Early Believers [ENHANCED]

Kero One

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 2009)
• Original Release Date: April 27, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Plug Label
• ASIN: B001RDX1K0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,497 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

wow kero! your sh$t is f@ckin dope! --will.i.am.

Product Description

Former web designer by day and rapper/producer/DJ by night, Kero One, stands as a true testament to the do-it-yourself success story. His early career was marked by endless hours of researching, cold calling, and networking to gain exposure for his debut, self produced project Windmills of the Soul. Persistence paid off with a little help from fate when one of the 50 copies of his album was picked up in a tiny record store in Tokyo, Japan. Success was immediate, as Windmills of the Soul became a hit overnight, which opened the floodgates for international touring and performance opportunities. Three years later, after a Best Hip Hop Album of 2006 award and collabos with Talib Kweli and Mark Farina, Kero One is back with his sophomore album entitled Early Believers, via his label, Plug Label. Modulating from soulful jazz tinged tracks to upbeat synth-driven party bangers, Kero One features some his favorite vocalists such as Giles Peterson protégé UK singer Ben Westbeech, Finland's answer to modern soul Tuomo, and Portland's Ohmega Watts. Early Believers will be released in April 2009, just in time for spring cleaning and summer fun.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Must Listen., April 15, 2009

By	E. Choung "generika" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Whereas Windmills was a candid shot snapped through a fuzzy Lomography lens, Early Believers is the masterfully crafted product of an SLR, where the image is sharper and the colors, more vivid. This sophomore album marks Kero One's arrival - a more polished album retaining the upbeat tempo and positive message without compromising its honesty. And the beats and the mixing of tracks are really where his multi-hyphenate "producer-writer-rapper, CEO of Plug Labe" skills come in handy. Positive without being saccharine, upbeat and uplifting while still vulnerable and introspective.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kero does not disappoint , April 7, 2009

By	Romskiii (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

Change can be good. Kero definitely changes up his style on this effort. Its quite evident that he has more influences beyond just hip-hop, and this album is just good music that spans several genres. Perfect listening material for the coming spring and summer months.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Contender for album of the year, April 7, 2009

By	P. Diaz "yeahman" (Zamunda) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Listening to the album you can hear Kero is really doing something different and being himself with the music. The sound and feel has matured and improved via a lot of live instrumentation and polished musical arrangements. Even the flow, which has been a problem to some listeners, has improved greatly. Whether people like it or not they can't front and say the album isn't superbly executed.