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Revenge of the Smart Chicks II: Ambitious Gods

Carolyn Malachi

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A Glimpse into the Right Brain of a Smart Chick: Album Review

If you ever get to meet Carolyn Malachi in person, you’ll understand what is meant by her album not only being an open invitation for self exploration, but also a bridge through which others can connect. Revenge of the Smart Chicks II: Ambitious Gods, is an extension of Malachi’s intellect, perspective, and mission statement of the non-profit she started (Smart Chicks Inc.). Malachi manages to channel the Smart Chicks mentality into her music, thus producing an eleven track compilation that bellows out empowerment and the liberation of creativity. Mixed with song, rap, and spoken word the listener can absorb Malachi’s musings through several different avenues. The common thread in all three is Malachi’s strength as a writer, take “Palm of the Creator (A Satire),” a duet with Courtney Dowe. She’s able to approach provocative topics such as interracial dating (e.g. black men and white women) with an insight that’s not only disarming, but inviting. The Wordplay doesn’t stop there, but spills over into “Walkin’.” In this track, witty diction with depth laced with a sustaining beat catches the ears of “on-listeners.” While lyricism is of value, the album could be improved in delivery especially in tracks that are delivered through rapping. Though the lyrics in “Walkin’” deliver depth, there’s something about the exhibition that feels forced. However, in the vocal arena, Malachi has the beginnings of a memorable sound and when she takes risks, letting her voice explode into a melody, like in “Supernova,” listeners can fully appreciate Malachi as a natural singer. “Supernova” embodies a house-like blend of jazz and drums that suits Malachi’s jazzy vocal style. “Needles” is also supportive of Malachi’s approach to singing, contributing a smokiness surrounded by modernized 50’s technique with production. Thus, making this song one of the stronger tracks on Ambitious Gods. Speaking of production, in the Beat Chemistry department, this artist works hard to offer the listener several different sounds—you’ll find acoustic, A cappella, and light drum and bass. Production was taken care of mostly by Malachi herself, and with the help of J. House, J.Collins. The musicians on the album were Ken Bussey (guitar), Matt Lewis (bass), and Danny Tait (Drums, percussion). The track, “Walkin’” is just but one example of Malachi’s production skills, combining percussion and samples to create hooks that echo the tone of the song. With all of these different types of sound, an artist runs the risk of an album lacking cohesiveness. Though Ambitious Gods produces strong individual songs, the album didn’t connect in a way that allowed the listener to flow with the artist a lot of the time. The strengths of this album lie in its creative efforts. Creativity wears many faces, and upon Carolyn Malachi’s it’s the root of her artistry. Listeners, you’ve not heard the last of Malachi in your digital players and your communities. Keep your ears and eyes, open for Smart Chicks because they are the ones that rule the world.

A Must Have!!

Summer nights with the breeze blowing, your sitting in the yard wanting that special sound to soothe your soul. This is what you have been waiting for!! Carolyn Malachi has nailed it with this album! From the upbeat sounds of Supernova to the mellow soul of Eutaw. This album is a much have for your music library.

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Revenge of the Smart Chicks II: Ambitious Gods
by Carolyn Malachi   Growing up in my neighborhood, being smart was far from cool and, as a result, I was called a “nerd” because I would rather read the dictionary instead of running carelessly in the streets. I curled up with books instead of boys on Friday evenings. I guess in the vast spectrum of things, I’ve always been a “smart chick”. So, when I met Carolyn Malachi, whose voice is reminiscent of cotton dipped in honey, I knew that I needed to own a copy of Revenge of the Smart Chicks II: Ambitious Gods.   As I swiftly approach the third decade of my life, I find out more and more about the things in life that I absolutely love and can’t do without. Music is one of those loves, but not just any music. Give me smooth sounds that whisk me away on a journey of creative eXploration and I packed my bags directly after Linda Joy Burke came through my speakers and informed me that there was no time to waste.   From the title, you may have noticed that this is Ms. Malachi’s 2nd project and she doesn’t disappoint. Each track has a sound and personality all its own, which voices that we as individuals have many layers and, although they may not be cohesive, they still make up who we are as individuals. ROTSC II: Ambitious Gods definitely isn’t lacking in the department of individuality. Although Eutaw and Love on the Median are my two favorite tracks from the project, I can honestly say that I have a favorite line from each track and could zone out with this CD on repeat and not get tired of it at all.   “The Difference Is You Move And They Direct, I Move And They Respect.” – Supernova   “Your breakdown is not my problem.” – Breakdown   “Never let a dumb f**k f**k me over cobra gotta strike when the mic’s hot. Love is a son of a gun, I can’t host the placenta…” – Walkin’   “Play me a melody blacker than asphalt, your a*s ought to call me in the morning…” – Organic Soul   “Perfection’s A Drug, I Know My Pusher Well. Tell Me, Baby, What’s An Angel When She’s Living In Hell…” – Needles   “I like you but, I love him like I could’ve loved you.” – Eutaw   “Forgiving, forgiving my man is good at forgiving me…” – Love on the Median   “Every time you call my name I smile like I did on the day I met God in a private place, a garden or some secret space…” – Call My Name   “To you I run like pain in the veins of an artist come like brain in the brains of a novice… tell me when your riding her do you feel a bit Amish?” – Palm of the Creator   “So what am I waiting for about to creep on out the door and put some heat under my dreams.” – Creep   If I had to label the project in its entirety, I would say that it’s “smooth and chill with a little grunge, but still embracing feminine energy”. Carolyn’s style can be compared to a fusion of jazz, soul, and hip-hop culture with a sound as smooth and subtle as baby oil on water. If you are a music lover, this is definitely one to add to the collection. I’ve even heard a music connoisseur say that he was going through withdrawal because he doesn’t have a copy in his collection as of yet. Don’t run the risk of fiending from injections of smoothly sweet sounds. Be sure to get your daily dose of this Smart Chick and her 2nd installment of ear candy.   Much peace, love and light

Biography

Born: Washington, D.C.

Genre: Jazz

Years Active: '00s, '10s

Singer Carolyn Malachi makes pop, soul, and jazz-influenced R&B with a poetic, avant-garde bent. A native of Washington, D.C., Malachi is great-granddaughter of jazz pianist John Malachi and grew up listening to a wide variety of music. She eventually relocated to Baltimore, where she performed regularly on the singer/songwriter club circuit. She released her debut solo album, Revenge of the Smart Chicks II: Ambitious Gods, in 2009. The...
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