Baby Namboos
The trip-hop group Baby Namboos consists of programmer/songwriter Mike Porter, vocalists Claude Williams, Leo Coleing and Aurora Borealis, drummer Mad-dog and bassist Julian Brooke. Porter began the band in 1998, when he went to New York City to visit his cousin Tricky, who encouraged his musical explorations. Soon after, Porter and his friend Coleing began recording in a Manchester studio, adding band members along the way. Tricky continued to provide guidance and encouragement, performed on a few tracks, and released the Baby Namboos' debut album Ancoats 2 Zambia on his own Durban Poison imprint. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
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On their debut album Ancoats 2 Zambia, the Baby Namboos mix elements of trip-hop, dub, and rap into songs like "Hard Times," "Provoked," and the title track, which showcase the group's three...
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Recent User Reviews
Easy on the ears and instantly memorable. That might be a bad thing though after a few months when I'll be so sick from listening to this. It's all good while it lasts though.
FULL REVIEWposted Apr 15, 2006
