Discography Artist: N'Dambi

Born in Dallas, Texas to a singing family, N'Dambi was encouraged to sing and play piano at an early age. Her talents are multi-faceted; incorporating singing, songwriting and producing, as well as writing short stories, poetry and novels.

A sultry storyteller, N'Dambi is able to evoke the spiritual essence of a musical era past. She rekindles our relationship with 'soul music' flawlessly as her rich voice resounds the energies of soul sisters like Nina Simone, Tina Turner and Chaka Khan. Her poetic lyrics, coupled with her uniquely divine vocal abilities captivate listeners into a hypnotic mantra of soulful melodies.

To this end, N'Dambi has toured as a background vocalist for Grammy award-winning Erykah Badu and played a pivotal role in all of her recordings. She appears on Ms. Badu's platinum-selling debut album "Baduizm" and on "Erykah Badu Live" as well as the music videos "On & On", "Next Lifetime" and "Tyrone". She also co-wrote one track entitled "Hey Sugah" on Ms. Badu's Mama's Gun".
Aided by her recognition and accolades while performing with Ms. Badu, N'Dambi embarked on a solo career by launching her own label, Cheeky-I Productions. In 1999, she released her critically acclaimed debut album, "Little Girl Blues" which has sold over 70,000 units to date. Her sophomore project, "Tunin Up & Cosignin" is a beautiful, moving and soul stirring double CD full of poetic imagery and introspective lyrics. With live instrumentation, this CD takes you first hand into the studio with N'Dambi as she and her talented band, the Dallas based production collective "Camp Wisdom", weave an eclectic potpourri ranging from gospel to country and everything in between. Both albums received international recognition resulting high profile festival and club performances throughout the United States, France, England, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and Japan.

N'Dambi aims to make timeless music that lyrically endures the industry paradigm of one-hit commercial sensationalism. Music that successfully transitions across genres. Music of soul, heart and substance that N'dambi celebrates with the same conviction and surrender exemplified in her striking photo on the cover of Marc Baptiste's "Beautiful": Pure, honest and free.
© Soultracks.com

N'Dambi - Little Lost Girls (1999)
"The spirit of N'Dambi speaks and commands attention almost as quickly as her eight-inch afro. But for those who are not able to bathe in the warmth of her presence, her debut album, Little Lost Girls Blues, is more than a viable substitute. Not only does her album provide open minds with a portal to her spirit-filled world of dramatic instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics, but her moody vocals capture the emotional peaks and valleys traveled by music greats like Nina Simone and Chaka Khan." © Vibe Online

"Who is this barefooted wonder making a home on SOB's, Soho's hot spot stage with eyes shut and arms extended like wings, venturing to another place and time and taking her captive audience with her? Who is this hazel-eyed goddess who, with lights dimmed, possesses the eyes of an enlightened soul? This songbird with the unique blend of feelin' music that leaves no audience member untouched is known as N'Dambi." © Black Elegance Magazine

N'Dambi - Tunin Up & Cosignin (2002)
Brilliant work by one of my favorite NuSoul singers! N'Dambi's moving way past her Little Lost Girls Blues album on this set, a beautiful 2CD set that showcases a much more expansive musical vision than before! The set's got the feel of a laidback studio session with N'Dambi, as interludes give way to full tracks, softer songs to harder ones, shifting effortlessly between soul and jazz influences, yet never feeling as if either is an afterthought. We loved N'Dambi's previous album and this one is miles ahead, showing her to be a soul star as powerful as Erykah Badu, with whom she's worked often!! © Dusty Groove America


N'Dambi - A Weird Kinda Wonderful (2005)
It takes nerve to break through to another level of artistry, to strip down your defenses to reveal the personal and honest, to let go of the pretense and shake off preconceived notions. And damn -- has N'Dambi got nerve! On this collection of straight-no-chaser aural snapshots, the acclaimed singer-songwriter with the soul-soaked voice peels off the layers to share who she truly is. By liberating herself, she reveals who each of us can be: A Weird Kinda Wonderful, as the title of her new CD proclaims.

However weird the Dallas native may feel, the wonderful still shines through on this adventurous new album. She does it with her soulful vocal instrument, rock-chick attitude, pop songcraft, and playful bravado. Her insightful lyrics offer human revelations, while the melodies and tight arrangements recall not only vintage soul, but some of the first forays into the black rock realm, when electric mamas like Joyce Kennedy of Mother's Finest and Sandra St. Victor of the Family Stand first staked out their territory. Lyrically and melodically N'Dambi lays claim to her own stylistic turf, all in the name of female empowerment. © CD baby


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