Spin (1/00, pp.124,126) - 7 out of 10 - "...soaks their a cappella roots in a playful ethno-soul masterminded by lead diva Marie Dauline....suggests [a] pan-rap paradise..." Entertainment Weekly (10/29/99, p.114) - "...There's plenty of world here....And plenty of beat....a strong central voice...anchoring a rare album that's both global and personal." - Rating: B+ CMJ (1/10/00, p.5) - Ranked #15 in CMJ's "Top 30 Editorial Picks [for 1999]." CMJ (10/18/99, p.3) - "...On the brilliant A MA ZONE, this renowned female sextant....continues to take its musical approach even further into the urban jungle....This true must-hear has finally brought the beat box into the brave new world." Dirty Linen (4-5/00, p.79) - "...A MA ZONE is an excursion into high energy West African hip hop....sung in various languages, including French....Good fun." The Source (6/00, p.228) - "...Seamlessly mixes European and African flavors with American R&B to create a jambalaya of sound....With their 1st foray into rap territory, A MA ZONE...is refreshing enough fro hip-hop heads to enjoy."

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