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Track Listings
| 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 |
Editorial Reviews
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.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Enlightened
Format:Audio CD
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.
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 people found the following review helpful
By Capital One
Format:Audio CD
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 people found the following review helpful
By Margo Itule
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
INCREDIBLE
Thank you so much Nneka!!!
You have put words and a melody to my soul.
Please purchase this album and support this amazing artist.
Her music speaks for itself.
You have put words and a melody to my soul.
Please purchase this album and support this amazing artist.
Her music speaks for itself.
Published 4 months ago by Samara K. Fortmann
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nods for Nneka
I only purchase music that moves me to the point of obsession. By obsession I mean playing the same song or cd until I know all of the words, pauses, and idiosyncratic inflections... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ashley Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Passionate.
You get Nneke's passion and the cd is consistently good. Love the mix. Especially love the track "The uncomfortable truth".
Published on May 15, 2011 by J. garland
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but doesn't meet expectations.
Ever since I heart "Heartbeat," I had high expectations for Nneka and this album. What I love about that song is the unusual rhythm and the hard base that makes up the supporting... Read more
Published on April 4, 2011 by Cuddlebuns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this CD!
Not sure how to describe this CD, other than it is great music! It has a neo-soul flavor, as well as some reggae and jazz. Very well balanced. I love this CD! Read more
Published on March 1, 2011 by D. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Concrete Jungle The Album:
Service was quick and the price was right. Love the Album she has a beautiful voice can't wait to see her in concert. No complaints.
Published on November 1, 2010 by Dana
3.0 out of 5 stars
Catchy but not sure I was "feeling it"
I had a couple of people suggest this album to me. I bought it and have listened to it my car many times in the last several weeks. Read more
Published on October 21, 2010 by Berkley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Heart, intelligence, soul and ultra groovy! After discovering the music was still alive a la Janelle Monae, I went on the search for music and musicians with talent and longevity... Read more
Published on August 20, 2010 by Myeashea Alexander
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great US Debut!
If like me you have been waiting for a follow up to Lauryn Hill's "The Miseducation...", here it is. Read more
Published on July 17, 2010 by Daniel W. Keiper
1.0 out of 5 stars
Good messages - generic music
Good messages a good album do not make. While I applaud the political stance here, the music is just generic, un-energetic Western beats. Read more
Published on July 5, 2010 by D. Cross
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