The Church Boys....Reverend LB, Pastor Semmi, Deacon Brandon and Bishop James.
Influences
drama....love, observations, relationships, fantasies, film, blaxploitation, books, journal entries, travels, gospel, church deacons, my parents, black colleges bands (grambling, praire view), short stories, funky four string bass players, leon sylvers, the mommas and the pappas, the jacksons, heatwave, rod temperton, the emotions, the dramatics, isaac hayes, males singers, maurice white, sugafoot, larry dodson, marvin gaye, dj quik, pimp c, devin the dude, fila fresh crew, southern hip-hop/rap, betty davis, parliament, nina simone, mahalia jackson and janis joplin.
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My new video for 'Can't Hardly Wait.'
What's Wrong With U/See Ya In My Dreams from Little Lost Girls Blues cd
If We Were Alone video - Keite Young feat. me
Can't Change Me in Pori, Finland with Total Package band
We Are The Ones by will.i.am featuring many great talents + me.
See Ya In My Dreams - Acoustic version at Bohemian Caverns
Ode 2 Nina performance in Washington DC
Sounds Like
bozo the clown, trumpets and bike horns....
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Every so often, a musical soul emerges from the underground with the inescapable talent; artistry and charisma that marks the arrival a gathering storm. Pink Elephant is the Stax Records debut from N'dambi, a songwriter with emotional purpose and rare honesty. The striking vocalist, pianist and composer from Dallas, Texas, known for her signature afro and fiery style, possesses the intuitive perception and powerful creativity that ensures an essential contribution to modern R&B and soul.
N'dambi's storytelling skills are in peak form on Pink Elephant with tunes like the Rod Temperton influenced, ‘80s hip-hop flavored "Nobody Jones," the story of a girl with big dreams who won't let her humble beginnings stop her, and the delicious saga "L.I.E.," a tale of a man living a double life along New York's Long Island Expressway. Delusions of love spring up in the old school love-gone-wrong melodic funk of "Daisy Chain"; "Ooo Baby" is the smooth-grooving tale of reconnection with a former lover; while the blues-inflected "Imitator" finds a young woman suffering over the collapse of her lover's promises. "You're not the man I used to know, you're an imitator," she sings on this mid-tempo urban gem. The hope of true love cries out in "The One," a disarming, jazz-tinged ballad kissed with a touch of classic Stax. The album's lead single, "Can't Hardly Wait," is a biting chunk of scorching sarcasm delivered in the commanding singer's rich tone. Her opening complaint, "I don't know why I keep f***in' wit you," perfectly expresses the inability to turn a listless love loose.
Pink Elephant was recorded in Santa Monica, California, with producer Leon Sylvers III, whose credits include Shalamar, Gladys Night, The Whispers, Blackstreet, Lakeside and many more. N'dambi insisted the record have a modern sheen yet adhere to the sturdy influence of classic R&B and soul artists like Slave, Heatwave, Michael Jackson, Betty Davis, Isaac Hayes, Smokey Robinson, and The Sylvers. That led her to The Sylvers' famous producer, big brother, Leon. Blessed with a deep contralto, she became especially enamored with male singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The funky soul of the Bar-Kays' Larry Dodson, the sophisticated syncopation of Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White and the notorious abandon of the Ohio Players' Sugafoot influenced her heavily. Later, the mysterious, uninhibited imagination of Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson also became musical and cultural touchstones.
N'dambi sang back-up and collaborated with fellow soul seeker Erykah Badu, all the while honing her artistry and slowly building a fiercely loyal fan base that resonates with the organic, authentic approach to her life and music. On Pink Elephant, N'dambi ingeniously distills soul-deep inspiration into a sensual style of elegance and power, making her a fundamental new addition to the Stax legacy.
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N'dambi, I must say that God has blessed you with such a great talent. Your entire C.D. is off the chain. I play L.I.E every morning going to work. I'm an artist myself and you are such an inspiration. Peace and Blessings!!!
Hey Sis, thanks for the conversation, music and vibes during your visit to KPFA. Big UP! with Pink Elephant and all else. Looking forward to the next conversation
Hello N'Dambi....I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your show last night. Your stage presence was amazing.....lots of fun. What a pleasure to be able to come out and support a local gal....girl from the Cliff. Wionderful wonderful show!
YES, YES. BLESSING YOUR PRESENCES WITH RASPECT & ROYALTY KEEP THE FIRE BURNING INSIDE AND STAY ON THE POSITIVE SIDE PEACE AND ONE LOVE ** ORGANIC MOVEMENT**