Orishas - El Kilo
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Artist: OrishasEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-03-29
Music Label: Universal Latino
Soundtracks:
- Naci Orishas
- Distinto
- Elegante
- El Kilo
- Que Se Bote
- Reina De La Calle
- Bombo
- Al Que Le Guste
- Amor Al Arte
- Tumbando Y Dando
- La Calle
- Stress
- La Vacuna
- Quien Te Dijo
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Free Music Review: Perfect Blend
Hit: 5 Stars
My musical training is classical, and as I've grown over the years, it has expanded to include various types of music, from ancient to modern, obscure to mainstream.
One thing that I've found harder to grasp in enjoying hip-hop was getting over the absence of conventional melody and instrumentation. Orishas has been my answer- blending hip-hop to what I love about traditional Cuban sounds and their infectious beat. It's an irresistible combo that proves to be a dynamic gem to the ears. The lead singer has a voice that it expressive, seductive and smooth at once. They're able to combine the singing /rapping in a seamless transition where it transitions from one to the other and back seamlessly without it feeling jarring or forced.
My Spanish is minimal, and my knowledge of Cuban slang is nonexistent. Even without the ability to understand the language, it's highly enjoyable on its musical and rhythmic values alone, although I have enjoyed translating the lyrics to gain more appreciation of the music. Everything on this album is stands on its own- I especially love El Kilo and Naci Orishas.
El Kilo Poster
Since its 1999 breakthrough, the Cuban rap trio Orishas has been hailed as one of Latin hip-hop's true saviors. But the group's intoxicating third album, El Kilo, is about more than DJ scratches and looped samples. In fact, that's not at all what it's about. The group eschews studio tricks for live instrumentation on El Kilo, and it makes for a heady, well-rounded effort. El Kilo crackles with passion and urgency from beginning to end, and the album transforms Orishas into a wholly unclassifiable, strikingly original music machine. Blaring horns highlight album opener "Naci Orishas," and the pensive title track rides a simmering, soulful groove. Rappers Yotuel and Ruzzo play wonderfully off each other, and vocalist Roldan anchors every song with his playful vibe. A kitchen sink mix of soul, reggae, bossa nova and salsa inform Orishas' sound. There's even an appearance by Cuban rapper Pitbull on the raucous closing track, "Quien Te Dijo." The album's lyrical and musical poetry, however, belongs wholly to Cuba's three hip-hop heroes. --Joey GuerraInternational Music CDs
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