl Jam, is back with their seventh studio album, Riot Act. An album that doesn't really branch far from what you might expect from the band.
Pearl Jam first burst on to the grunge scene in 1991 with their hits Even Flow, Alive and Jeremy, from their landmark album, Ten. Ever since then the band has been pleasing rockers all over the world with their blend of angry annoyance with life.
I won't lie, I too loved Pearl Jam back in the day. But now, I expect bands that have been around for a while to evolve and create something bigger, and better.
Eddie Vedder's vocals are as somber as ever, and the music goes right along with that. Maybe in years to come that type of grunge music will come back in to popularity. For now, Pearl Jam should steer clear of the recording studio.
Fans of Pearl Jam will enjoy this album but it's an act that will probably never see the inside of this reviewer's CD player again.
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