Conversation with Daru & Rena
In this edition of Soul 2 Soul we speak with up and coming brother and sister act, Daru and Rena. On their latest album, “Outtakes, Bootlegs & B-Sides” the siblings are set out to redefine soul and hip hop with their brand of feel good music known as soul-hop. Individually the two bring their own unique talents to table. As a drummer/producer Daru’s many years of experience helped to shape the sound that Rena’s angelic vocals compliment so well. Rave reviews and comparisons to J. Dilla have not gone to their head. They remain humble and focused on their mission to bring message music to the masses.
By no means are these two green to the music industry. Daru has traveled extensively with various groups including Slum Village. In 1996 at the How Can I Be Down A&R Conference, Daru and Rena opened up for EMI recording artist Alfonzo Hunter. So where have the two been all these years and why are we only now getting a taste of the talents they possess? The answers to this and more are waiting to be discovered by you on this edition of Soul 2 Soul. Listen to the interview below.
Download Daru’s gospel/hip hop project “Good Nusic,” Daru & Rena’s “Feel The Love” project plus more from their myspace page.
Buy Daru & Rena’s music from:
iTunes.com
Dancetracksdigital.com
Beatport.com
Junodownload.com
Music played in this interview:
Lonely Nights – Feel The Love EP – Daru & Rena
Turn It On Pt. 2 – Outtakes Bootlegs & B-sides – Daru & Rena (4lux Records)
Good Love – Future Music EP – Daru & Reggie B (4lux Records)
No Somebody Pt. 2 Inst. Remix by Daru – Good Nusic – Mary Mary
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V, they rock! They seem like very humble people. Best wishes to them!
Peace and Blessings.
—Dan Tha FanI can’t remember when or how I stumbled onto them but I’ve been a Daru+Rena fan for a minute and I’m so glad that you showcased them here!
—FaveYou go Daruuuuuuuuuu… Well done Renaaaaaaaaaaaa
—Miss LaidlawThis was very good. I will be keeping an eye for them on the regular now!
Big ups to HoneySoul for the fabulous interview!
—DJ DivaDaru is a very humble cat..and someone I consider a good person all the way round. Rena and he have been doing this for a LOOONG time..and I’m thankful to God that they’re finally getting exposure..
—esbeeDaru & Rena have very innovative and soulful music. Don’t sleep on them and of Props always to Honey Soul for the heads up! Good Nuzic Music fasho!
—DJ JAMADGreat conversation! I loved hearing the flow of the interview and all the laughter! :)
—VeeDaru & Rena are wonderfully talented people and I’m honored to know them personally.
Thanks to Honey for doing the interview and for being the amazing person she is!
Thanks for the shoutouts as well!!!
ok, why haven’t these 2 blown up yet? Good interview Honey and thanks for putting us onto all the talent ur blog hilites.
—tabooV, You done did it AGAIN!!!
Ya know I’m MOST DEFINITELY diggin’ their sound!!
—R7 'Da SoulKidd'Daru and Rena are the TRUTH!!!! Very very humble people!!! There sound is incredible!!!!!
—AbVery Dope….
Daru and Rena are mosdefo are the TRUTH!!
Big Things Ahead For Them….So Look Out!!
J.O.
—J.O.did anyone download the albums (in particular Good Nusic)
—Dan Tha FanThis is great. Bought the daru & reggie album after listening to it. Will buy the album on iTunes Tomorrow!!
Thank you Honey for this.
—MachinaCongrats to your upcoming success DARU & RENA you have a great sound not to mention thanks for giving back some REAL MUSIC!!
—MukishiaDig that!
I’ll keep yo posted
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—SoulTrackin’ - Stars In The ‘Podiverse’ - 2008-01-28 | NetInfoWeb 2.0: Soul, R&B, Jazz and Blues on the 'NetHey Daru and Rena if you are listening please add more of your music to iTunes Music Store.
Thanks
—Machina3 words: deep, touchy, great.
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—Honey Soul Music » Spiritual Soul Hop, Exclusive Music from Daru. Free DownloadDaru & Rena’s Outtakes, Bootlegs & B-Sides is so beautiful and spiritual. I enjoyed this album immensely.
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—Honey Soul Music » Download It! Nat King Cole Re: Generations Sampler, Talib & Hi-Tek, Quite Nyce & Raydar Ellis[...] moment we’ve been waiting for since our Daru & Rena interview has arrived. Their new “Luv 09″ EP on INnatesounds & BelieveDigital is available. [...]
—Honey Soul Music » Daru & Rena Luv 09 EPive just come to know their music in this year, where have i been! really feel good music, i can play day in day out.
—Georgia London