| Nah Go Like Me (Groundbreaking, 2007) Antigua-born and St. Croix-raised, Nubian Natty is now poised to invade the US as part of the next wave of the "Cruzan Invasion." She's a conscious DJ who sounds as comfortable riding rootsy riddims as digital dancehall vibes. Female DJs are few and far between in the boys' club of dancehall reggae, but Nubian Natty obviously belongs in this fraternity, her often-stunning vocals resounding with the gruff edge of a freestyling hip-hop MC but tempered with the controlled composure of someone who knows they've mastered their craft and don't feel the need to show off. Her lyrics are cultural yet maintain a sassy old school braggadocio with a playful, charismatic delivery that, at least on the dancehall tracks, is reminiscent of a reggae version of Missy Elliott (as on the title track and the standout "How Do You Figure This?", which are aided by producer Donny Dread's hyper, quirky beats). Her range is evident as she rips through high-energy tunes like "Vatigan Battyman" (sure to conjure images of the Catholic priest scandals) and "Lift It Up" and segues smoothly into the somber "Back Road Baby" and "Empress Cry" with the poise of a veteran artist. It's exciting to hear a woman mixing it up in the dancehall realm, not only hanging with the boys but outperforming most of them on this wonderful album. Indeed, there are very few I've heard who "go like" Nubian Natty. Check her out at groundbreakingrecords.com. |
| Track Listing 1. Xpert Marksman 2. Back Road Baby 3. Charter 4. How Do You Firure 5. Nah Go Like Me 6. Business Girl 7. Blood Money 8. Empress Cry 9. Emanicaption 10. Lift It Up 11. Vatigan Battyman 12. Ah Good Ting Now 13. Nah Go Like Me [Antiguan Remix] |
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