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Nneka
Concrete JungleDecon : 2010
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A rare breed of artistry grows through the cracks of Nneka's concrete jungle. It's an intuitive sound that inspires, kicks ignorance in the ass, and is triumphant with lush opposition. Her truths—like thorns—prick you back...
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Nneka Egbuna
Nneka
Pop music is a here today, gone tomorrow world. A starburst of YouTube notoriety and then oblivion. Or at least it is for most. But when your journey has been as long and extraordinary as Nneka's when you've travelled 10,000 miles and are still only just starting out - then instant celebrity is the last thing on your mind.
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