ZULUZULUU: Meet the funky Afrofuturist enigmas with a message

ZULUZULUU: Meet the funky Afrofuturist enigmas with a message

by Michael Madden, City Pages

It’s true that Greg Grease, the beloved Minneapolis MC of dexterous and introspective raps, is the best-known member of the group. More active on the vocal tip, however, is Proper-T, who comes into his own on ZULUZULUU’s new album, What’s the Price?, following past solo endeavors and guest features on Grease songs. With the additional contributions from DJ Just Nine, MMYYKK, ART PARTE, and Trelly Mo, What’s the Price? radiates a powerful sense of collaboration.

Full interview at City Pages

http://www.citypages.com/music/zuluzuluu-meet-the-funky-afrofuturist-enigmas-with-a-message-8382951

 

 

 

 

Breaking Down the Kinetic Funk of ZuluZuluu « Bandcamp

Breaking Down the Kinetic Funk of ZuluZuluu « Bandcamp Daily

The six multi-instrumentalists that comprise the Minneapolis band ZuluZuluu–rapper Greg Grease, Proper-T, Myk, Trelly Mo, DJ Just 9, and ΔRT PΔRTE–are well-known in a city famous for its soul, funk and hip-hop scenes. Since forming in 2013, they’ve performed concerts with Femi Kuti, Busdriver, Dam-Funk and other touring artists, and have earned a reputation as an exuberant live act. The collective’s debut, What’s the Price?, fulfills that promise with a startling and imaginative suite of fuzzy synth-funk, from the impassioned title track’s indictment of police brutality—which seems particularly timely in light of the recent shooting of Philando Castile by St. Anthony, MN law enforcement on July 6—to sensuous electro-love crushes like “On Our Way” and “Bicycle Seat.” It’s a sign that the group may be destined to become more than local heroes, while reflecting their Afrofuturistic ideals and lineage as the latest manifestation of the Minneapolis sound.

Full interview at Bandcamp

https://daily.bandcamp.com/2016/07/12/zuluzuluu-interview/

 

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