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Chord Brown is the debut compilation CD featuring four of today's brightest young Polynesian stars.
Alyse is a hot, young Polynesian solo artist who combines today's R&B, Pop, and the exotic sounds of the Polynesian islands. On the compilation, Alyse introduces the album with Brighter Days, an uplifting song with driving beats, slick harmonies, and a native chant sharing the values and influence that her mother deposited in her life. Show Me Your Love, an old-school feel with a laid-back vibe lyrically depicting the fantasy of a woman desiring a man to give her what she needs. Is It Alright, a modern-day pop tune portraying a heart of desperation as Alyse with her sultry, sexy voice pleads for security.
Vika's musical history runs deep. By the time he was three years old, he was singing commercial jingles and television theme songs. He was also part of the group Local Culture, a popular Polynesian band. Though his youth was filled with the traditional music of the islands, his vocals were influenced by many contemporary artists including Luther Vandross and Babyface. This is evidenced by Pualena, a sweet, smooth song expressing the love of a beautiful Island Queen. Lava Lava is the upbeat fun tune with a funky guitar rhythm and synchopated beats, and lyrically describes the enticing movements and seductive beauty of an Island girl wearing her lava lava. FamilyQue, the mid-tempo, funk-groove invites all listeners to a Polynesian family and friends BBQ. Enjoy and sing along!
If one word were to be used to describe island soul, it would be Leilani. Leilani has to be heard to be believed. In My Island Home, her voice drips with soul. A story of one's struggle, longing to find the pieces of her complete identity and connection with her culture. She comes on hard on Goin' Nowhere with simple simple but straight-to-the-heart lyrics. This R&B song driven by phat bass, drums, a soulful lead and edgy background vocals leaves you beggin' for more. Brown Boy the jazzy, blues cut that swings you into a cool mood as Leilani sings of her Island boy.
Zhen takes the smooth, soulful style of today's R&B and adds his own rugged flavor blending an acoustic, Clapton-esque sound to the mix. Zhen smoothly laces the street-hip, raunchy track So Fine, giving you that "ol' band in the garage" feel. With his sleek-style voice, Zhen tries to woo the hard-to-get-hottie. In Treating' Me Bad, an acoustic-led groove and vibrant hooks capture the emotional drama of a man seeking answers for being mistreated by his woman. Island Breeze, an intimate love ballad that takes place in a tropical setting. It's in this song that we see the poetic side of Zhen as he serenades his island beauty.
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