Nneka - No Longer At Ease (2008)
Label: Yo Mama's Recording | FLAC (Tracks + .Cue, Log) | Time: 01:04:43 | Total Size: 416.2 Mb | 16 tracks
Genre: Soul, Funk, R&B
Label: Yo Mama's Recording | FLAC (Tracks + .Cue, Log) | Time: 01:04:43 | Total Size: 416.2 Mb | 16 tracks
Genre: Soul, Funk, R&B
No Longer At Ease is a 2008 album by Nigerian-German artist Nneka, blending soul, funk, and R&B with socially conscious songwriting and emotionally charged performances. The album stands out for its raw honesty, addressing themes such as identity, politics, love, and social inequality. Built around a mix of organic instrumentation and modern production, it combines acoustic warmth with subtle electronic elements, creating a sound that is both contemporary and rooted in traditional African and soul influences. Tracks like "Heartbeat" and "Suffri" showcase her distinctive vocal tone and lyrical depth, while songs such as "Streets Lack Love" and "Niger Delta" reflect strong political and cultural awareness. The album’s structure flows like a personal narrative, moving between introspective moments and more assertive, rhythm-driven tracks. Overall, No Longer At Ease is a powerful and cohesive statement that highlights Nneka’s unique position in modern soul music.
Tracklist
1. Death (Intro) (04:00)
2. Heartbeat (03:11)
3. Mind vs. Heart (04:15)
4. Walking (03:15)
5. Suffri (05:54)
6. Come With Me (05:24)
7. Gypsy (03:47)
8. Halfcast (02:56)
9. Something to Say (ft. Pat Attah) (04:14)
10. Streets Lack Love (04:05)
11. Niger Delta (03:23)
12. From Africa 2 U (03:53)
13. Running Away (04:32)
14. Focus (04:23)
15. Kangpe (ft. Wesley Williams) (03:59)
16. Deadly Combination (03:32)
Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 1 from 15. November 2010
EAC extraction logfile from 14. April 2011, 20:59
Nneka / No Longer at Ease
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Track 1
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EAC extraction logfile from 14. April 2011, 20:59
Nneka / No Longer at Ease
Used drive : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7561A Adapter: 1 ID: 0
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Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
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Gap handling : Appended to previous track
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15 | 57:12.17 | 3:58.42 | 257417 | 275308
16 | 61:10.59 | 3:32.31 | 275309 | 291239
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