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Soulbrotha - The Niger Delta
Artist: Soulbrotha
Producer: BroadNMarket
Album: Untitled (TBD)
Label: TheVine
There are days when Chuck D‘s famous statement that rap is “the black CNN” seems a little over-generous (Since when is “I’m fly” headline news?), but this is not one of them. In fact, I’d venture a guess that if you were to spend the next 24 hours glued to your cable news network of choice, you’d hear few stories as eye-opening as Soulbrotha‘s latest single, on which the Houston native calls attention to the social unrest and environmental devastation that plague The Niger Delta. Making its world premiere right here in the Booth, this joint finds producer BroadNMarket serving up a tunefully understated blend of soul samples and midtempo percussion as the emcee lyrically depicts a region in crisis, describing how amoral multinationals allowed free rein by a corrupt and ineffectual government, destroyed the ecosystem and afflicted locals with horrific physical ailments. It’s impossible to encapsulate such a complex struggle in a three-minute rap song but, as the artist helpfully notes, “Google is your friend.” Soulbrotha’s forthcoming LP has yet to receive a title or release date, but fans can, as always, keep it locked for the latest.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 13, 2010
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"The Niger Delta" is a heavy record. However, unlike most heavy records, which cannot be enjoyed because of their subject matter or context, "Delta" is performed over semi-upbeat production that allows Soulbrotha to soulfully croon and spit his verses. People aren't hearing about these stories via traditional means, so its refreshing to hear an artist take the power into his own hands...
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Nice record. Pretty serious topic but they display it very well. Props to "BroadNMarket".
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the hook really gets me in the mood for something special and soulbrotha's verses deliver!
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Decent but a bit too dead prez before your dead prez kind of thing, but deffo appreciate the content instrumental could have been better. None the less...Decent, cant knock it
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good song!
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Good to hear someone speak about our probs...Good job Soulbrotha x BroadNmarket
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like this song
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Well first off, i was never a fan of songs that have a artist already rapping the very second i press play. I respect a lil pause in the begining so i can feel the beat first.
As for the song it self, im really feeling it. I love the message Soulbrotha had in this. And he gave that message perfectly. His verses have very deep and thoughtful lyrics. I have always been a fan of meaningful records. Also, i really like the production from BroadNMarket. A banger, no doubt. |
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Co-sign Dj Z, simple crisp production with heavy lyrical content...this dudes dope. I dig.
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2010 |
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This guy's stage name could explain his talent any better.
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2010 |
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Very inspiration kind of on the lines of Dead Prez.
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