From
L. Pierce Carson @ Napa Valley Register -
"[My Peoples] just released
its second independently produced CD, "Light Up.” The
band performed the agreeable title track, which exposed Dayao’s “addiction
to smiling,” a bit of Smokey Robinson, some righteous reggae
and ska, plus a crowd pleaser called "[She Could Be] The One.” When
the band returns this Saturday to open for Blondie, let’s hope
it includes in its opening set a couple of other songs from the new
CD — particularly the danceable “Closer.” This
was an unexpected find — a band that plays appealing originals
for both listening and dancing."
From
Iain Axness @ ThePier.org -
"That being said, Light
Up will continue to be played on my headphones because
the sheer funk power seeps in and makes you wonder, "Did
the band turn the amp up to 11 to reach this level of talent?" EPs
are generally a taste of what is to come, I say bring it
on. George Clinton look out, Ozomatli beware.
I see big things in [My Peoples'] future."
From Corey
Schmidt @ PastePunk.com -
“... [My Peoples'] greatest
strength is their tightness as a band. Their songs, while
sometimes longer than desired, never drift from their central
focus. "Africa" is a prime example of this as
much of it consists of rhythmic jam sessions, yet as a
whole it never enters un-listenable territory. "One
Good Deed" is another jam-based tune with a heavy
reggae influence that's heard both in the bass guitar and
the vocals. However, this band does indeed have a commercial
aspect to their sound, as heard in "She Could Be The
One." It's a laid-back tune with insanely smooth vocals
that makes for the album's most memorable chorus...”
From Todd Jones
@ KCSCradio.com -
“...and then I put in the
c.d. all I can say is that it has not left my car stereo yet, this
album is simply amazing. Now I know that I am going to raise some
eye-brows here, but I think that this band is better then Sublime,
yeah I said it and I will stand by it. GET THIS ALBUM!!!!” |
From
JK @ AllAgesZine.com -
“I am not going to lie about
this, but when I read the bio for [My Peoples] and it mentioned a
hip hop influence, I went into this album thinking the worst.
I was wrong, actually dead wrong on this. Kapakahi is a perfect
blend of reggae, soul, hip hop, and so much more and by the
time you are done listening to this album you get the same
feeling you did when you first heard Sublime...This is a
solid, record chalked full of catchy, upbeat, reggae driven
tracks with an extra kick of spunk for good measure. A must
have! (JK)”
From
Pernell @ SkylinePress.net -
“...Being that bands of
this style haven’t graced me with a worthy album as of late,
I was glad to hear how successful and carefully thought out this
effort has been. Never judge a book by its cover because this unusual
group name offers some of the most soulful music that the warm
water island style has launched in some time. This wasn't in my
ideal range of listening at first but I don’t really have
any problems with it after being exposed to this kind and ample
selection of funky beats that infiltrate the mind with infectious
and catchy rhythm. Someone Lei me already!”
From Lilia
Cabello @ ULV Campus Times -
"Although [My Peoples], a reggae-ska
band from San Francisco, has titled its debut album “Twisted,
Bent and Confused,” the album is anything but. To the contrary,
each song is perfect, polished and refined to bring out the best
qualities and facets of the music played. This is because the band
cannot be simply described as reggae-ska. The influences of pop,
Latin music, hip hop, funk, jazz and rock can be heard throughout
the entire album, combined to create a distinctive, catchy sound." |
