- Audio CD (24 Mar 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics, Extra tracks
- Label: Sony Budget
- ASIN: B00008RH8R
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,562 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Nu Flow |
| 2. Gotta Get |
| 3. Don't Matter |
| 4. Baby Boy |
| 5. Favourite Things (based on "My Favorite Things") |
| 6. O.K. 2nd |
| 7. I Know You're There |
| 8. Taking It Global |
| 9. Summertime |
| 10. Find A Way |
| 11. Little Mamma Al |
| 12. This Music |
| 13. Ain't What You Do |
| 14. Don't Watch That |
| 15. O.K. (Rock Remix) |
| 16. Nu Flow (Video) |
| 17. O.K. (Video) |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
When Big Brovaz stormed into the charts with the title track from their slick, radio-friendly debut, Nu Flow they were hailed as the UK's answer to their equally polished and funky "dirty south" counterparts. Except, as some confused critics pointed out, surely these guys (and girls) are a little more Atlanta than Lewisham? With one of the key members (J Rock) originating from the other side of the pond, perhaps it's not too surprising that there's a distinctly mid-Atlantic flavour to much of Nu Flow, and, after all, the majority of tracks here emulate the kind of R&B pop that dominates the US charts. Sure, there's nothing wrong with that--if you've got the skills and the songs to pull it off, that is. Sadly, Big Brovaz do not. Just watch those Outkast comparisons fade away with tracks such as the cringe-inducing ballad to single motherhood "Little Mama", complete with a distinct Ali G rapping style. And just check out some of the lyrics to "Baby Boy" ("keep doing what you do / I feel your whole aura"). There are some tracks that show promise, "Summertime" stands out with its funky Latin laced samples and "Gotta Get" has a great chorus that proves Big Brovaz deserve at least one more slot in the charts. Unfortunately, though, nothing on Nu Flow ever lives up to the promise of its title track. --Caroline Butler
Product Description
BIG BROVAZ Nu Flow (2002 UK 15-track enhanced CD album featuring 2 CD-Rom videos - This mixed crew of UK & US R&B Hip-Hop and Soul singers have crafted a debut album that fits in on either side of the Atlantic. Includes the hit singles - NuFlowand OK.)
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
when big brovaz first came out i loved them i still do, i think their songs are original and brilliant. there album however isn't the best ive heard. The best songs on the album are 'Nu Flow' its catchy, memorable, and the lyrics stick in your head. 'OK' a good R'n'B track with great lyrics. 'Favourite Things' brilliant song, great lyrics, and the new song 'Baby Boy' great song, great ballard, great lyrics, great video!! the other songs on the album aren't as good as the main four singles, The tracks are listinable but not memorable and they dont stick in your head. i think the album is average and could be better, but they are still a great group/.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Big Brovaz have been described as a cross between Outkast and So Solid Crew...so how can you really go wrong???
This album certainly rocks the party. Big Brovaz authentic style, combining hip-hop, R&B and urban soul has swept the nation, showing us that maybe we aren't losing British music to soppy boy bands and "talent" contest winners.
Big Brovaz Album Nu Flow presents us with young urban British talent, which will be loved by anyone with an urban taste in music.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A catchy title track (with very little resmblance to it's title) first made this band stand out, along with the colourful clowning-around video. But the diversity of each member's talent really makes the track a great one.
The other tracks are equally unique and interesting. They bear a resemblance to the striking minor chords of US band Spookz and refreshingly they don't nag on about how the group was poor and disadvantaged.
Tracks like 'OK' bring edgy rap along with it's rarely seen bedfellow - secure jobs. The orchestral accompaniment on these tracks add depth to the head-bopping bass beat and the contrasting lyrical feats of each member means you'll never get bored trying to match the vocal gymnastics.
Overall, this is an excellent album for anyone looking for a British alternative, the class of Misteeq, the influences of the John Barry orchestra and a good dose of plain old fashioned fun. A definite must.
The other tracks are equally unique and interesting. They bear a resemblance to the striking minor chords of US band Spookz and refreshingly they don't nag on about how the group was poor and disadvantaged.
Tracks like 'OK' bring edgy rap along with it's rarely seen bedfellow - secure jobs. The orchestral accompaniment on these tracks add depth to the head-bopping bass beat and the contrasting lyrical feats of each member means you'll never get bored trying to match the vocal gymnastics.
Overall, this is an excellent album for anyone looking for a British alternative, the class of Misteeq, the influences of the John Barry orchestra and a good dose of plain old fashioned fun. A definite must.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Could have been so much better
When a band brings out two singles I like, I get the CD. In most cases this works but it doesn't with Big Brovaz. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2004 by "timbodelft"
A bit Boring, but some good tracks
The beginning and end of this album are very good but in the middle is complete crap. The only songs I liked were Nu Flow, Baby Boy, Ok and I aint What You Do (all songs that they... Read more
Published on 12 July 2004
THIS IS NOT GOOD AT ALL!!!
THIS IS NOT HIP HOP! This is watered-down, wannabe-US, pop tunes for 13 year old girls. To call this Hip Hop is an insult to the genre! Read more
Published on 5 July 2004 by "shiftybredder"
4 all y'all playa haters
wat i can't understand is how all y'all can cuss big brovaz like that wen theyre the best uk group 2 hit the rnb scene. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2003 by Babyt
SH**
this is not hip hop!buy nas's albums i have all 7 they are all great.
Published on 11 Oct 2003
the flip side
I agree with the other amazon.co.uk reviews. Only fans usually write reviews so you dont often get a balanced oppinion. Well here is the flip side. This album is very very poor. Read more
Published on 31 May 2003 by J Rockwell
this is just mess...
The amazon review above is the most accurate one. The truth is that only fans usually write reviews so you dont really get a balanced oppinion. Read more
Published on 30 May 2003 by J Rockwell
Nu Flow will keep on Flowing !!
This album is fantastic. Each track is different from the rest, and it is an album that u can easily listen to from start to finish. Read more
Published on 9 April 2003
The New So Solid?
First of all let me start by saying that I was a So Solid fan and when I first heard the single 'Nu flow' I was already hooked to the catchy beats that had made me a So Solid fan. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2002 by "jamesmcgrath8"
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