"Uru is an up-and-comer, with the talent needed to become a chanteuse of formidable fame" Billboard Magazine
"Her sound is quite different as it spans from African influences to R&B to reggae to everything in between. But what unites it all is her sultry voice thats both tender and commanding. The production is quite spot-on and captures her vocals with superb clarity. Lyrically its smart and light-years ahead of her contemporaries." Smother.net
"On the cover she stands, knee-high boots, suede coat, white hot pants, no shirt, tambourine in hand, and she has the longest legs I've ever seen. So what kind of music do you expect? Maybe a '70s funk thing, hmm? Well, turns out Uru is from West Africa, and her music has a worldly feel to it. She also has the audacity to have two songs with the same name (different punctuation), "You Know..." and "You Know!?" While the former is a laid-back, spatial song, the latter is a funk-filled romp. Wouldn't you know, Uru takes a shot at the blues as well, with "Hummin' the Blues." Though the song starts off in a traditional manner, with an Elmore James riff, it quickly turns into a rocky descending chord progression. Quirky? You bet. But in a way, it's awfully entertaining, being led through all the songs and not knowing what is going to happen next. I mean, there are so many CDs that are so predictable, which is not necessarily a bad thing, perhaps "safe" is a better word. It's just that most discs start sounding the same after 40 minutes or so. Not true at all with Uru, and the constant variety is a delight."
NYRock"
Hi!
My name is Uru. I'm originally from West Africa ... Nigeria to be exact!
I write, sing and play (piano & keys).
My sound is a blend of Rock and African Hip-Hop.
I like to take chances and have fun with music, and make a difference while I'm at it!
Check out my stuff!
TO BUY MY CD CLICK HERE (cheaper direct! Amazon and Borders charge more!) Also on the website, a 'package' - a leather satchel hand-made in West Africa, with my CD in it, as well as a signed poster. If you click on the song "Step" you'll see me - well, part of me - with one of the satchels. We've just got a new batch in, if you want to order one, hurry! They go fast.
URU DOWNLOADS? THIS IS A DIRECT LINK TO MY SONGS
Oh yeah, my song "Wrap Up" is part of an AIDS awareness campaign. We've been sending copies of Wrap Up to organizations and schools in Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, to help teach the need to practice safe sex.
Go to
my website and click on the "AIDS Campaign" button, you can download "Wrap Up" FREE!!
Alternative, the direct route->
Thanks for your support, enjoy the music!!
And ... any more questions? Message me, or
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You Know is a hit I like your style & sound Keep doing what u do best Thanks 4 da add Stop by anytime & drop a line Also checkout my music & blog Stay in touch
