Anyone who is a little familiar with the developments of hip-hop, r & b and (neo) soul in the Netherlands has probably heard of the group The Mighty 8. This hip-hop / soul project, set up by the NPI, consists of eight talented ladies, including Senna , Neenah, Giovanca and Ntjamrosie. A solo CD of the latter has recently been released, but now it is Giovanca's turn to show her skills as a solo
… artist with her own CD Subway Silence. All beats on the record are from critically acclaimed instrumentalist Benny Sings, who is also known for his work with Wouter Hamel. There is clearly a chemistry between the beatmaker and Giovanca, who comes across as convincing as a vocalist. In general, there is a cheerful atmosphere. The music is very diverse, including jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop, making it seem as if there is a song on the album for every season and / or every mood. Subway Silence is a strong debut CD, which will not be limited by the Dutch border in its search for listeners. (GL)more
