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I'm digging and just getting into Inno's "post-modern" Hip-Hop style - if I may characterize it as such. Inno's work is tight and full of experimentation. I think Inno is about 24 years wise. Lot's of food for thought in his work, combining the energy of the streets with some bows to convention to make it more accessible to the mainstream. I think this is a good direction for HH. [For those interested about my perspectives, check out my comments on Dr. Peterson's essay on Hip Hop Intellectuals.
I like the interplay between the beat, background tonality, and lyrics in Stay Nice. The rapid-fire cadence with the slower melody in Public Affection works well [but I don't get the bit about being a spontaneous nympho - I'll think on it tho'.] Ice Box is a nice combo with Danica Rozelle on multiple tracks [or with back-up]. "I'm your girl". Sweet. Inno's latest upload, Ghetto Dreamz, addresses some hard reality of the streets that needs addressing with rapid-fire urgency. You gotta have your dreamz; but don't make me wait too long. Good stuff here.
Note to Inno: Love and peace, bro'.
[NB: a note to readers of my reviews: the text of my reviews at this site may change from time to time. As I listen for futher nuances in a song or body of work, I keep modifying or adding to my thoughts, making my reviews an organic "moveable feast". Since Fuzz artists are constantly evolving, as are our own perspectives, I think Fuzz reviews should not be frozen in time. It's time to extend the power of real-time, web-based music discovery, by making our reviews, "wiki-reviews."]
I like the interplay between the beat, background tonality, and lyrics in Stay Nice. The rapid-fire cadence with the slower melody in Public Affection works well [but I don't get the bit about being a spontaneous nympho - I'll think on it tho'.] Ice Box is a nice combo with Danica Rozelle on multiple tracks [or with back-up]. "I'm your girl". Sweet. Inno's latest upload, Ghetto Dreamz, addresses some hard reality of the streets that needs addressing with rapid-fire urgency. You gotta have your dreamz; but don't make me wait too long. Good stuff here.
Note to Inno: Love and peace, bro'.
[NB: a note to readers of my reviews: the text of my reviews at this site may change from time to time. As I listen for futher nuances in a song or body of work, I keep modifying or adding to my thoughts, making my reviews an organic "moveable feast". Since Fuzz artists are constantly evolving, as are our own perspectives, I think Fuzz reviews should not be frozen in time. It's time to extend the power of real-time, web-based music discovery, by making our reviews, "wiki-reviews."]
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posted on Nov 7 at 9:31 pm
I enjoyed the same qualities that you enjoyed in Inno. My only complaint was the use of the N word but other than that I did not catch the "ho" reference. Sometimes I do not catch everything and I appreciate you sharing that. I know it is an artist desire and interpretation to say certain things but if we can help mold artists into being their best they will refrain from putting themselves down and others when they think it is necessary. Just a thought!

posted on Jan 1 at 11:54 pm
HI THIS IS DANICA ROZELLE! WOW, I DECIDED TO GOOGLE MYSELF AND I SAW THIS ..I APPRECIATE YOU TAKING INTEREST IN MY MUSIC...THANK YOU! MY ALBUM WILL BE DROPPING IN LESS THAN 20 DAYS I HOPE YOU CHECK IT OUT! YOU CAN VIEW MY NEW MUSIC ON WWW.MYSPACE.COM/STARDANICA AND EMAIL ME AT THEGOODTHEBADANDTHELOVELY@GMAIL.COM. I WOULD LOVE TO BE PUT ON YOUR MAILING LIST! :-)

