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The Urban Nerdz
I’ve been following this group or a while now. I can safe with conviction that I am truly a fan. On this site we just want to showcase talent so we like to introduce a group in their own words. I believe that it is better to hear from the group than a *critic*. This way, you the audience can form your own opinions about the group and their music. In their own words here it goes.
“What is originality ? ….. Here is a better question for you , to ask yourself and search deep within to find an answer. Who embodies originality anymore ? For you to come up with an answer to that question you would have to look deep inside and think about the characteristics and definition of that word which include freshness , creativity , novelty , idea of method or performance as well as the ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner . I believe all of that to be true except for the portion about oneself … there once was a man who said all great things come in three’s and even that analogy can relate and equate to music , because the great thing that has come in three’s is Ace Boogie , Kay Special and Bueffard Mallary also know to you as “The U.N”. A collective group of three young talented males from different environments that come together and comprise a future virtuoso in the game .
The distinctive originality that The U.N portaits is what helps separate them and stand astray from the normal and usual group in music . Being able to appeal and attack all markets is what helps them become international and iconic stars over one hit wonders and overnight celebrities . Being one step ahead and trend setters instead of followers is what plays to their advantage and helps them in this modern new school era of hip hop . While artist are classified as back-packers , drug lords , gangster rappers and swag stars The U.N are different . Which is what takes of more than anything else , while artist are going “right” because thats whats selling , appealing and cool they are going “left” because thats who they are and who they desire to be . It seems hip – hop has turned into a game of high school , because everyone is struggling to be in with the popular crowd . Maybe thats why records arent selling and everybody is doing horrendous when it comes to selling records .
Ace Boogie (born Aaron Campbell) was born in Silver Spring , Maryland . Growing up Boogie had a huge musical upbringing with a plethora of different sounds which on any given day could range from the Temptations , Bob Marley , Run – DMC or Sade . With this wide variety and great understanding for different sounds and different genre’s of music it helped cultivate and mold Boogie into a wonderful story teller and amazing artist . The oddball of the group going against the grain , being different in his own but magical way helps appeal and allows you to open your eyes to his world. Kay Special (born Kenny Benjamin later to be change to Kenny Benjamin Dubuisson) was born in Boston , Massachusetts . Kspec had to deal with a ton of adversities and hardships growing up which at times tried to stand as road blocks that he overcame . Which helped him realize to take nothing for granted which is evident when you listen to the distinctive wordplay and passion and heartfelt lines he says . Bueffard Mallary (born Jovan Jose Reveron) was born in New Haven , Conneticut and bred with a very rich musical foundation having an ex-drummer and dj father as well as a mind blowing and gifted lyricist mother only helps explain half the story of why he is so gifted . Pure genius and passion is the other half of the story , gravitating towards Jay-Z , Pharcyde , A Tribe Called Quest and Talib Kweli show why his lyrical presence is brought forward and distributed throughout his music .
Originality is the true key on why this is the next group to take over and be destined for greatness , listening to songs like “Konnechiwah / Asain Girls , Fix It or The Progress shows why they are the future of what is to be heard and to be expected as well as to be reenacted and copied by a cult following of the younger generation. While tons of people do the same thing over and over again The U.N is working hard day in and day out to create new ways to distribute and promote their selves to the masses and be heard by fans . Working hard on their craft and putting in countless time and effort to make themselves better and generate more fans they are truly a label’s dream .With in the hip hop game , old trends dying out and everyone being the same thing in just a miniscule or in a slightly different form , The U.N are destin to be the next big thing and face of the music world . With the arrival of their first mixtape they are proven that they are more than an “Intermission”.”
You have to respect their outlook on music. It’s refreshing to see artist put some thoughts into their image as well as music. if you would like to get in contact with the group, below are some links to their sites.
Facebook
Myspace
Reverbnation
Twitter
October 20, 2009
Categories: Audio Crush . Tags: hip hop, music, urban nerds . Author: compellingvibes . Comments: Leave a Comment