Rebel Tongue-Movin’ On- CD Review

by John Christen

Mix in one part Nas, equal parts the Roots and KRS One, go heavy on the old-school funk, and add a splash of John Coltrane, and you get Rebel Tongue‘s debut album Movin’ On. Parliament Funkadelic veterans Lige Curry and Danny Bedrosian, adding extra spice to the funky bass lines, join the six-piece band as Azma Holiday‘s smooth voice, and the eclectic horns and percussion, flow with the dynamic rifts.

The opening track, “Lose Hope,” is groovy, featuring a gorgeous fiery trumpet, while Holiday’s canny lyrics lay a foundation for overcoming life’s trials and tribulations, and maintaining hope when all seems lost.  “Tell Them Why,” rips through politically charged, socially conscious, witty rhymes with a contagious passion. The lively, liberating, funky ballad, “Bad Mutha F*#%,” begs to be blasted at high volumes. “Do For Love” and “Spotlight” are inspiring, soulful, head bopping musical nuggets.

Rebel Tongue’s Movin’ On is a sultry fusion of funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop. Up and coming in the Denver music scene, Rebel Tongue is the real deal.

Tags: john christen, nas, the roots, krs one, old-school funk, john coltrane, rebel tongue, movin' on, parliament funkadelic, lige curry danny bedrosian, azma holiday, lose hope, tell them why, bad mutha f*#%

Category: A-Sides