A Mi Me Gusta Ser Yo=It’s OK to Be Me. Performed by Twinkle.
CD. Approx. 49 min. Twinkle Time Records. 2021. CD: $9.99; Digital: $9.99. Ages 5—12
Compared
to Lady Gaga for kids, award-winning Alitzah Wiener Navarro (aka Twinkle)
performs seven songs alternating with seven spoken interludes about being kind,
loving, helpful, and other inspirational statements. The seven songs and
interludes are first performed all together in English, then all the songs and
interludes are repeated in Spanish. The only credited musicians perform with
excellence on guitar, bass, saxophone, and drums. The musical style is an
intriguing blend of pop rock, electronic dance music, and rap. Guest performers
include rapper MC Magic, Izzi Def on saxophone, and Jace Blain, hip hop artist.
Twinkle assures listeners that “It’s OK 2 Be Me.” Rise and shine because it’s a
“Brand New Day.” Everyone stand up and “Let’s Keep it Movin’.” The “GateKeeper”
keeps the key to one’s destiny. “Mask It Up” encourages listeners to wear masks
and practice social distancing. “LOVE” is a magical word. “Together” we can
build something that’s never been seen; includes rap interlude by MC Magic. The
interludes between each song include “Be the Flamingo,” “Be Kind,” “Gotta Roll
with the Punches,” “No Boxes No Labels,” “For Humanity,” “One Word,” and “Music
Unites.” The Spanish song titles are “A Mi Me Gusta Ser Yo,” “Un Nuevo Dia,” “El
Bailongo,” “Brilla,” “Máscara,” “LOVE (en Español),” and “Unidos.” The Spanish
interlude titles are “Apreciar y Aceptar,” “Ser Amable,” “Échale Ganas,” “No Sé Brilla Apagando a los
Demás,” “Para la Humanidad,” “Una Palabra,” and “La Música Une.” This lively
and energetic album will appeal to young listeners who love dancing to music.
