Reid converted them into vociferous fans, the sisters’ They also went on to track several songs with heavyweightĭeejays, one of which includes a street smash with Bounty Killer.Īfter performances for vaunted urban music tastemakers Dallas Austin and L.A. On “Push It”-a racy dancehall track generously steeped in Duranĭuranisms).
Roberta Flack, Lauryn Hill and family friend Marcia Griffiths, NyandaĪnd Nailah went on to record their first song back in Jamaica withĭancehall super-producer, Tony Kelly (who actually reunites with Brick and Lace Having cut their teeth singing backup for With their industry currency and lyrical chops, the ladies of Brick and LaceĪre far from an overnight sensation or some pieced-together recordĬompany pantomime project. Shakira is an artist.” Other household names recognize this artistry the sisters Thorbourne have penned hits for Janet Jackson, Paris Hilton and The Pussy Cat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger. We’re artists in the truest sense,” acknowledges the philosopher of the Nailah wrote or co-wrote every single song on Love Is Wicked. Sever their “lifeline.” The emotional truth exhibited is so pungent, youĪnd their earnest appeal stems from their songwriting savvy.
BRICK AND LACE LOVE IS WICKED DANCER FREE
Soulful pleading with an arresting officer to free their man and not Roots-reggae-meets-Wu-Tang-like programming underscores the sisters’ Officer.” Based on an actual event from Nyanda’s past, the On a sobering note, however, is the Cool & Dre “Never Never” – Brick and Lace first single, and “Boyfriend” – a girlĮmpowerment song much contrary to the typical cliché lyrics of a girl In addition, Akon, is behind the production of & Lewis to their Janet- checks in again behind the boards and inĬo-writing capacity on “Get That Clear”-an ethereal, catchy copulation Label (Kon Live Records) and whom the girls fondly describe as their There.” This versatility jives with the arsenal of the producersĪssembled for Wicked: most notably AKON, WILL.I.AM, RON FAIR, COOL &Īkon - who signed Brick&Lace to be the first group released on his She has a lot of presenceĪnd whatever emotion we need to get out of a record, she gets it, she’s She loves to push the envelope.” Nyanda on Nailah: Nailah on Nyanda: “Her voice, tone and stylizing and the way she spits The best cooperative artists, each sister has her specialized lane. “It was a very collaborativeĮffort that was fun and exciting to record all the way.” “The track’s so grimy that the lyrics and the arrangement just came to Themselves if they want a chance with the sisters. Seething sonic brew, Brick & Lace caution wayward suitors to behave Their agile down-bottom introductory single “Never Never,” over Akon’s (the first release on Akon's own label, Kon Live) an aural delight. Unpredictability and uncompromising expressiveness makes Love Is Wicked Is Brick&Lace?’ And we always tell them it depends on the day!”This Nailah puts it all in perspective: “People always ask: ‘Who “And sometimes you want to wear your sexy dress and heels and “Sometimes you want to wear a cap and sneakers and look grimy,” Nyanda Their name represents the duality and complexity of the everywoman. Was an edge missing, so I came up with ‘Brick.’ It has stuck with us “Our mother came up with the name ‘Lace’ and we immediately liked it,”Įxplains the incisively passionate Nyanda. “We are a hybrid,” affirms Nailah in her effortlesslyĪll it’s who we are.”Indeed, who they are is evident in their moniker: Hop, pop and country, Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne couldn’t help but be Kingston, Jamaica on an opulent musical diet of reggae, R&B, hip To a Jamaican father and an American mother and raised predominantly in
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