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“Come on, clap your hands” Anonamas ask… and by close of play that truly is the order of the day to this majestic neo soul album. Beats are strong; rhythms gripping and lyrics thought provoking enough to rank this album high amidst its peers in 2006. For heads bouncing around labels Tru Thought; BBE; Stones Throw and to artists floating around the Mitsu the Beats; Madlib; Ndambi waters will find comfortable refuge here.
This sometimes hypnotic collection of ideas comes across as a tried and tested sound rather than the fact of it being a brand new project. Subtle grooves and vocals clarity pull together music for today with maximum impact. There's no weak links here, proud work by anyone's standards. Watch out, for they will not lie unnoticed.
Particular monsters come by way of 'Africa' an almost N'Dambi wonder, ‘Soul Stir feat. C.J. Phelps' a jazz undercurrent and scat head-nodder, and the anthem that is ‘The Hustle', contender for track of the year – but fear not, Truth Thru Fiction is a whole album with many segments all of which exceptional.
This perhaps stamps as testament to the wonder that is MySpace, for without we would not be here with this album having so much joy.
- Steve Williams, UK Vibe
Discography
Anonamas "Truth Thru Fiction"
Jewels "The Self Outside Project"
Herb & Essence Compilation
Shawn Struggle "The Blak Supahero"
Sunz of Soul "The Situation"
Sunz of Soul "Birth of a Movement"
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Anonamas is - words, lyrics, and song, with a simplistic vibe, a hip hop beat, and a strong message. Anonamas a.k.a. Angela Ballard is taking hip hop/R&B down an unmarked trail, on the cusp of the Nu Soul era. This native of the Eastern Shore of Maryland has always had a passion for music and a gift for words. Many have compared her style to that of Jill Scott, the groove of Lauryn Hill, and the mysticism of Les Nubians, -yet its an original sound. Having this, with the collaborations of melody (she can carry a tune!!) will leave a lasting impression on any listener who loves hip-hop/soul and well thought out lyrics.. Anonamas's up and coming CD - TRUTH THRU FICTION depicts life and stories, through the eyes of a young black woman- encountering life and its day to day endeavors, with songs ranging from love to the inner most thoughts of the world through her eyes. With thought provoking lyrics and a phat*ss beat - which is produced by Jewels from the Sunz of Soul, this album is a demonstration of the next level hip-hop/R&B will take.
The fusion of Jewels beats with Anonamas's lyrics complements each other quite well, its almost hypnotic. From the moment you start the CD you will have experience SOUL music. This complete composition embodies all facets of life, anyone anywhere can relate to the experiences Anonamas sings about. She puts an unusual spin on lyrics, and allows the listener to stop and think about the ups and downs of emotions, as portrayed in the song "GIFT OF PAIN - "Anxiety has taken me from highs to lows, peace will come before I'm done. But for today I posses none". She paints a picture of a childhood crush in the song titled "LITTLE GIRLS PLEA", and even the strength given by God in the song titled STILL HERE. These and many other songs have their own message, and persona all its own, Truth thru Fiction is more than just a one dimensional experience, its an awakening.
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