Artist description NOT TO BE CONFUSED with the commercial pop duo “koffie brown” on Arista. There is no hypoe involved. The message breathes sincerity. Listening to the tracks you join Kofy and her superb band KBBon a musical journey. Songs like, “A day in the life.” Are surreal and intoxicating. On the standout song, “41 times” about the shooting of Amadou Diallo, Kofy’s voice is poignant, compassionate and soulful. The first single “LOST AND LOOKING” delivers butta phat beats with a spoken word approach, soul searching through the trials and tribulations of life

Music Style ambient/hip-hop/soul/R&B

Musical Influences Prince, Salt & Pepa, Grace Jone, Bill Withers & DC's Go-Go scene

Similar Artists Eryka Badu, Lauren Hill, Isley Brothers, Meshell Ndegeocello

Artist History The “Real” Kofy Brown is a fiercely independent recording artist and authetic talent who is set to release her fifth CD “Area 32” No based in Oakland CA, the Washington DC native has released four full length recordings; She’s Butter 1992, Live & Delicious 1993, Hungry 1997 and in 1999 she released the critically acclaimed Skinny & Tight on her own indie label Simba Music. The “Real Kofy Brown” is more soulful, funkier and certainly more unique that what is currently being offered by the major record labels, the real Kofy Brown is like sugar cane and hemp. STRAIGHT UNCUT FUNK SHOCKED AND SURPRISEDThe real Kofy Brown has been in the marketplace for eight years. Touring worldwide with her uncompromising stage show, winning national audiences in Europe, Canada and the United states. “I was shocked and surprised when the duet Koffee Brown emerged with my name. My business partner and I were meeting with an executive at Sony and he says ‘what’s going on..I thought you got signed..there’s another Kofy Brown out there?” One week later we heard the Arista/Divine Mill product blaring on KMEL/San Francisco where I live. Three weeks later we issued a cease and desist letter to protect my trademark. They agreed that our trademark obviously predated theirs and have offered a sizeable settlement to coexist” “there offer is cool but annoying says Nzinga Hatch, Simba music partner.AREA 32 IS ABOUT THE MUSICThe real Kofy Brown has thrived by following her own creative path. She and her band KBB have developed a reputation for putting on an outstanding live show. Her music is a soulful combination of funk, ambient and hip-hop topped off with a singing and rap style she calls word song. “I tackle issues that are largely ignored by the majors for example the plight of women, people of color and the disenfranchised.” Says Brown. Area 32 shows a lot of growth in terms of songwriting and vision. “LOST AND LOOKING” the first single is a heartfelt song about searching for self and survival. “A DAY IN THE LIFE” is a standout track that perfectly blends a vivid tale of daily struggle with passionate delivery and musicianship. Each song on AREA 32 (DUE JUNE 19TH) tells a story and captures the unique offering of the real Kofy Brown.

Group Members Vocalist, Kofy Brown, Drums- Maurice Miles,Keys- Michael Wayne Meyers,Bass- Spencer Murray,Guitar- Brian Hill,

Instruments Vocals , Drums, Keys, Guitar & Bass

Albums Live & Delicious 94', Hungry 97' & Skinny & Tight 99' 'Area-32: the REAL kofy brown (JUNE 19th)

Press Reviews (MORE COMING)"Observing Kofy Brown in concert is an exhilarating experience. Prowling the boards like a caged tigress one minute busting a hip-hop move the next, she is in hypermotion... Anyone in proximity of the dance shakes serious booty...Even observing her from a safe distance from the stage can be exhausting." Nicky Baxter, The MetroSan Jose, May 1-7 1997 "Observing Kofy Brown in concert is an exhilarating experience. Prowling the boards like a caged tigress one minute busting a hip-hop move the next, she is in hypermotion... Anyone in proximity of the dance shakes serious booty...Even observing her from a safe distance from the stage can be exhausting." Nicky Baxter, The MetroSan Jose, May 1-7 1997 "Suddenly this androgynous animal is sauntering on stage like it's home...and lets looses this all-natural charisma the moment she utters the first full-throated growl and tosses off the first hip swivel that knocks the crowd out of its coma...she lets loose completely and electrifies the room with a euphoric energy. Unafraid and Uninhibited." Sarah Chesterman, The Loop MagazineVancouver, July 1997 "Kofy Brown was the surprise hit of the 1998 North Sea Jazz Festival...she stole the show from George Benson and Bootsy Collins while playing in Booty's dressing room..." John Oomkes, Haarlems DagbladThe Netherlands, July 13,1998

Additional Info Kofy Brown will be on tour on the West Coast of CA Sept.99

Location Oakland, California - USA

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