CD REVIEWS
YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN BY NE-YO
Rating: 3/5
Reviewer: Jared Orlin
Ne-Yo’s third album is an R&B-lover’s gem. It flits between upbeat, danceable hits (such as Closer and Miss Independent) and slower, more ballad-like tunes. There’s a distinct Michael Jackson (the young, pre-scandal MJ) influence in the album, both in his voice and artistic abilities. Not just for R&B fans though.
SO I RAGE BY HOLLY AND THE WOODS
Rating: 3/5
Reviewer: Claudia Pillay
This is a slick debut album from one of SA’s hottest rock bands. Lead singer Melissa Conradie’s powerful voice is a great complement to their emotive lyrics. The banging beats, hot guitar riffs and Melissa’s vocal range make for easy listening. The sound has a strong Skunk Anansie/Evanescence feel to it but manages to retain its local flavour.
K-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
It’s the perfect time of year for a picnic on a breathtaking wine estate - and it’s even better eating while listening to live music.
This year’s festival, on 15 November at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West near Cape Town, features 12 of South Africa’s hottests acts. Musicians include Freshlyground, Danny K, Karen Zoid, The Parlotones and Watershed so if you’re a fan make sure you’re there.
Tickets are R130 for adults and R70 for kids between three and 12 years old. Gates open at 8.30 am and the concert starts at 11.00 am.
WATCH THIS
Title: Energy
Artist: Keri Hilson
Description: In this superhot video the 26-year-old American R&B singer and songwriter plays a scantily clad boxer fighting with her boyfriend about relationship problems. The tough-love theme is a nice change from the usual gleaming cars and slow-moving half-naked women’s bodies seen in R&B and hip-hop videos. Keri has been writing for other artists since 2001 and releases her debut album, In a Perfect World, early next year. Check out the video at www.musicvideocast.com.
