Revenge of the Smart Chicks II: Ambitious Gods
by Carolyn Malachi

CD Review by: luminoUS, Editor at Large

 

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 fuck fuck 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 ass 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

 

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