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The music of twin sisters Natalie and Nicole
Albino (from my 'hood of Queens, NY) draw from a variety of sources:
soul, hip-hop, dance, jazz, and funk. It's this amalgam of different
styles in the r&b vein that makes their debut album very
pleasing. The two women possess strong harmonc, unified voicesn
that echoes the honeyed gospel like singing of contemporary stars
Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige. The record balances between uptempo,
beat-oriented tracks like "Move Ya Body," "Holla
Back," and "Turnin' Me On," with thoughtful jazzy
soul fare like "You Deserve" (featuring Betty Wright)
and the retro-sounding "Your Time." The sisters don't
strike one as drama queens nor delivering fluff, as the lyrics
(which they had a hand in writing) seem thoughtful and honest.
Nina Sky has something to offer for both old school folks and
hip-hop heads.
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