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The best kept secret in music

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"Fairfield County Weekly"

HEADLINE: BRAINWAVES

" . . instantly diggable . . . building a mood from the ground up." Brita Brundage - Brita Brundage


"Connecticut Post"

HEADLINE: The Nervous System breaks it down at the Green

" . . unique trio . . that radiates a distinct blend of infectious urban rap and hip-hop sounds" - RENE MORGAN


"React Magazine"

For those who don't read my blog, here's an excerpt from today's post about the show I saw last night. For the first time in a long time I was simply blown away.

I go to see a lot of shows, and to be honest, I see a lot of crap. Last night, however, was radically different as I was invited to go see Nervous System and The Saucers at Acoustic Cafe. Don't get fooled by the name of the establishment, it's not all acoustic stuff. I had "met" Touch, who plays bass for both groups, through MySpace and since the show was right around the corner from me, and my normal Friday nights consist of absolutely nothing, I decided to go. The main event of the night was Nervous System and as soon as they were done with their second song I knew they "got it." When I say "got it" I'm referring to Hip-Hop. So few groups in 2004 understand what Hip-Hop is but Nervous System does. Nervous System consists of two male MC's, one female MC / Singer, and a band. Last night they covered everything from police brutality to simply having a good time and by the end of their set I was a fan (and for those who know me, I normally dislike everything so saying I'm a fan is HUGE for me). If you want to get a feel for Nervous System just imagine if Black Eyed Peas had a lot more in the way of skills and social concern, and had a better band. Do yourself a favor and peep Nervous System's schedule and catch them live, they're one of CT's must-see groups and I can't wait to have them on In Da Mixx. - Adam Bernard


"Fairfield County Weekly"

" a young group that can rhyme and vocalize with style . . ." - Brita Brundage


"Connecticut Post"

Bridgeport Hip Hop Group Takes Stand

The Nervous System, a collaboration between black, white, and Hispanic artists, says it's a perfect example of how greatly commercialized "gangsta" rap doesn’t speak for the whole of the hip hop movement. - Staff


"Vice Magazine Music Reviews"

This is exactly the type of hip-hop that more often than not falls into the uber-gay, overly posi, PC realm of “thinking man’s rap” that ends up sounding like a NYU student’s poorly researched term paper read over a tired and forced ‘organic’ beat. This, however, is done fucking right. The saving grace here is smart—not just token—live instrumentation, supplying bedding for a smooth flow by all three cats, not just one stand out and a couple hangers-on. That said, stop naming yourself after comic book characters: Eclipse? Plus? Storm? How about fucking Terry? Can I get an MC named Terry here and there? Otherwise, everyone else pay attention—this is how you do it.
http://www.viceland.com/music/reviews/nervous.php - Vice Magazine


"Urban Connectionz"

Not since the Fugees have a group of Hip-Hop co-eds shown such a high level of creativity and chemistry! Meet male emcees Polarity Plus and Eclipse, and female lyricist Sol Storm, better known as Nervous System! Together, these three rappers are taking hip-hop to the next level with their conscious, yet sometimes hood friendly flows! The energy is simply amazing throughout their debut album, “Controlled Substance”, leaving me
only to imagine what a live show would be like! They manage to mesh many different styles together, including Rock(“Critical Breakdown”), Latin(“Sip On Dis”, “Hip Hop Tango”), and just straight Hip-Hop (“My Enemy”, “Lonely Individual”). This proves to be an advantage for them in today’s industry where most rap sounds the same! Many rappers are scared to variate from the norm because they feel like they may not be accepted! It’s a beautiful thing when a new group of emcees can come out and be themselves while being relevant to everything else floating around in the music game! A lot stands out with Nervous System from the first listen! A lot of times when you have a group with multiple males and one female, the female is usually selling herself sexually to appeal, or to stand out more! The difference here is that while Sol Storm is definitely a looker, she’s standing on skill and talent alone! She’ll undoubtedly go much further that way! Clearly, as a group, they see the monotony in hip-hop, and are eager to break that cycle. While production was handled by underground & unknown producers Plus & Touch, it turns out to be just that: a PLUS!! Their production styles are fresh and original, unlike what we hear from a lot of their peers who are desperate to build a buzz or make a name, and truly compliment the different styles that make up Nervous System. With the right team of people working behind them, this group could seriously blow. Right now, the world of music is truly their Oyster! - James Johnson


Discography

"CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE"
19 tracks of classic underground music

Photos

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Bio

The Nervous System is the raw combination of MCs Polarity Plus, Sol Storm and D Almighty Eclipse. The group kicked off 2005 opening for Talib Kweli, M.O.P, and John Legend, while hitting the Top 30 on national college radio charts.

Their debut album "Controlled Substance" will be released spring 2005 on Exotic Recordings. Urban Connectionz says, "these rappers are taking hip hop to the next level", and Vice Magazine says it simply, "everyone else pay attention, this is how you do it."

Polarity Plus – Producer/lyricist sends chills up your spine with the realities you can usually push out of your mind. No individual is spared his razor sharp inspection – all at a pace that will leave you heaving.

Sol Storm – A force of nature ranging from the sweetest breeze to the fiercest tornado. Sol Storm sings you to sleep, but wakes you up to the harsh light of the truth like a slap to the face.

Eclipse – With a divine talent for rhyming off the top, he finds words to describe life’s mysteries. Maintaining a sense of humor and a clear eye, his tales weave an intricate web of car chases, cries of loneliness, political rants, and obsessed exes.