As the title reads, so the album achieves. "Change It All," the sophomore release from the eclectic and empowering Goapele, makes a clear statement about the music she loves along with her feelings for life, love, and world society.
A unique beauty representing the Yay Area (California’s Bay Area), Oakland to be exact, Goapele Mohlabanes’ strong spirit is on full display in this impressive LP.
On the first single, “First Love,” Goapele (pronounced GWA-pa-LAY) expresses sincere sentiments over a silky guitar laced track produced by Mike Tiger. Also, on the topic of love comes a standout track featuring Detroit’s own Dwele.
“You” is a song that only lovers can relate to, but every soul music fan will enjoy this heart-warming tune, once again produced by Tiger and co-produced by Goapele.
She does not leave out dance fans on this diverse disc. The up-tempo “Love Me Right” is a hip-hoppers dream and could prove to be a unique challenge to any dance choreographer.
While the pulsating “Fly Away” features an innovative New Age rhythm backed by a well-timed set of double claps. As her music travels in a rainbow of sound, Goapele’s lyrics represent meaning that is missing from today’s mainstream music scene.
Born to a political exile from South Africa and an equally conscious mother from the States, the young international princess learned that taking a stand was to be her calling. Goapele pulls no punches in a series of songs on this her second LP and her debut, “Even Closer,” released in 2004.
To prove her intentions, she has two recorded phone messages from famed political prisoner Mumia-Abu Jamal. The elder’s revolutionary comments form the introduction for the strongest statement on “Change It All.”
“Find A Way” informs the people that it is up to them to see that this system has failed and they must rise to start anew, while sending a warning to the powers that be of the melting pot that exists beneath their feet.
The song “If We Knew” peers deeper into this environment to tell the story of a boy and girl who suffered through life from the begin, ending with the inspiring songsterss expressing who she is, then offering words of support and encouragement for those in her community and beyond.
With a strong base surrounding her and a vision of love that includes everyone, Goapele is on the fast track to becoming an iconic figure in her own right.
Preceding the release of “Change It All,” Goapele launched a Web site (www.changeitall.org) that includes everything from a forum featuring areas to discuss life and share art, to insightful information on the reality of these times, as well as resources for those who wish to become active in the fight to make our society one where people take care of each other.
A unique beauty representing the Yay Area (California’s Bay Area), Oakland to be exact, Goapele Mohlabanes’ strong spirit is on full display in this impressive LP.
On the first single, “First Love,” Goapele (pronounced GWA-pa-LAY) expresses sincere sentiments over a silky guitar laced track produced by Mike Tiger. Also, on the topic of love comes a standout track featuring Detroit’s own Dwele.
“You” is a song that only lovers can relate to, but every soul music fan will enjoy this heart-warming tune, once again produced by Tiger and co-produced by Goapele.
She does not leave out dance fans on this diverse disc. The up-tempo “Love Me Right” is a hip-hoppers dream and could prove to be a unique challenge to any dance choreographer.
While the pulsating “Fly Away” features an innovative New Age rhythm backed by a well-timed set of double claps. As her music travels in a rainbow of sound, Goapele’s lyrics represent meaning that is missing from today’s mainstream music scene.
Born to a political exile from South Africa and an equally conscious mother from the States, the young international princess learned that taking a stand was to be her calling. Goapele pulls no punches in a series of songs on this her second LP and her debut, “Even Closer,” released in 2004.
To prove her intentions, she has two recorded phone messages from famed political prisoner Mumia-Abu Jamal. The elder’s revolutionary comments form the introduction for the strongest statement on “Change It All.”
“Find A Way” informs the people that it is up to them to see that this system has failed and they must rise to start anew, while sending a warning to the powers that be of the melting pot that exists beneath their feet.
The song “If We Knew” peers deeper into this environment to tell the story of a boy and girl who suffered through life from the begin, ending with the inspiring songsterss expressing who she is, then offering words of support and encouragement for those in her community and beyond.
With a strong base surrounding her and a vision of love that includes everyone, Goapele is on the fast track to becoming an iconic figure in her own right.
Preceding the release of “Change It All,” Goapele launched a Web site (www.changeitall.org) that includes everything from a forum featuring areas to discuss life and share art, to insightful information on the reality of these times, as well as resources for those who wish to become active in the fight to make our society one where people take care of each other.