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Uru

Official page of Nigerian singer / writer Uru

About Me

Uru is going to Africa!!
Uru will be in Nigeria and Ghana this coming month, to
Launch her single "YOU KNOW!!"
and
Launch her CD "Africa Mma"
watch the news
and watch the TV for her new video!!
Check out Uru’s interview on Jamati HERE
Being Uru

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URU'S CD "AFRICA MMA" WILL BE AVAILABLE IN NIGERIA SOON!!
Uru's self titled USA release "Uru" available in Nu Metro stores in West Africa NOW!!
BUY URU'S CD HERE
URU DOWNLOADS
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"Uru is an up-and-comer, with the talent needed to become a chanteuse of formidable fame"
Billboard Magazine

"Her sound is quite different as it spans from African influences to R&B to reggae to everything in between. But what unites it all is her sultry voice thats both tender and commanding. The production is quite spot-on and captures her vocals with superb clarity. Lyrically its smart and light-years ahead of her contemporaries."
Smother.net

"On the cover she stands, knee-high boots, suede coat, white hot pants, no shirt, tambourine in hand, and she has the longest legs I've ever seen. So what kind of music do you expect? Maybe a '70s funk thing, hmm? Well, turns out Uru is from West Africa, and her music has a worldly feel to it. She also has the audacity to have two songs with the same name (different punctuation), "You Know..." and "You Know!?" While the former is a laid-back, spatial song, the latter is a funk-filled romp. Wouldn't you know, Uru takes a shot at the blues as well, with "Hummin' the Blues." Though the song starts off in a traditional manner, with an Elmore James riff, it quickly turns into a rocky descending chord progression. Quirky? You bet. But in a way, it's awfully entertaining, being led through all the songs and not knowing what is going to happen next. I mean, there are so many CDs that are so predictable, which is not necessarily a bad thing, perhaps "safe" is a better word. It's just that most discs start sounding the same after 40 minutes or so. Not true at all with Uru, and the constant variety is a delight." NYRock"
Hi!
My name is Uru. I'm originally from West Africa ... Nigeria to be exact!
I write, sing and play (piano & keys).
My sound is a blend of Rock and African Hip-Hop.
I like to take chances and have fun with music, and make a difference while I'm at it! Check out my stuff!
TO BUY MY CD CLICK HERE (cheaper direct! Amazon and Borders charge more!)
Also on the website, a 'package' - a leather satchel hand-made in West Africa, with my CD in it, as well as a signed poster.
If you click on the song "Step" you'll see me - well, part of me - with one of the satchels.
We've just got a new batch in, if you want to order one, hurry! They go fast.
URU DOWNLOADS?
THIS IS A DIRECT LINK TO MY SONGS
Oh yeah, my song "Wrap Up" is part of an AIDS awareness campaign. We've been sending copies of Wrap Up to organizations and schools in Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, to help teach the need to practice safe sex.
Go to my website and click on the "AIDS Campaign" button, you can download "Wrap Up" FREE!!
Alternative, the direct route-
Thanks for your support, enjoy the music!!
And ... any more questions? Message me, or
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Music:

Member Since: 12/26/2005
Band Website: urumusic.com
Band Members: Uru - Vocals, Piano, Keys, Synths, Backing Vocals, Percussion
Mel Brown - Bass
Aynsley Dunbar - Drums
Torbjorn Andersson - Guitars
DJ JRA - turntables, percussion

All Music & Words by Uru
Produced, Recorded by Sjoko at Tantrum Studios
Influences: Sting
Salif Keita
Celestine Ukwu
Janis Joplin
The Who
Annie Lennox
Radiohead
Queen
System of a Down
Green Day
Alfa Blondy
Bob Marley
James Brown

Sounds Like: Listen ....... and decide yourself :)
Record Label: Tantrum Records
http://www.tantrumrecords.org
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

AMBER AND GEM

There was a timeCalled SublimeThere was a placeCalled EmbraceThere was a momentWhen in the airThe scent of love&.the scentWas everywhereHe played a fiddleDown by the streamIn the middleOf her dreamHe ...
Posted by Uru on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:04:00 PST

APHRODITE

AphroditeWatch where you treadAphroditeDon't be misledWhere're you going?It's so lateDon't you openHades gateThe stars have fallenOr taken flightYour guardian angel'sNo where in sightThe owl is chanti...
Posted by Uru on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:56:00 PST

SKY WAR

The diva Sun refused Today, to be a rising StarSo, ambitiously confusedThe elements sparPerhaps she's taken illAnd so will not revealHer glorious graceFor love of saving faceCould it be& last nightShe...
Posted by Uru on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:09:00 PST

TALES

Little Red Riding HoodAlone in the darkAlong came the wolfHe ate up her heartSweet CinderellaBelle of the ballAt midnight lost her fellaAnd slipper and allThe beautiful princessSo sound asleepPrince C...
Posted by Uru on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:43:00 PST

EVENTUALLY

Thou art, I reckonedEpitome of friendA sanctuary beckonedA river, no endIf thou would need now stopThy caring of my heartThen I would hastened beMortal, eventually©Uru 2006...
Posted by Uru on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:47:00 PST

LOVE YOU TO DEATH

My love, my lifeI love you to deathWith all my heartWith all my breath My love, my lifeI love you to piecesWith all my soulAnd kisses Did she love you tooDid she love you wellDid she love you whenI se...
Posted by Uru on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:26:00 PST