......... Intro: Coming from the US Virgin Islands, but based in Bermuda, Khadijo presents "After All This Time..." This album has a unique blend of Classical, Hip-Hop, Latin, Dub Reggae, and Electronic music. Khadijo is blessed with an extraordinary vision of music, and talent that extends to three instruments- piano, congas and xylophone. ......... A Brief History: Like the first line says,.. "coming from the US Virgin Islands", specfically St. Croix. Khadijo started to learn the piano at the ripe age of 5. At about 10, Khadijo began to learn church organ music, which opened the doors to private parochial academic education, and more music concentration in the disciplines of accompanying, and choral directing. By the time Khadijo became 18 he left St.Croix to study music professionally in North Carolina. Seeking a change, Khadijo entered US military service, which lead to the completion of his music education and obtaining a degree. From that point on Khadijo was on a quest to produce his own music, which lead to a relationship with Triptych Music Group, a Pennsylvania based music production team. From there, life outside of the US lead to Khadijo finding his own sound to produce the album...AFTER ALL THIS TIME. ......... Song Summary: The enlightment begins with the song "A Real Love" this is a bubbling marital groove of Reggae and Jazz. The guitars harmonically blend nicely over the soulful grooves of the bass. "Lush Motif" and "Rock Bottom" fall within the dance and electronic genre, so get ready to dance. "Three In One" has a funky hip-hop flavour that is tamed by a nice reverbed guitar. This song was produced as a "big up" to Triptych Music Group, a production team that Khadijo is still a part of. Now comes "Italize" a ten minute composition which blends Dub Reggae, Classical and Hip- Hop. The string arrangements are outstanding, and to think that it is layered on a hypnotic bass groove is equally admiring,. and that's just the first five minutes. Next comes "Majestic Black" the 2nd released single from this album. This is an awesome fiery anthem of piano, strings, and sound scapes that keeps digging at you after the first listen. "Khadijo's Groove" is a dance shaker that is intensionally percussive. "Jah Has Blessed Me" is a thankful song that uses the cello methaphorically like a burning candle to honour and cherish the blessings of the Most High. "Moments With You" a love song that transends from the echoes of the piano to the tenderness of the heart. "Still On Your Side" continues the harmonic blend of the piano, but this time in melodic conversation with the acoustic guitar. It is very appealing and a joy to listen to over and over again. Finally is the song "Live & Direct", this is a flaming Latin version of the original. Caution: this is best heard loud. Khadijo has done a excellent job on this album. His musical vision is completely limitless. ........ Announcements: Log onto myspace.com/khadijo1,... to listen to brand new tracks from his archives, and the latest from the second upcoming album entitled JOURNEY THROUGH. ........ SOUND TRIANGLE ...the debut album from Triptych Music Group's DJ 4REAL, KHADIJO, and SYNASTA RICK is out. Get your copy today. Infact it's available right here from Cdbaby.com, and on APPLE I-tunes. While listening to the music, read of how the group got started. It's all on.. myspace.com/triptychmusicgroup . Or jump over to... tagworld.com/triptychmusic to listen to the 6 blazin' tracks of SOUND TRIANGLE. ........ Contacts: You can also share your concerns or thoughts on the music of AFTER ALL THIS TIME..., or SOUND TRIANGLE by emailing us at: khadijo1@yahoo.com triptychmusicgroupnorth@yahoo.com triptychmusicgroupsouth@yahoo.com triptychmusicgroupbda@yahoo.com ......... Stay clicked for: www.KHADIJO.com ......... "LOVE LIFE...LOVE MUSIC"