Dozie: Nigerian/British Soul Singer at the Rrazz Room
Rrazz Room @ Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $35.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $17.50*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Soul Singer Dozie was Saturday May 29, 2010 / 10:15pm.
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- Our Price:
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
Service was not good. . the server was pushing us to order 2 drinks ASAP .. it was rude
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Goldstar Member on Other
Of the 4 shows I've attended, 30 min late starts for each show.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
Kitchen closes 10 pm, so only warm nuts for $5 availabile if attending late show.
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Great show!! Highly recommend checking Dozie out, not to mention the Rhazz room is wonderful. Plush look, clean clear sound and the service was on hit. Went with friends, we had a blast.Written on Oct 19 2009
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Dozie was fantastic, but the Rrazz Room policies are awful. The show started a half hour late. The kitchen closes at 10 pm, i.e. before the show even starts, so the only thing you can order is warm nuts, which they charged $5 for but probably cost them 50 cents from CostCo and just threw in the microwave. Also, drinks purchased in the bar area while waiting for the show to start (which was late!) are NOT counted toward the 2 drink show minimum - this one gets me the most. I will not be back.Written on Apr 26 2010
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More Information About Soul Singer Dozie
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Quotes & Highlights
- “Like Maxwell, Sade, and Seal rolled into one” --Elemental Magazine
- “Now this is what music should be like. Simply beautiful.” --Audio Tracks
- Hear Dozie's music on Myspace.
Description
It is evident the first time you hear him sing: that voice. It uniquely and instantly defines him. A voice borne of a world that defies categorisation, where music is both passionate and provocative, both melancholic and reflective. Such is the unmistakable world of Dozie (pronounced Doh-zee-ay), an artist who not only breaks the mold, but for whom no mold was ever made to fit. And while many people are anointing this Nigerian/British newcomer as the heir apparent to Sade, it is that voice that carries him and places him in a category all his own.
There is no better evidence of this than his debut album, Redemption, a smooth and meticulous mix of soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and traditional African rhythms. From the dueling pianos on "Uwa Ke", to the intricate guitar work on "Gabriel's Lounge", to the pulsating late-night, stir-it-up beat of "Sensuality", his unique musical perspective abounds. "I'm a multicultural person heavily grounded in an African upbringing. It is only natural that my songs reflect that", he says. It is the African upbringing that lays the foundation for his sound, and one that draws the inevitable comparisons to Sade and another one of his countrymen, Seal.
These are lofty expectations for sure, but Dozie has never been one to shy away from pressure. After all, the road to Redemption was not an easy one, and the soul-stirring effort is a testament to the long journey he took to get here. Ultimately, though, it is his voice that opens the door to the place where Dozie's light shines brightest. Whether backed by a full band, or solo with just a piano or a guitar, Dozie takes to the stage as if he was born to do nothing else. He explodes into crescendos of emotion, then recoils into whispers of intimacy, fully exploring his 5-octave range.
"I just love performing. The energy that I feel from the audience is indescribable", he admits. The audience is not lacking for words to describe Dozie, however, and stories of his live performances are solidifying his reputation as a must-see artist. As he finds himself in the increasing glare of the spotlight, he is modest and introspective. "Ultimately, man, I just make music", he says, "It's what I live for". As well he should. It's been a long road, and this is just the beginning.