SHU: Shusic

Shu

Shusic

© 2005 Shu (837101056540)

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An ambitious, funky stew of head-nodding rhythms, classic songwriting, and poignant, memorably off-kilter lyrics, "Shusic" overflows with personality - a smart, fun and sexy debut from a charismatic and very promising new talent in contemporary Soul.

tracks

1 Once Again
2 Come Down
3 Can I Take U Home Tonite
4 I Wanna Leave
5 Holla!
6 Undiscovered
7 Amor
8 Call Your Name
9 So Damn Fine
10 FTS
11 My Own Way

notes

What do you do when two challenging opportunities are presented to you at once? Study at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar or release the funkiest Soul music album in years? Those were the options presented to sensational young artist Shu as he was recording his debut studio album, SHUSIC. He chose to seize them both!

Out to prove that popular R&B can be classic, this young but accomplished musician and solo artist has been accumulating loyal fans with his energizing and heartfelt live shows, and turning industry heads with his songwriting chops, recently named BOTH the Grand Prize Winner AND Finalist (runner-up) in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest, competing against thousands of professional songwriters from around the world. This award comes in addition to Shu being recognized as a top songwriter in the Billboard Songwriting Contest, 2003.

ASCAP has granted Shu a coveted ASCAPlus award for the activity generated in the United States by his independent release of SHUSIC, and BBC 1Xtra - the UK's top radio station - has tapped Shu to be "Big in '06." Shu's debut has already created such a buzz in Japan that it has been picked up for national release by one of the country's top R&B/Soul labels.

Born in Kenya, educated at Harvard and Oxford, and now based in Brooklyn, Shu is filled with promise - a truly talented, unique and charismatic addition to the world of R&B.

What people are saying about SHUSIC:

"If R&B softens you up and Funk starts you to grinding then the two of them together makes a smooth and lively ride. Shu's got plenty of catchy grooves, rhythms that make everything else melt away, and a fresh appeal that won't be fading anytime soon."
- Renaissance Man Magazine (August 18, 2005)

"Soul singer Shu's sound has been dubbed "a little bit Stevie Wonder, a
little bit Marvin Gaye," but he's determined to blaze his own musical
path... At only 24, Shu has already made a name in academia, as a Rhodes scholar, and been named a top songwriter by Billboard."
- Samira Nanda - Reuters News Network (July 26, 2005)

"Outstanding lyrics and originality . . . [his influences] blend and clash in Shu's music without robbing it of its individuality . . . [Shu is] in a class of his own . . ."
- The Daily Nation (Jun 5, 2005)

"I got drunk on the heady delights of each individual song . . . Shu is an undeniable talent . . . with so much to look forward to."
- Dormouse - AlterEgo Magazine (Jun 1, 2005)

"Shu is a soulful, organic, original voice on the music scene. He has the ability to reach the intellectual, sophisticated listener and the down home crowd. His new CD "Shusic" is one of the most soulful, honest and provocative works to have come out this year. The CD is one of the best of 2005!!"
- Kody Emmanuel, Producer - WBAI Radio (Apr 26, 2005)

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  • Sooo Unique and Heartfelt...
    author: Tasha Thompson

    Wow!!! I love your style and the strength in your voice. It's classy, jazzy, and yet funky and soulful. You've got a hitter! Keep it up!

  • It is senstational
    author: Sarah

    The CD is everything I expected and more. It is simply sensational!!

  • Impressive, unique and powerful.
    author: Jamie

    It has quicky become one of my favourite albums. The music is a unique blend of jazz-soul-african which must be heard to truly appreciate.

  • author: tony ,liverpool

    strong album with help from myron , recommended trust

  • Love every song
    author: Christy

    This cd is incredible! Through and through every song is beautifully done. No skipping on this one.

  • Super Duper Fly!
    author: Funny from The Funny Show!

    Well... I like this album very much! Super duper fly!

  • Great Production!
    author: Nwanneka

    You've done a great job with Shusic. The instrumentals & production are on point!!

  • The most soulfull album I have heard in ages!
    author: Matthew

    Shusic is a masterpiece! This CD cannot leave my stereo.

  • beatiful lyrics
    author: peter

    chandra have lovely songs that you can't just ignore .chandra songs are just as nice as psquare songs at www.cdbaby.com/psquare . chandra has got nice lyrics

  • amor, the beauty in this song has left me breathless! a classic has been born!
    author: carl tunes

    there's only one way to rate this album. i give it a perfect 5. i believe the song "amor" is the heart of this album. this song took me somewhere beyond earth. the incredibly mellow keys with heart felt sincere, soulful vocals along with the message of love expressed in a humble and simple fashion is the key to this masterpiece. this is a classic in my book. i think this song needs to be pushed really hard and put in front of the masses. i believe there's a great career behind this song. god bless you man!

  • Nice album
    author: Isho

    Nice all round album. Enjoying the whole album. Its simple yet unique. Shu is talented and hope to see more albums and music from him.

  • Vocally seductive
    author: I

    Very impressive first album! Vocally seductive is Shu!

  • pretty damn good!!
    author: anne

    since i got this cd i can't help but listen to it!! i can see that the voice is just going to keep growing and the albums will just keep getting better!! way to represent the homeland in a positive light!!

  • Nice summer grooves
    author: Andre

    Great songwriting, sometimes a bit simple in production

  • Timeless, fantastic and versatile
    author: Angie Ang

    The album is fantastic and different. I liked the variety in beats and the delivery of each song was passionate, powerful and captivating. I fell in love with the music from the first time I listened to it and now I listen to it a lot. Hope the next album will be just as good if not better.God bless the work of your hands. See you in London.

  • Fabulous!
    author: Ekwa

    Sang Shu, Sang! what a great job, this CD is going to be stuck in my CD player all summer long!

  • great!
    author: Mwiyeria

    Tis long since I had a CD whose every song was worth listening to. I love it!

  • :)
    author: Sally

    I love this album. I just really love this album....

  • Wow
    author: Me

    Its excellent - I kept trying to pick out a favorite but all the songs are pretty damn good :)

  • Breath of fresh air
    author: P

    I'm not one to rave about new music and never trust independent artists but I was very impressed by this collection.

  • Yeeeehawwwwww!!!!
    author: James

    This is outstanding work!!! Great songs, great lyrics, great vibe, great voice, great everything...... MAN!!!!!!!

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