I admit to
some confusion about Cugini. The descriptions make it sound more like a label
or studio that works on developing talent. However, there are songs performed
by Cugini, which makes them seem like a band. For the purposes of this review,
I am treating them like a band.
There could
also be some confusion about the genre. On Facebook they use the acronym
"S.P.E.C.H.", for Sexy Punk Electro Contemporary HipHop.
I do hear
the hip hop elements, but the electronic elements feel more critical to the
overall musical effect. There is rapping sometimes, but there is always synthesizer.
At times it is a little reminiscent of Real McCoy, but more moody and downbeat.
I don't hear any punk, but I definitely see the possibility of the band doing
well in contemporary.
The video
for "Activity" gives a good feel not only for the general sound, but
the type of dancing that might go with it. That is a good starting point if
they sound interesting, and if they are, various tracks are available on
iTunes.
They don't
really stick with me, but I may be too old for them. Either I am missing
something, or the shoes are way overly romanticized on "Converse
Girl". That in no way rules out the possibility of them really catching
on.
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