Downtempo Electronic trio UNA formed in 2006 around the edges of another LA trio, Elephonic, sharing members Jennifer Nice and Eddie Barajas. Producer Richard Larsen recorded a demo for Jennifer, and, after hearing her Latin soul vibe, started working on the EP The Rain is Over and Gone in late 2006. Soon Eddie B joined them and a full length release, entitled &one&, followed shortly in mid-2007. Several songs were favored by influential radio station KCRW (home of Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nic Harcourt) and swept the LP to the top position, debuting at #1 in the US for unsigned bands in late 2007 (Mediaguide, ASCAP). Using mostly downtempo jazz inspired grooves and Wurli electric piano, UNA proceeds to deliver profound pop with turntabalism, lending their vibe to what is called electronica but would otherwise be described as a new form arising from the aftermath of giants Portishead and Massive Attack. While not re-hashing those ideas yet remaining openly positive and spirited, UNA is moving into new territory with musical references to 50s sci-fi, exotica, soundtracks, and classical music. Origin: Los Angeles, California USA Genres: Downtempo Electronic, Electronica, Jazz Years active: 2006-present Associated acts: Elephonic Members ※ Jennifer Nice ※ Eddie Barajas ※ Richard Larsen (wiki) * * * Linked by fate and brought together by laser focus on storytelling through music, UNA is a m nage trois of head, heart, and soul. With a barebones roster of Jennifer Cook on vocals, Richard Larsen on keys and production and Eddie Barajas on turntables, UNA imparts a larger-than-life sound on listeners, telling intricate tales in a direct, sensual and cinematic style. Inspired by the present, the past and things as simple as a feeling, UNA is a spirited bossanova track inspired by an insufferable crime of passion; an opulent lullaby based on a grand Biblical tale; an anguished, orchestral trip-hop ballad about an unstable affair. ※ Richard Larsen Richard is a refugee from the eclectic Chicago scene and came to Los Angeles to work as a producer at Quango Records. Later, working with Kevin Lincoln as co-producer for his show The Blueprint at KCRW, Richard was careful to first release his tracks under the name The Mighty One, and, once the tracks got &legs&, Richard revealed himself as originator. Delphine Simonis of LA's KPFK calls The Mighty One (Richard's Inspiration), &a cross between Mark Farina, Amon Tobin, J.S. Bach and Anouar Brahem, all in one&. ※ Jennifer Nice Jennifer Nice is from Bakersfield, California, and studied film and drama from an early age, wrangling all her neighbors to star in her self written, edited, produced and scored film shorts. Inspired by her Colombian mother's accordion playing and flamenco dancing, Jennifer (as keyboardist) co-founded Elephonic, a trip hop band, in LA, with Anne Montone as lead vocalist, and DJ Eddie Barajas on turntables. During their first appearance on stage, they were discovered by Kevin Lincoln from KCRW and brought to The Mighty One Studio, where Richard Larsen and Kevin produced Elephonic's first EP. Later, as the band moved in different directions, Richard and Jennifer got together to record a song called Hate. UNA was born. ※ Eddie Barajas While being part of a band may have come as a surprise to someone who doesn't play a traditional instrument, being an integral part of UNA seems natural for an artistic soul so dedicated to the art of DJ-ing and music, and so passionate about getting things right. As UNA's turntablist, Eddie adds in the aural layers that help make UNA's sound fresh and elusive. When he's not collaborating in the studio or performing with the band, he's DJ-ing in major cities throughout the U.S. and working on 4，4 productions that have already garnered attention from household names in dance. (官网资料)
| 上位词 | 职业玩家 |
|---|---|
| 中文名 | 李倍 |
| 别名 | ユウナ |
| 外文名 | una |
| 实体注释 | 即时战略游戏《魔兽争霸》职业玩家 |
| 所属运动队 | we·gigabyte |
| 等价别名 | ユウナ |
| 籍贯 | 四川 |
| 精选别名 | ユウナ |
| 英文名 | una |
| 运动项目 | 电子竞技 |
| Name | una |
| 名称 | una |
| 类似歌手 | 相似艺人 |