Audio: Nneka "The Uncomfortable Truth"

Posted by Shamz on



Anyone who heard Nigerian raised, German based artist, Nneka's, '08 sophomore album, No Longer at Ease, is well aware that she is a talent that's sure to blow up in a matter of time. The good news for those of you who aren't up on game yet, is that she's coming through with her first official U.S. release, Concrete Jungle, in February 2010. Her earlier music has been compared favorably to the likes of Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Eykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill. For your listening pleasure here is a track from the songstress entitled, "The Uncomfortable Truth." Check after the jump for Nneka's November U.S. tour dates. Naija on the rise!

Nneka "The Uncomfortable Truth"

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Monday, 11/9 - New York, NY - Joe’s Pub

Tuesday, 11/10 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom w/ The Roots

Thursday, 11/12 - Boston, MA - Café 939

Friday, 11/13 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live

Saturday, 11/14 - Vienna, VA - Jammin’ Java

Tuesday, 11/17 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom

Thursday, 11/19 - Santa Monica, CA - Zanzibar

Friday, 11/20 - San Francisco, CA - Café Du Nord
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north philly boy: ...
shit wack yall niggas got low expectatiobns


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November 18, 2009 - 08:40:46 AM
NaIjABoi442: ...
hahaha yesss. IT HAS BEGUN. first WALE, then Nneka. whos next??...
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November 10, 2009 - 01:14:49 PM
AngieAng: ...
I will DEF be at the show in SF!! :)
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October 29, 2009 - 10:32:39 PM
LALALAND: ...
every beat from nneka is produced by dj farhot - an afghanian producer from hamburg germany

and her vibe on stage is the most powerfull, beautiful and positive i have ever seen!

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October 29, 2009 - 05:44:12 AM
Tony Ostinatto : ...
I just want to know who produced this? produced this?
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October 21, 2009 - 06:47:01 PM
cin aimée: ...
i do like her music, especially "heartbeat", but i have to say i saw her perform & had to leave, never saw someone on stage with such a bad vibe, so negative !!!
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October 21, 2009 - 09:26:47 AM
slicky : ...
dam this girl has talent
i love this song
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October 14, 2009 - 06:18:04 PM
Meaku: ...
Nigeria stand up!! Africa Stand Up!!! World Stand up!!! Lets not sleep on this. I will be there in New York..
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October 14, 2009 - 01:45:40 PM
shelovesit: ...
I love her music it is so refreshing. I have been researching her music for a while now, and she is someone to watch for..
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October 14, 2009 - 01:44:43 PM
The Ukly: ...
This song was on the Debut-Album from 2005 & it still sounds fresh. ^^
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October 14, 2009 - 04:59:40 AM
N'Dee: ...
October 14, 2009 - 02:19:58 AM
The Upperground: ...
reminds me of a female kevin micheal.
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October 13, 2009 - 10:39:43 PM
Jericho Drumm: ...
"...compared to Nina Simone?" Seriously?

And I just don't hear "Lauryn." Maybe Leela James; a lil' bit.

She's nice though.
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October 13, 2009 - 04:24:07 PM
Tha Architect: ...
LOL!! Every artist with a nice voice and a bit of anti political, you hurt me baby swag is always put up against L Boogie. I guess that just goes to show how important Lauryn is and will always be. I miss her too, but like Frankie Octane said, L broke up with us. Anyway, I'm feelin' Nneka, but no L Boogie references, :-)
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October 13, 2009 - 01:03:33 PM
Mishoo: ...
Good to see her here on okp. Europe & Africa loves you!
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October 13, 2009 - 08:51:10 AM
STZA: ...
@ shamz:
speaking of german based artists... why the heck did you never post some of samon kawamura's tracks?!
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October 13, 2009 - 07:59:38 AM
G-rck: ...
Thus proving my theory that there has to be one hot Nigerian artist in the game to keep shit balanced... Wale, Sade, Seal, Chamillionaire, Nas (still a rumor)
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October 13, 2009 - 06:56:00 AM
Testspiel.de: ...
U have 2 check out her videos at http://www.myspace.com/nnekaworld (especially "Heartbreak"). Live, she is a great performer and full of energy.
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October 13, 2009 - 01:37:06 AM
976_grudge: ...
Stop comparing to Lauryn-whoever.
IMVHO Nneka is not running after that. In Europe and Africa, we have been supported her for years and two album now... Remember when Joy Denalane came out ? What did you OKP folks say ? That Lauryn thingy is not professional and it matters when I read it her on OKP. There must be other elegant and straight way to review an artist than comparing. Come on... RIP Miss Nina Simone :-)
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October 12, 2009 - 08:39:42 PM
Frankie Octane: ...
Let's play a game lets name every female that's come out in the last 10yrs that has been compared to Lauryn Hill. I already said Ms. Dynamite. I'll give you another one. How bout Jazmine Sullivan. Let the game begin
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October 12, 2009 - 08:12:43 PM
Frankie Octane: ...
Lets just stop the madness... why dont we give the new songstress of the week to develop into her own. We really need to stop comparing every new female singer that comes out to Lauryn Hill. She deserves her own identity. Anybody remember Ms Dynamite??? She was called the "new Lauryn Hill too. I miss Lauryn Hill just like everyone else but it's obvious she's not coming back. She might do a guest appearance here and there but lets face it... Lauryn has broke up with us.
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October 12, 2009 - 08:09:51 PM
Samsonite: ...
You gotta check out her Track Heartbeat!
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October 12, 2009 - 07:27:15 PM
MWOLFE: ...
come to Seattle!!!
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October 12, 2009 - 06:52:52 PM
Something 2 Say: ...
Oops...Okay Vienna, but that's not the city.
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October 12, 2009 - 06:50:11 PM
Something 2 Say: ...
No D.C.! It's cool I know she will come through. You can't hit Philly and NY and not eventually make your way to the DMV
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October 12, 2009 - 06:49:18 PM
MikaNici: ...
not coming to chicago? ha. that's a mistake.
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October 12, 2009 - 06:37:15 PM
SeanG: ...
I been listenin to her 4 bout a year. she so dope.
my new lauryn hill =D
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October 12, 2009 - 06:17:06 PM

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