Esthero was much more than a one-night stand. 1998's Breath From
Another was the catalyst that sparked a love movement in which the
years that followed were spent waiting and longing for her return.
Esthero was our breath of fresh air. Her voice - often imitated, never
duplicated - reached a part of our souls that had previously remained
dormant. She was our beacon of light. A sacred blend of jazz, hip-hop,
soul, funk, and rock, Esthero became our best-kept secret. Then just
like that, she was gone.
Thankfully, Esthero was eager to return.
Following the release of Breath From Another, Esthero took time to
exhale while her audio disciples held their collective breath. Wikked
Lil’ Grrrls is an in-depth look into the core of Esthero. In the past,
she was the vocal instrument whose words and music blended into a
trance that blanketed her in mystery. Wikked Lil’ Grrrls presents a
more soulful, still ethereal woman who has been loved, lost, and
liberated through self-discovery. Bratty yet balanced, Esthero takes
the reigns where many female artists have fallen short in exposing
their brazen side. Musically, the LP incorporates the many loves of
Esthero, who served as both an Executive Producer and Co-Producer on
the album. She is joined by guest producers [Adam 12, Camara Cambon,
Spookey Ruben, James Robertson, Track and Field, Sean Lennon and Keith
Crouch] with appearances by Shakari Nite, Cee-Lo Green, Jemeni,
Jeleestone and Andre3000 of Outkast. Esthero creates a perfect world
where samba meets soul and jazz unites with rock. Her vocals are
graciously magnified this time, and accompanied by pianos, horns and
basslines. This masterpiece surely sets the standard for the new school
fusion of genres. Wikked Lil’ Grrrls reflects an evolved Esthero but
still a lyrical genius. Potent yet fragile and haughty yet humble,
Wikked Lil’ Grrrls lets us witness the pink pirate as a rebel, friend,
daughter, and lover. Esthero is our mystical faerie, who proves that
magic is still present in music, love, and life. It’s her boldness and
passion that reminds us of what we’ve been missing for so very long.
She inhales the purest pleasure and pain from reality and exhales
fantasy hymns with which all of life’s emotions are gracefully
enhanced. It was Breath From Another that enlightened us, and perhaps
it will take another breath from Esthero to revive us.
Links:
Esthero on Myspace
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