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| Pitchfork |
 On record, Georgia Anne Muldrow can come across as the spiritual and emotional heir to Nina Simone-- immersed in music with a cracked soul and a full heart, ever adventurous and pushing herself in new and occasionally bizarre directions. But the reality is a little different. Muldrow documents every moment of her career relentlessly, releasing a string of albums that have bright moments, but mostly feel incomplete. Her latest album, VWETO, is entirely instrumental, which is unfortunate. Muldrow's prime appeal is the way she tackles even the most rudderless instrumentals with her silken rasp, briefly attempting to keep a track in lockstep before faltering into spaced out bliss. It's this loss of control that makes her someone worth paying attention to, and without it, VWETO is just a somewhat enjoyable but mostly forgettable listen.There are promising moments, though. The slap bass on "Strike" paired with an upper register balloon squeak is hypnotic in the most blunted way possible, while album opener "The No-No Chords" sits dead center in California smog, relying on texture and loose, squelching bass to propel it forward. Meanwhile, "fOnkRocker" rolls so smoothly over its own g-funk bounce that it's insane that she doesn't attempt to at least throw a chorus in there. VWETO might flow beautifully from beginning to end, but it also rambles. Outside of those highlights, much of the album feels like it exists just to fill space. Tracks like "fOnk Stroll" drag on a few minutes too long and sound like she's fidgeting around in the space between the obvious influence of J Dilla's Donuts-era song sketches and a more fleshed out, modern funk....full text |
| Potholesinmyblog |
| The last time we heard from Georgia Anne Muldrow, the tireless Inglewood native released Ocotea, a swanky, experimental jazz recording that honored her West Coast roots and summoned the trailblazing spirit of Sun-Ra’s quirky “arkestry.” The instrumental project, laced with the unconventional peculiarity for which Georgia is known, also showcased her fearless tenacity for merging genres with a genuine hip-hop aesthetic. The marriage led to a sophisticated concoction, mature enough to satisfy traditional jazz elitists and modern enough to pacify alternative souls. With VWETO — an East African term meaning “gravity” — Georgia goes electronic, jumping effortlessly from early-1980s Zulu funk to bouncy, atmospheric space grooves. Unlike Ocotea, which seemed suited for fall and winter, VWETO is summery and energetic, bathed in California sunshine and comprehensible for all listeners. Then again, Georgia has shown that she doesn’t care about accessibility. There’s only so much room on SomeOthaShip. That stubborn zeal is the cornerstone of Georgia’s innocent charm, as an ambitious dissenter making music on her own terms — unapologetic and limitless. For instance, in my Okayplayer review of Ocotea this summer, I praised the album for its great range, and chastised it for being slightly inaccessible. Georgia told me on Twitter that she appreciated the analysis, but her brand of jazz “ain’t no Kenny G!” VWETO is anything but inaccessible, as each instrumental blends easily into the next, making for one of the most cohesive projects in Georgia’s extensive discography. While some of the songs run a little long, they’re still lively enough to keep your attention. “Fonk Stroll”, a down-tempo piano-laced harmony, runs almost 7 minutes and is punctuated by all the bells, hisses and whistles of a typical West Coast song. It crescendos at times to an almost volcanic point of unrest, then quickly settles back into its comfortable place. “Funkrocker”, with an insistent electric guitar riff, is schizophrenically delightful and splits time between soul and grunge, without sounding forced. The break-beat vibe of “Zulu Bounce” is a direct reflection of Afrika Bambaataa’s iconic “Planet Rock”, which set the course for hip-hop’s electronic era....full text |
| Rapreviews |
| The eclectically talented Georgia Anne Muldrow released her latest project, VWETO – the album title means "gravity" in Swahili – exclusively on iTunes today with the worldwide release, both physical and digital, to follow on January 25, 2011. The album is a tour-de-force when it comes to musical exploration taking on influences from "fOnkrock" and HipHop and runs the gambit all the way down to Piano Space. Innovative and avant-garde, Muldrow's new album is a breath of fresh air as the songstress and producer continues to push musical boundaries. To accompany the digital release of the instrumental project, Georgia Anne Muldrow is releasing her first single from the album. "fOnkRocker" goes in hard as the music mimics the tracks title by giving off a heavy dose of funked up base lines accompanied by a fierce Rock 'N' Roll vibe. The melodic track incorporates rolling beats – beats fit for both swank underground lounges and clubs. The track embodies the essence of what this West Coast artist has become so successful at: meshing together styles and creating a sound that is fresh and transcendent among any genre. FREE Download of the 1st single "fOnkRocker" here: http://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/fonkrocker . Pre-Order The Collectors Edition Purple & White Vinyl from UGHH: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=Georgia-Anne-Muldrow-VWETO-PURPLE-WHITE-SWIRL-VINYL-Mello-Music-Group&UPC=MMG013LP . The Background: In a world made of plastic, Georgia Anne Muldrow breathes. Georgia radiates light into the west coast hip-hip scene with her vocal mixture of social revolution and raw street wisdom. Her choruses echo the voices of yesterday while her beats explore the cosmic sounds of tomorrow. Having already worked with the likes of Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Madlib, Georgia found herself taking a well-deserved turn in the spotlight in 2010. Her all instrumental album, VWETO is available now on iTunes and worldwide on January 25, 2011. Like Lao Tzu in Hiphop Mello Music Group provides music for the soul, from the heart of American culture, opening the realm of the intelligent Hiphop experience through melodic evocations, beats that corroborate the truth, and voices that roar above the rising void and impose order on the terrible & triumphant moments of everyday life. This is the compelling sound of Mello Music Group. Industry newcomer Michael Tolle founded Mello Music Group in 2007 and is acting Director Of Operations. Mello Music Group released projects from Oddisee, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Trek Life, Apollo Brown, The Left, yU, Boog Brown, and Diamond District in 2010. Next year, 2011, is shaping up to be just as tremendous with new projects from Oddisee, Finale, Kenn Starr, Apollo Brown, Has-Lo, Nick Tha 1Da, Stik Figa, yU, and more already in motion!...full text |
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