| | |  | Pop | Home » » » Concrete Jungle | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | 2010 album from the Nigerian-German Hip Hop/Soul singer/songwriter. Concrete Jungle is a collection of songs that put the singer/songwriter at the forefront. The album is an offering of love, hope and optimism dedicated to the people of Warri & the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Holding it all together is the emotional focus of her beautiful voice, located in a place somewhere between yearning and rage. | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| February 02, 2010 | | Studio:
| Decon Inc | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Showin' Love | | 2. | The Uncomfortable Truth | | 3. | Mind vs. Heart | | 4. | Heartbeat | | 5. | Come wWith Me | | 6. | Kangpe | | 7. | Africans | | 8. | Suffri | | 9. | From Africa 2 U | | 10. | Walking | | 11. | Focus | | 12. | God of Mercy | |
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22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Blown Away....Nneka is the REAL DEALFeb 06, 2010
By Enlightened
"Both Eyes Closed, see what u don't hear what u can't"
Nneka is a soul singer and part time rapper from Nigeria that has been releasing albums and EP's since 2005. I first came across Nneka late last year (November or December) when she released the mixtape Onye-Ala (The Madness). I was quite impressed by the entire mixtape; the style, her voice, the subject matter and lyrics and the guest appearances that were mixed in via DJ. I immediately used the great invention of the internet to find out more about this artist. Apparently she has been releasing albums since 2005 and is somewhat of a star across the ocean. Are we Americans always late on real artists?
Anyway, Nneka's US debut album Concrete Jungle is definitely a great album. While drawing comparisons to Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill from the critics, she cites Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) as well as Lauryn Hill as her main sources of inspiration. However it is clear right from the start that Nneka is her own artist and she is already polished and in her own lane. It's safe to say that you won't mistake Nneka for anyone else.
Her voice has a distinct sound and quality that perfectly displays soul and passion. She has a heightened political sense and consciousnes and her songs in general have meaning that will stick with you long after the cd is finished. However in the same vein as a Lauryn Hill or Erykah Badu the tone isn't preachy and the music itself is quite endearing and engaging. In my opinion the songs that separate themselves from the pack are The Uncomfortable Truth, Mind vs. Heart, Heartbeat, Suffri, Come With Me and Walking; however, the entire album is a good listen.
I highly recommend Nneka's Concrete Jungle as it is an early candidate for soul album of the year. That's quite an accomplishment, especially with a jam packed 1st quarter (with releases from Nneka, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sade, and Erykah Badu). Nneka will not disappoint soul fans, fans of Badu or Hill, or fans of good music. Highly recommended. 5 stars.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
i listened to the cd without skipping songsMar 12, 2010
By Capital One
"tia"
this is the best cd i have purchased in long, unlike whitney and sade, who i worship, i can make it through nneka cd without skipping songs. it's powerful. it makes me want to know about africa. it makes me want to get involved. it makes me nore conscious without being preachy. it's worth the money.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 A lot of potential for this young artistApr 07, 2010
By Margo Itule
Nneka is a very talented artist with lots of interesting ideas. If she manages to stay out of the commercial grind I predict she will be hugely wonderful.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Completely EnjoyableJun 15, 2010
By fashunchik
I own this as a companion piece to the Nas/Damien Marley collaboration since Nneka opened for them on their recent tour. It's interesting to read other listener's reviews to find comparisons to Sade or Corinne Bailey Rae. Don't think you're purchasing a Pop or Wave CD. If Nneka is Pop, it is World Pop like Zap Mama. She is tuneful, her words thoughtful. This is one of those CD's to pop in the car for a looooooong drive, to listen to several times around. When I first heard "Heartbeat" on BBC One via XM Radio, I wasn't quite sure what I was listening to but I was intrigued. "Africans" is fantastic. This is a very accessible CD for someone who wants to dabble into breaking out of Gaga/Beyonce/Peas into a more global sound.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Artistry is insane.Mar 14, 2010
By Kerry Turner
"Quality Engineer"
Just heard of Nneka while in the UK. Sweet. The creativity is refreshing. The musical arrangements will attract those electic ears. Its kind of like a mixture between MIA and Jill Scott....Rolling Stone magazine rated them 2010 breaking artist. I see why.
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