Tracklist 1. Turn Ya ON 2. AB’s Theme 3. Pay Attention Part I with AB 4. Kiss Yah 5. Howard Girls w/ Brandon Hines, Geno Young and Eric Roberson 6. AB is Heartless 7. T3 Speaks on AB 8. Feels So Good w/ Slum Village 9. Less Than Enough w/ 14KT 10. Pay Attention Part II w/ 14KT 11. Soul Can You Feel Me 12. Reppin For You w/ Black Milk 13. Funk Box 14. Rockish Funk 15. Black Milk Speaks on AB 16. Go At It w/ Phat Kat, Elzhi, Black Milk and Bishop Lamont 17. Take Da Funk OFF
團員有兩位,Kowboy Kom是牙買加人,Alexei Tsybine Jendayi是俄羅斯人,因緣際會下,在美國華盛頓特區共同發展音樂事業。2009年年中推出的The Vodka and Rum Mixtape,很快的獲得熱烈迴響,也按照原訂計畫,於年底發表了第一張正式的專輯,Change for a Dollar。
雖然是EP模式,但這張專輯的歌曲在Alexei的曲式與Kom的聲音通力合作之下,再搭配活潑的老歌取樣,確實讓人感覺鏗鏘有力!各位可以先聽聽mixtape裡的Look For You,同樣收錄於EP的歌曲,這首歌比較接近Alexei個人的風格。
Alexei與同為華盛頓音樂人的好友Sol Edler交情匪淺,在Sol Edler的個人專輯Song of Solomon, Book 1裡有幾首作品與吉他的伴奏,很獨特的風格。
I once knew this dude his name was fame See fame had a rush for real He liked the way she made him feel Lemme tell 'bout his girl her name was fun See fun had an attitude she always made the evening news I never understood why they act that way Its like a one way side of the street The Winners even meet defeat The didn't learn how to play If they learned how to do it right They wouldn't have to lose they life
When the twilight comes with the autumn winds, and the stars come out and the fun begins Where the dab guys win and the winner lose, and the love is sin only one thing left to do...
Bitch famed, fun out the way You can see it in the magazines Jokers always in the scene Lemme tell you 'bout this bitch her name is life If You learned how to do it right, you wouldn't have to lose your life
In every generation there is an artist who pushes industry standards and musical tastes to the limits, and Joy is such an artist. With an unusual and eclectic mix of Emo, Soul, and Rock, this amazing singer/songwriter offers listeners a musicality far beyond her twenty years. Her music is beautifully constructed lyrically and musically to explore the complexities of the human spirit.
The full length debut album Set Free (Release Date: September 23, 2006) is both an artistic and contemporary achievement: musicians can appreciate the layering of genres to create a fresh sound and music fans can expect an album that they will listen to again and again. Each song opens with memorable hooks that “take no prisoners” with their excellence. The first single “Lovers Rock”, with its strong and edgy lyrics, has strong overtones of genres such as Motown and Blues and explores different sounds with its varied instrumentation. The title track “Set Free” sets the stage with its rock motifs and soulful vocal arrangements. “Losing You’s” touching and human message of loss is reflected in Joy’s raw vocals and piano accompaniment.
In every generation there is an artist who pushes industry standards and musical tastes to the limits, and Joy is such an artist. With an unusual and eclectic mix of soul, funk and rock, this amazing singer/songwriter offers listeners a musicality far beyond her twenty-one years. Her music is beautifully constructed lyrically and musically to explore the complexities of the human spirit.
Joy's second independent solo release, ESM (Electric Soul Music, Release Date: TBA), the meaning of the acronym will soon be announced, is both soulful and deeply amazing. In an attempt to create a work that had musical integrity as well as obtaining a commercial sound, Joy entered a world of truth and discovery as ESM developed. ESM is both an artistic and contemporary achievement: musicians can appreciate the layering of genres, from Reggae to Funk to Soul and Rock, to create a fresh sound. Music lovers can expect ESM to stand the test of time.
ESM will be available .. online retailers, and on Joy’s official website. Be Encouraged and Keep On Rockin!