Recently on Saturday Night Live there was an artist called Ms. Dynamite on. This chic broke me out of my sleep because she was funky as hell. Her album was released here on 3/11 and I just recently purchased it.
Is anyone else familiar with her? I think she's going to blow the hell up!! The album is a lil bitter but the girl has the funk in her. I'll wait to see if I get some responses to discuss tracks.

I dont really know her, I've heard about her, but never heard her music.. the only thing I know is that she had to perform with George Michael.. (which I paid attention to, I'm a GM freak)... Something about "anti-war"...

I've been following Ms. Dynamite ever since I heard the song "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee" on an internet radio station late last year. She's huge in the UK, but she's burgeoning stateside. Here's a review I wrote on her album for my school newspaper...


Ms. Dynamite
"A Little Deeper"
Interscope Records
March 17, 2003

In the midst of an urban music scene fixated on Moet and misogyny surfaces Ms. Dynamite. The 21-year-old British bombshell, already a household name in the UK and a luminary in its vibrant Garage scene, lands stateside with A Little Deeper. Her debut is a captivating mixture of grit and an honestly raw snapshot of the multiethnic London streets. The English MC tries to make sense of a web of poverty, crime and hopelessness - amidst, displaying a refreshing level of positivity. In "Watch Over Them," Dynamite has the outlook of artists twice her age - "The same gunmen that cry 'bout suppression of the white man and his racist oppression / Have gun in his pocket and crack in possession" - also the clever rhyme play of "It Takes More" displays her sharp lyrical virtuosity in where she denounces the trappings of urban materialism ("If it's not too complex, tell me how many Africans died for the baguettes on your Rolex?"). Here's a female MC who would much rather trade wits than fawn over the latest Bulgari.

Collaborating with Salaam Remi (Nas, Fugees) to veteran reggae duo Tony and Dave Kelly, the album is alive with the rhythms of the African diaspora, infusing dancehall, reggae, hip hop and soul into one delectable mix. While selectively poignant, Deeper is also carefree. The head-nodders "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee" and "Sick 'N' Tired" are radio-ready bangers. In addition, "All I Ever" is the peak of the album's sensual erotica, breathing with lush brass instrumentation. Vocally, Dynamite's charisma and fresh approach sparkle the record; from her amber-smoked soprano to its notable guests: Barrington Levy to prophet seed Kymani Marley.

A Little Deeper is an ambitious and accomplished offering that's by turns moving, elegiac and beautiful. With a refreshing approach at tackling contemporary black music, it proves to be one of the more worthy excavations of 2003 and its starlet nothing short of a gem.

Rating: 3 Stars.

If you'd like more info on Ms. Dynamite visit her official website at http://msdynamite.co.uk

DAV123 said:

Been digging her since 2001 when she she did "Boo!" with Richard Kaye and featured with So Solid Crew in that song "Envy". Wicked Lyrics, YO!

Thank you JanFan, Kailu & Sandra for your responses !

My son has been killing Dy-na-mi-tee, but some songs are a bit too strong for him. He's only 10! When I purchased it at a local Sam Goody the employees didn't even know who she was :O! There was a lil bio of her sitting right on the counter by the register and the drop date of her album to the U.S..

I cannot wait to get speakers in my car to engage in some serious head bobbin'! :LOL: I'm hoping she sticks around for a bit because she's fresh. The web page did confirm that she was 4 months pregnant! I hope that doesn't slow her appearances here in the states.

DAV123 said:

She just released another album this month called A Little Darker in the UK. A little something for the people who r into 2Step Garage.