Nappy Roots - The Humdinger

After selling more than two million albums on their first two major-label releases, (Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz and Wooden Leather), Nappy Roots are back with their independent debut album, The Humdinger. The Humdinger's set-up single "No Static" is garnering major praise from fans online for being the kind of sincere and honest hip hop song that helped make Nappy Roots famous 6 years ago.

The Humdinger successfully showcases each member's unique personality on tracks like "Kalifornia Dreamin'" and "Swerve & Lean", both produced by platinum producer Sol Messiah (Jay-Z, Dead Prez, David Banner) and also boasts a new summer anthem "Good Day" which features a group of children singing the feel good chorus. Another key track is "Down 'N Out" and features the always engaging Anthony Hamilton.

Nappy Roots (Skinny Deville, Fish Scales, Ron Clutch, B. Stille and Big V) have come a long way since their humble beginnings in the mid 90's as college students at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Their politically conscious rap style has solidified them as one of the South's most successful and respected rap groups of all time.

"When you think of Nappy, you think raw and untamed," says Nappy Roots member Fish Scales, explaining the hip-hop quintet's unique moniker. "But you also think pure and natural. That's what we are," chimes in partner in rhyme, Skinny DeVille. "Our name signifies our unwillingness to conform with fads. Once the fads die out, you always come back to the roots." Album Description

Their Best Work Yet!

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Nappy Roots is back! They have really done it this time, too. From beginning to end, this album presents a slice of life everyone can relate to. The pivot point in the album, going from Good Day into Down and Out is an excellent and meaningful reflection of the times we are living in.

The production is top notch, the mixes are very expressive, and the overall product has classic written all over it. I have listened to it over and over, and each time i listen, i find something in it that makes me say wow! Each one of the fellas, Skinny, Scales, Cluth, Big V, and my man B.Stille represented to the fullest on this one. No weak verses, no unclear lyrics, no bull***t content! It's hot! And if you don't buy it you're not!

Peace August 30, 2008

NAPPY ROOTS IS AMAZING

Although their second cd wasn't all that great, and even though R Prophet left (best one) this album is awesome. Buy it, you won't regret it. Back to the days od Watermelon, chicken and gritz. Way to come back nappy August 8, 2008

One of the best this year so far!!!!!

Been a fan of Nappy Roots for a long long time now and to see them put together an album this good just really makes me happy.I have listened to the album from start to finish and let me say the beats are sick and the lyrics are even more sick.If your looking for a great album to purchase that just doesn't have 3 or 4 decent songs but you can listen all the way through i recommend buying this Nappy Roots.Highly recommended not only by me but several of my peers. August 8, 2008

Nappy Roots - The Humdinger!!!!

The Humdinger is a true core representation to the spirit of Nappy Roots; it's more than just music, it's the sound of their soul.

- Jonathan Hay, Publicist
www.myspace.com/jonathanhay

August 6, 2008

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