Ndegeocello’s choice of guest artists to share the stage with feels pointedly inclusive and diverse; the album is a big, whole-hearted embrace of humanity and musicality in all of its guises.
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Beyond her external influences, Ndegeocello is equally inspired by those performers she surrounds herself with and here they concoct a heady brew that satisfies on every conceivable level.
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As a tribute to the musical vision of Sun Ra, ‘Red Hot & Ra: The Magic City’ succeeds greatly in following but not retracing his astral footsteps.
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On her thirteenth studio affair, Ndegeocello has created a whole even more powerful than its constituent parts, taking in a range of ideas that dazzle and enchant with their beauty and power.
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When Ndegeocello strips the songs back to their core intent, honing in on the message within the lyrics, she manages to elevate them into a new place.
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