Struggle from the Subway to the Charts

Nuttin But Stringz

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
• Original Release Date: October 3, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Records
• ASIN: B000HKDE7Y
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,327 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY!!!!, November 13, 2006

By	J. Watkins "JazzyJ" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been searching for this CD since seeing these two young men on the A train in NYC. I was always impressed by their professionalism, but more importantly their talent. They stopped everybody in their tracks when they started out with the classical and then rocked the house when they included the hip hop element, creating their own form. I happened to catch them last year on Jay Leno and have been searching for this CD since. A random sighting when they were on CSI:NY (yes they are getting around) renewed my search and thank you Lord! I've been playing it all weekend and making everyone else crazy with it too! These two Brothers are gifted and are using the talents given to them; keeping it positive! Keep on movin' and don't stop!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good not Great, October 17, 2006

By	Anonymous - See all my reviews

I hate to be the first to write any negative comments about this album but...

I stumbled upon this group one day when I woke up early on a weekend, flicked on the TV, and happened to catch these guys playing Thunder. I was blown away by there performance and sound. A few days later the album was released and I picked it up right away...only to be disappointed. The album has its highlights: Track 1, 3 and anywhere the music is just instrumental. The integration of hip-hop and classical is superb and gves this group a fresh new style. The disappointing part of this album: the rapping/singing/vocals. The rapping is mediocure at best and that is being generous. Tracks 4-7 are cheesy and the rhymes throughout this album are amateur. The remix of Thunder is a waste of a track (the song was solid the first time, why remix it?)

They went to Juliard and Bloomingdale to play the violin (which they excel at) not to rap. My recommendation: Stick to what you do best.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You can easily get addicted to this., March 13, 2007

By	Jenny J.J.I. "A New Yorker" (That Lives in Northern Nevada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I am loving these guys. Tourie Escobar and Damien Escobar known as Nuttin But Stringz are great. The first time I've notice them was in the "Step Up" movie. Even though the scene was short I instantly like what I heard. I took the time to look them up and notice that they've made a few appearances on the day and nightly shows plus a few sitcoms. They combine the classical sound of the violin with Pop, R&B and Hip-hop. The result of this turn out to be one of those unique and uplifting sound with just the right amount of rhythm and intensity. Playing in the subway has paid off for these two which lead them to contribute back to the community by performing and dedicating there time to the kids by discussing music and of course staying in school.

Their first single entitled "Thunder" showcases their raw talent; it digs into the soul, slowly unleashes it and exposes it. "Broken Sorrow" and "Dance with My Father," takes me away and it's simply fantastic. The remix of "Thunder" is very up beat and ended the album rather well. But really there isn't one track I dislike and/or wouldn't recommend. These thirteen tracks might be too small for your liking but impact that it gives you stays on you for quite some time.

Nuttin But Stringz does justice to these genres of music. If you're not that into hip hop or hate the way is going, or have a thing for classical music and want it to flare up a bit then this might give you what you need. I believe kids with the love for music will also enjoy this.