IN NO PARTICLUAR ORDER:
Prince, Outkast, Mahalia Jackson, Al Green, DJ Premeire, Gil-Scot Heron, Lauryn Hill, Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Big Daddy Kane, Tweet, Cassandra Wilson, Donald Byrd, "Julia" by Ramsey Lewis, Rick James, Smokey Robinson, The Dramatics, Curtis Mayfield, Xscape, One Way, production by RZA, Dr. Dre... Patrice Rushen, Shirley Brown, The Clark Sisters, DJ Quik, Issac Hayes, Bobby Womack, The Isley Brothers, Erykah Badu, The Jackson 5, India-Arie, Public Enemy, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes, X-Clan, Soul II Soul, Stevie Wonder, Floetry, Musiq, R. Kelly, New Edition, Boyz II Men, Brand New Heavies, Digable Planets, Pharcyde, Slum Village, Mos Def, Jeru the Damaja, Miles Davis (particularly "Sketches of Spain") Quincey Jones's score for "The Color Purple" Cee-Lo, (cannot forget the production of Rico Wade and the Dungeon Family) ... just off the top of the dome. But I will add as I think of them!!!
Sounds Like
Like the Oracle from "The Matrix" - disarming at first but very quickly you realize that she is reading your WHOLE book...
Aniba Hotep (translated as Messenger of Peace) is a rare vocalist whose sound has been described as "thunderous honey", jazz and R&B to the taste, gospel and folk going down. A southern girl with the musical ancestry of would-be bluesmen and country preachers. Aniba has an uncanny ability to not only excel at many genres, but serve as a griot through her conversational method of songwriting. She began as a local celebrity in her hometown at age eight, cutting her teeth in talent shows and composing her own music in academic honors programs, leading her to the famed Apollo theater at the age of twelve. Aniba stepped away from the spotlight in 1995 to pursue her education and figure out where her sound fit in the mid-90's music industry. By 2001 her love or writing and the rediscovery of the artists Aniba Hotep was born and bred on (Mahalia Jackson, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and Shirley Murdock) called her to a new arena of music that finally felt like home. Together with the inspired sounds of the Sol Collective, Miss Hotep is geared for her life's mission; to interpret and tell the story of a people as only she can.
Aniba Hotep and the Sol Collective is a gifted band comprised of everything that makes soul music beautiful. Aniba Hotep (vocals) is an accomplished vocalist/songwriter whose southern gospel roots provide the quiet yet thunderous backdrop to the stark musical images of Louis Wells (keyboards), Will Baggett (bass), Aum Mu Ra El (lead guitar) Benjamin Washington (clarinet/flute/saxophone), Al Elliot (alto saxophone) Will Porter (soprano saxophone) Donnell Dagley (trombone), and Michael "Q" Mitchell (drums). Respectively, these artists have performed at the Apollo Theater, studied under Donald "Buster" Woods (one of the top organ players in Chicago), played with the Chicago Sinfionetta, acted as band leaders for the Chicago Public School system for over ten years, performed alongside Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway, Bilal, Sy Smith, Julie Dexter, Yazahrah, the late James Brown, and at the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Together with the complimentary vocal stylings of Neri Ma'at and Sahura Seshmu (background vocals), they have performed at The Checkerboard Lounge, The Subterranean, Real Men Love (sponsored by Real Men Cook) Ai Sushi Restaurant and Lounge, The Jacob Carruthers Center (with famed author and lecturer Ashra Kwesi) and the Harold Washington Cultural Center where they opened for platinum recording artist Carl Thomas. Their music has graced The Excalibur, The Mekhasken House, WVON’S Pre-Kwanzaa Event, won the Thursday Night Open Mic at Jokes and Notes (hosted by WGCI’S Tony Scofield), and even political arenas such as The Roast and Toast of Emil Jones, President of the Illinois Senate, and “One Day of Rain”, a historical unveiling of reknown artist Abiola Akintolas tribute sculpture to President Barack Obama. They most recently capped off their rising success with an Album Release Party hosted by actress/vocalist Cynda Williams of “Mo Betta Blues” fame. Aniba Hotep & the Sol Collective have partnered with 220 Communications and are in the works of doing some exciting things to promote their debut album “Sol of a Goddess”. It could be best described as a medley of textures and tones that stimulate and heal all of the frayed nerves in your spirit that are in dire need of a healing- an accomplishment that can only be established by a clarity of what is essential for solar energy to illuminate the way.
You seem older than your years, like a wise sage. Your head always either buried in a book, or discussing what you have learned with others, you are Thoth. The creator of writting, and language, you are full of wisdom. When you talk, people listen, knowing they will learn something new. Take this quiz!
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hotep queen, i wish i could make it to the house of blues, i hope the creator and ancestors continue to be a force within your direction, b blessed sister!
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So you say it doesnt feel like summer yet, well it will as Electriqsoul Hideout presentsObisoulstar LIVE!!! June 18th at the Wild Hare 3530 N. Clark. For those that were there for the experience Feb 19th, this will even be HOTTER!!! With special guest Ugochi and LD-HABLO one night one stage. A stress free night of live music bringing you more for less, $5 and show time at 8pm. Dont hear about it, see it for yourself. Don't meet us there...beat us there .
oh
my God, You are an angel, A creation from the Almighty hand, Crafted
with perfection, A gift to a man; I know staring is rude, My eyes are
locked on you, I can't help it, If you were me, You would stare to;
Looking at you, I could write a lifetime,The first time I saw you, You
left an imprint on my mind; Your skin is smooth with a touch to entice,
I see you and I holding hands with the rain of rice; Past forever is
the time you and I could stand, If your heart were a planet, I would
love to land; I would love to take care of you, Before you could wish
something It would be done, A number couldn't measure you, You are
light years before number one; Everything I say may sound like a line,
You inspire me, I wish you were mine, All mine.
You make veryyy loving music and I have to say that it is great keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your blessing and gift with the world!!!!
Give thanks and Praises to the LIFE GIVER Jah Rastafari! Let the music of Ras N'gosi Anbassa help provide a positive message on your spiritual journey. Prievew new music from his upcoming album "Ten Fold". Jah Love and Light Abound. . .
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