Molina Soleil & Aju
Molina Soleil & Aju’s genre-bending style is pure fusion. This bold and eclectic duo blends cultures, languages, and artistic styles, pairing masculine and feminine energies, water and fire.
Molina flows in the vein of inspiring lyricists who use Hip-Hop as a tool promote social justice , but he reps a style all his own as a Chicano/Mexicano emcee hailing from the small prison town of Rawlins, Wyoming. Molina’s rhymes are socially relevant and culturally reflective, yet flashy, dynamic, and entertaining all the same.
With her repertoire of 5 languages, Aju, originally from Tokyo, Japan, adds an international vibe to the duo’s style. Aju’s soulful and poetic vocals echo the influence of internationally recognized artists like India Arie, Ayo, and Lhasa. Fans often compare her sultry voice to that of Shakira.
After joining forces late in 2008, Molina Soleil & Aju released a Hip-Hop fusion EP with DJ Icewater and a Spoken Word / Jazz fusion album with Asia Jazz Project. They have performed at major universities, nightclubs, and international cultural gatherings. The duo’s music is featured in the critically acclaimed documentary “Papers”, which is now screening nationally and was recently featured on CNN. Molina has shared the stage with artists like Saul Williams and the Flobots, and Molina Soleil & Aju are booked at universities, nightclubs, and festivals throughout 2010.
Molina Soleil & Aju are set to release a breakthrough album, “Soulaju”, on March 23rd, 2010. “Soulaju” is an album rich in musicality, with a classic Hip-Hop vibe. It features the production of DJ Icewater, who has toured internationally with the Pharcyde and Shing02, and has recently mixed albums for Lyrics Born and Jern Eye.
On Friday, January 29th, Molina Soleil & Aju will perform the “Soulaju” set for the first time in Denver, giving the Mile High City a taste of what is to come. DJ Icewater will be in the building from Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St, Denver, CO, 80205 (More Info)
