Today’s song is “Uma Thurman” by Villa Rosa. Villa Rosa is the new project from Muja Messiah & Maria Isa. Since 2008, Maria Isa and Muja Messiah have released several tracks together including “Royalty” from Muja Messiah’s 2008 release Adventures of BBoy DBoy, “Cruel and Unusual Punishment” off Muja Messiah’s 2010 mix-tape M-16’s, and “Never Let Go” off Maria Isa’s 2009 record Street Politics. There’s a unique chemistry between the Latin firebrand MC, singer, actor, and activist Maria Isa and Muja Messiah, a veteran of the Minneapolis indie scene who brings a heavy dose of politically incorrect satire laced with humor and narratives of daily life. With Villa Rosa, these two artists unite influences from Spanish lyricism and Latino politics with hardcore street smarts to a full circle.
This track is off their debut album Blue Diamond Island which is being released in Fall 2011 on Black Corners with production from Martin “Doc” McKinney (The Weeknd, Santigold), Benzilla (Brother Ali), Mike The Martyr (AG), and DJ Turtleneck. Blue Diamond Island is influenced by Latins rhythms, reggae, left field pop based in hip-hop sensibility. The song is has gritty, titillating hook with sexy lyrics. It’s very enticing and has a hot beat.
Listen below and for more information on Villa Rosa check out their official website and Facebook pages.