Made me believe in love again
author: Iris McLean
From the first musical note to the last - I am hooked. KuKu is exactly what the doctor ordered to restore my faith in love. His words express what I have never been able to put into writting myself.
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I'm Truly Hooked!
author: Obayemi Idowu
I've only just recently heard of KuKu and could not wait to buy this CD.It arrived and for the last two weeks since it's arrival I've only alternated between this one and his newly released Unexpected Pleasures in my CD Case. This is a must have for all of those lovers of love. I shared it with a younger brother who works in the hip hop music industry and he was blown away. He said he had to have it! I think you should too! Because I'm not loaning you mine!
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if you want real soul music -- you have found it!!
author: alexei
Truly a masterpiece! Kuku's music is sooo soulful. The melodies are elegant and the lyrics are thoughtful! Kuku's approach, which strips music down to its basics, is refreshing. The tracks are built around acoustic guitar, bass, and bongos, with occasional sprinkling of a flute, organ, or piano. Definitely not overproduced. JUST Right! The CD starts with "Love," that sounds like a fresh ocean breeze at sunrise. It continues with sensual "Sunrise in Bed," and energetic "Overwishing." Then come encouraging and uplifting "It's alright to sing so blue" and playful and catchy "Call it Whatever." The arabic-influenced "Lifer or One Nighter" makes you want to flow into the night.
This is a great CD! Kuku's accented vocals are strong and melodious. His 5-octave range is amazing. Would have never thought that he did the backgrounds on "sunrise in Bed" himself.
Great CD. Pick it up today!! Can't wait until the full album, "Unexpected Pleasures."
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"Minimal in arrangement but loaded with emotion"
author: GIANT STEP
Anyone who loves real soul music needs to hear KUKU's self-released EP Love Sessions. Minimal in arrangement but loaded with emotion, each song on the singer's first offering is a stunner. "Love" is an acoustic tune that sounds like a lost Al Green classic with its church organs and a voice full of pain, pride and passion. "Over Dreaming" echoes of fellow Nigerian Afrobeat star Fela Kuti as gorgeous percussion punctuates intense vocals. Soul, folk and gospel touches make KUKU unclassifiable as an artist. Fans of Ben Harper, Dwele, D'Angelo and Carl Hancock Rux will all find something special in KUKU's voice and music.
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