“On GATA City, the debut album from ThaGataNegrra, dance is used as a synonym of both love and lust: with lyrics inspired by a current relationship, Gata does well to avoid gratuitous oversexualization on songs such as “I Feel You”, with its infectious blend of disco meets New Wave meets Freestyle vibe...[she has] a lot more than the metaphorical dance floor anthem to offer up on the album. “Paperdollz” is a personal track dedicated to not changing one’s self to meet the status quo of what men desire or expect. ”
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Praxilla, The Offering
“[GATA City is] a real head-banger! I liked every song on the album and it sounds better than most things playing on the radio or MTV today. The lyrics, delivery and production are tight. You can also tell there's heart and soul in it, which I really dig. The skits are pretty funny too. My favorite tracks are Gata City...sounds cool and the song is hella tight. You spit fire on Felinephunk. I Feel You makes me want to dance, and understand me when I say I don't dance. I Like is very mellow yet upbeat at the same time... makes you bob your head. I like the message behind Paperdollz. Juliet Is Bleeding is a good track... Like I Do is an awesome song. It's better than 90% of things I hear on the radio these days. Definitely going to cop me one from CD Baby and lend my support, spread the word, etc...good stuff all the way around. :) You rock! ”
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Cinema Threat Productions
“[GATA City is a] Well-balanced CD. [ThaGataNegrra's] music is refreshing. In a world of clones, she brings back music to a time when it was fun! Back when artist strove to be different and copying was a good way for your music to never get bought and laughed at. Like I Do, and GATA City are my personal favorite tracks. and the snippet track she made for a certain person hell-bent on being her clone is hilarious!!! I cannot wait to hear more hotness from this gorgeous MC! ”
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Devante Blood, blogger, poet
“[GATA City is] A very strong disc, from top to bottom. Well-written raps over some really catchy soundbeds. Angel Vivaldi's guest guitar playing really compliments her voice. Gata has a superb freestyle technique. Excellent post-recording production as well. Not overmixed at all. Gata's CD(s) will always be within my reach. I'm looking very much forward to hearing your future releases, Gata! Keep up the great work! ”
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J Gulow
“You have [a] great production team. You have great
delivery and a great marketeding [sic] image. Stay in your square; the music industry is getting ready make a right at your corner. Keep up the good work.
"Paperdollz" is a fire branded hit... be sure and get your guerrilla marketing team on top of it.”
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Messiah Empire
“I received your CD yesterday and got through about 3/4 of it. I have to wait 'til later today to play the rest because it sounds so good turned up! So many awesome elements in your music.... it takes me back and pulls me forward with a sound smorgasbord! I can dance to all of them so far but you wouldn't want to see that!... very seductive.”
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Bill Fender, radio operator
“Spent all morning with your CD in my PT. It's EXCELLENT! I loved '[Transmission From Tha] Cat Lair'. 'Paperdollz' was amusing as well. It sounds really good! I enjoyed your CD very much!”
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Jayson-Paul Agee, bassist
“I LOVE the album... hip hop isn't really my thing, but it's an amazing album. Awesome album...I seriously do love it. Doesn't sound like everything else out there. That's what got me.”
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Dave Trent
“Your music is such high energy. It's a perfect boost of fun! You ROCK!... [Y]our music is dynamic!”
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Meca McKinney, Jypsea
“[I'm] Listening to 'Felinephunk' by ThaGataNegrra...HOT SONG GIRL...Dude, she's gonna BLOW UP...I'm sort of a music snob so if I say [her] album's good I mean it. <3 ”
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StephZilla
“I really like your music... I checked out your YouTube page and found myself humming a few of the tunes later that day. I would catch one of your shows if I were out there {in your area}. I love all types of (good) music and I really liked your stuff. You blow away half of the people I hear on the radio today. Just being honest.”
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Terrence Williams, filmmaker
“Very cool. Definitely not the typical dance stuff out there. You have your own thing going on...Paperdollz is fxcking awesome! Very right on! I really dig your honesty in your tunes. Please keep that up!”
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Sean Faust, Singer/Songwriter
“I LOVES !!!!!! It's sounding sexy as phunk!!!!!!... The beats are hot and your flow is TIGHT!...I love your work...it's definitely goods :-)
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Gory Dellmorte, filmmaker
"ThaGataNegrra's music is like an old-school box of chocolates: you really don't have any idea what you're gonna get. It's also like a box of chocolates in that it can be sweet, nutty, and in some cases break your delicate fillings. But someone threw a few Sour Patch Kids into those chocolates when you weren't looking. And now you don't know what to do with yourself...but you know you liked it."
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Claws Bared
“I like your music. Great sound. Come Show Me is amazing.”
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DJ ECE OZALP
“I've been playing your "Like I Do (You Should Dance With Me)" song... it's so infectious, and has a cool new wave, yet hip-hop feel to it, the two genres blend together suprisingly well. And what's yet more impressing is, there's nothing else on the music scene like it at the moment. It's original.”
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JAKE :)--MySpace
“Still bumpin' your tracks. CAANNN YOOUUU DIIGGG IITTT?!?!?!”
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Antonio San Miguel, MMA, actor
“Sounds really good! Very fun and well produced. And I almost hear an awesome 80's dance pop influence in there too. Top stuff :)”
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Joe Forrester--musician
“On 'Come Show Me': 'Nice track! Get up and groove to this one. Great work!'”
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JCiliom
“On 'I Feel You': 'This is definitely old school. Reminds of a back in the day R&B groove. This would be played at the 21 and over. Hot track...!' ”
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JCiliom
“On 'I Like': 'Awesome club groove! Very interesting and well put together. Keep it groovy...'”
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JCiliom
“magical gurl.......”
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dinoplumber--Jango.com
“Do your thing sister!”
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Jan--Jango.com
“outside my little box but i like it. full of rhythm”
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dertwataz--Jango.com
“Hi... You were great. As an artist I know the feelin when people enjoy your work. Be sure to keep me posted when you perform again.”
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Jermaine R. Morton, author
"You're like, what if Lady GaGa was an mc."
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Darkroom Studios
“ThaGataNegrra's stuff is the bastard child of Hello Kitty and Eminem.”
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IconoclastBleu
"Sounds like Janet vs.Digable Planets."
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Kelvin D.
“The song "Like I Do" is definitely a club banger!!! It's fun, catchy, and encourages hip-shaking (which is always good). Plus watching you perform it at that Pride fest you were at in Newark was...memorizing... I will give u all the free promotion I can!!”
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DevanteBlood
“Come Show Me got me up and moving even while I was crying....”
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Sisterpoet7
“ sweet,dont give up...we love you...”
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equilibrium639--Jango.com
“This girl straight puts it down for us! Love her music! Keep it comin'! Good luck! ”
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Darkest Angel-- Jango.com
“pop and dance isnt my preffered music nut(sic) i like the way you groove chick. good work sweetie. ”
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BoThumper--Jango.com
“Addicted to your music Gata !”
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Jaliesa
“I got up early Sunday morning for the marathon; I wasn’t sure when the runners would be passing by my neighborhood, so I left my apartment at 8:40am and walked to 45th and 4th Avenues, where the crowd was sparse. Interestingly, though there weren’t many spectators gathered–yet–there was live hip-hop/soul music from “ThaGataNegrra,” giving their all so early in the morning.”
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Mark Weber, Mark in the City blog
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What great tunes I am listening to! Keep it up DJA
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Nice Tracks :)