Free Angelique Kidjo from Starbucks!

So when I was in Starbucks on Monday I happened to see a set of cards next to the register. They were for the Starbucks/iTunes "Pick of the Week." Starbucks apparently has a deal with iTunes where they offer one free song download a week. This week, in honor of Black History Month, the download happens to be a song by Angelique Kidjo, "Cold Sweat."


I just downloaded it, and I must say that I really love Angelique Kidjo. She doesn't take shit from ANYONE. Here are some quotes of hers to illustrate this:

"I won't do my music different to please some people who want to see something very traditional. The music I write is me. It's how I feel. If you want to see traditional music and exoticism, take a plane to Africa. They play that music on the streets. I'm not going to play traditional drums and dress like bush people. I'm not going to show my ass for any fucking white man. If they want to see it, they can go outside. I'm not here for that, I don't ask Americans to play country music."

and

"If they want to see exotic African women, they have to fly to africa. and if they're not careful when they arrive, they'll get their faces punched in."

Basically, she's awesome, and this song is awesome too! It is an interesting blend of Afro-pop, funk, and soul mixed with a certain freshness that I haven't heard in awhile.