Saturday, January 27, 2007

mutlu 12/21/06

I got to catch Mutlu, another funky artist out of Philly, in December opening for Amos Lee. A killer set, Mutlu let his likable voice and stylish delivery charm the audience. It was obvious that most of the crowd had no idea who Mutlu was - but by the end of the set there was a long line waiting for his autograph.
Here's a snippet from his official bio -

Mutlu’s music is a clever blend of soul, reggae, hip-hop, and Brazilian jazz deriving inspiration from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. He avoids falling into retro phonic traps with cool grooves and a quick wit. His songs feel foreign and familiar, risky and romantic. The worldly sound of Mutlu finds the groove that makes his thoughtful, clever lyrics dance.