Aleem - Casually Formal

The Aleems' brand of electro-techno funk/rock gained a small cult following in New York, NY and with scattered fans worldwide. They managed small hits on their own Nia label with "Release Yourself," "Get Loose," and "Confusion," which resulted in the Atlantic deal. Leroy Burgess (ex-leader of Black Ivory and identical twins Tunde-Ra & Taharqa Aleem goes for the brass ring with fine examples of what they do: "Love's on Fire," "Two Faces," and "Dance to the Groove"; the album mixes upbeat dancefloor jams with mid-tempo romps, and ballads. Read More