Wednesday, October 7, 2009

N'dambi's Pink Elephant

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N’dambi Has Got What It Takes

Pink-Elephant The much anticipated Stax debut of soul singer, N’dambi has finally arrived. Pink Elephant which was released today is Ndambi’s fourth album but first on the legendary soul label. Collaborations with veteran producer Leon Sylvers, who assisted with most of the production on the project, lend its way to a new soul masterpiece.

The Dallas native began her career alongside her friend Erykah Badu as a background singer. N’dambi was more than just backup, as she often provided a unique flavor to Badu’s live album and writing credits on “Mama’s Gun”. The critical acclaim N’dambi received with her previous independent efforts garnered a broad grass roots following that created enough buzz that Stax signed her in 2008.

Pink Elephant skillfully blends several genres with flashes of soul, r&b, jazz, blues, and hip hop. N’dambi engages in many issues throughout the cd with her sincere style of story-telling. The first single, “Can’t Hardly Wait”, is an up-tempo track that depicts the bitter sweet struggles of trying to break away from a bad relationship. “L.I.E.” (Long Island Expressway) is a clever tale of a salesman caught up in a web of cheating and lies as he tries to cover up his double life.

The production of each track is done with strategic expertise as Sylvers and others do great job of balancing N’dambi’s sultry vocals within each composition. “What it Takes” is a feel good, mid-tempo ballad that provides a smooth flow as she assures her man, “No matter what my place is here with you. We can conquer the world, hand in hand us two. Some days are rough but in me you have a friend. We can make it together. See it to the end.”

“Nobody Jones” is another powerful track revealing N’dambi’s talent for reflective and inspiring lyrics. With the help from songwriter, Rod Temperton this inspirational account of a young girl with hopes in her heart determined to overcome her environment and circumstances is a gem. “A dream is only real when its starts inside of you. To believe will take you far, to the moon, sun and stars.” Another highlight is One, a ballad that skillfully incorporates a sample of Isaac Hayes, “Walk on By” with her velvety croons to her lover.

“The World Is A Beat”, blended with a hip hop beat relays the current state of music that is often fueled by greed and lacks quality. Other tracks such as the jazz/blues infused Imitator and “Free Fallin’” further reveals the uniqueness of her sensual contralto and her melodic vocals. “Mind Blowin’” is another mid tempo song that serves as an ode to how good music can make us feel.

Overall Pink Elephant is a great effort and a timely gem for music fans that are tired of the mainstream garbage that floods the airwaves. N‘dambi is currently on a promotional tour with stops in her hometown, Dallas, NY, LA and D.C. For more info log on to at http://www.ndambionline.com/



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