UVA
Labor Of Love
© 2004 lil' drummaboy recordings (075549999948)
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Poetry and musical enlightenment for HER. It isn't rage. It isn't profanity. It is profound, funky, spirited and empowering. It's Celia Cruz meets Billie Holiday meets Lauryn Hill. The sweet, healing power of the spoken word.
tracks
- 1 My Lyric
- 2 Black Love
- 3 201 S. Matlack
- 4 Kinky
- 5 They Came
- 6 Urban Prophet
- 7 S. Baylock Interlude
- 8 Strange Fruit
- 9 Raindrops
- 10 lil' UVA Interlude (circa 1973)
- 11 She Doesn't Know
- 12 Rock Me
- 13 Elixir
- 14 Lyrical Proclamation
- 15 Everybody, Everybody
- 16 Samori II Interlude
- 17 Labor Of Love
- 18 Somalia
- 19 Afro Rock
- 20 Yo Soy
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One has to experience Uva firsthand to know that this firebrand of a woman is one of the hottest poets currently on the Philadelphia poetry/spoken word scene. A native of the Republic of Panama, Uva brings a unique blend of African consciousness, Spanish verses and a vibrant West Indian coloring to her multi-cultural audiences. Her eloquently soulful voice resonates and trumpets her poetic messages with incredible clarity creating a sanctuary of creative expression. Truly a performance artist, Uva has learned to appreciate the nuances of emotionally delivering her work so that her audiences can hear, see and feel her art in its totality. This commitment to excellence in her performances has garnered her the opportunity to share the stage with various artists including Musiq Soulchild, The Last Poets, Sonia Sanchez and Eric Benet-to name a few.
Uva's writing and bilingual delivery (Spanish & English) via the spoken word art form has garnered her numerous distinguished awards and accolades. She has captivated audiences with her "talking hands" and passionate approach to delivering her thoughts and often appears at venues as a featured artist.
Influenced by her African and Latin roots, Uva's personality is expressively representative of her cultural heritage as she weaves her experiences into her verses. A leader in the Philadelphia Renaissance, this Afro-Latina is certainly one to look out for as she continues her creative journey on stage and off. Her debut CD release, "Labor Of Love", on the lil' drummaboy recordings' label, has been eagerly anticipated for the past three years. The CD is a fusion of spoken word/poetry, jazz, hip-hop and soul. "Labor of Love" promises to be a Poetic Classic. Keep your eyes and ears on UVA, a real poet stepping up to the mic!
"Labor Of Love"
Album Credits:
1. My Lyric
Produced by: Pitch Black
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
2. Black Love (feat. Zenora)
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
3. 201 S. Matlack
Produced by: The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble
Recorded Live at "Brave New World"
Mastered by: Samori Coles
4. Kinky
5. They Came
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
6. Urban Prophet
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
7. S. Baylock Interlude
Produced by: Steve Baylock
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
8. Strange Fruit
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
9. Raindrops (feat. Samori Coles)
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
10. lil' UVA Interlude (circa 1973)
11. She Doesn't Know
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
12. Rock Me
13. Elixir
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
14. Lyrical Proclamation
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
15. Everybody, Everybody (feat. Genaya, Pitch Black and Samori Coles)
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
16. Samori II Interlude
17. Labor Of Love
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
18. Somalia
19. Afro Rock
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Samori Coles
20. Yo Soy
Produced by: Jaz Guardian
Recorded live at 'Cobbs Creek'
Remixed and Mastered by: Samori Coles
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Passion!
author: Angel El PoetaI can feel you passion in every note,word,and breath! Very sexy. Don't stop. www.cdbaby.com/angelmusic
Empowering
author: Alisse MakebaI found this CD a breath of fresh air in the midst of music/lyrics that no longer empower and soothe the listener. Her words are melodic and her messages strong. Her bilingual delivery is unique. Most importantly, her lyrics are profound and speak to a universal audience. I bought it out of curiousity and in hopes that UVA would deliver. I play it to feed my soul. Each time I hear it, a new message is delivered.
stirring, soothing, passionate,riveting, smooth
author: r.c.UVA's Labor of Love is a riveting poetic experience rife with transcendent soul and fluidity. Smooth rhythms reverberate throughout. UVA voices a complexity of emotions with soothing effortless assurance and the poet's timbre of consideration and care. UVA entrances with the vigor and vitality of a true poetess unveiling the eloquence of her spirit. This debut cd is simply stirring. UVA rocks the spoken word with verve, passion, and soulfulness. Four Vibrant Stars ****