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Is This Thing On? Artist: RedCloud Label: Syntax Records LengtH: 15 tracks/49:26 Henry RedCloud Andrade is a Native American -Mexican rapper who is strongly influenced by reggae music. He was saved at a Pigeon John (L.A. Symphony) show ten years ago, and in fact does a sing entitled “Pigeon John” on this disc. This album is an amalgamation
of styles - humor, braggadocio, sampling, political statements, and rhyming.
In short, it’s a typical rap record. At times, Andrade resembles
Arrested Development, at others, Public Enemy. In other words, there
is some intelligence in the lyrics here. “Koyote Gospel” is a mini-history
of what Native Americans have suffered at the hands of whites. RedCloud
speaks of blame lying on the government, the uncaring mainstream society,
the Native American nation, but not
“When Kenpo Strikes” samples the lyrics from the 70’s song “Kung Fu Fighting” (Carl Douglas) - Andrade is a black belt, and enjoys singing about one of his hobbies. “Red Clouds by Day” reminds us that every rapper needs a song to identity himself and what he’s about. In short, there’s some fun here, and some lyrics that provoke thought. Brian A. Smith 6/10/2001
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