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...once, Diddy tones down what used to be his trademarks: relatively few tracks are obvious appropriations of classic hits, and he refrains from plastering any of his names over every track...
With his 2004 debut “Get Lifted,” John Legend emerged as a new fresh voice to the world of popular R&B. With carefully tailored lyrics about life and love, Legend brought back a classic style that had fallen out of favor with male R&B singers, with piano-laced tracks and an easy voice that flowed without straining. He brought romance back to R&B, contrasting with the bump and grind that had become synonymous with the genre...
Still, the album does leave something to be desired. While Legend appears to have mastered the art of soul and by mixing a classic style with modern influences, it seems that he does so by template; there’s not much variety to the songs here. Even though each song sounds great on its own, after a few listens many of the songs begin to sound a bit too similar...
...shelf artist are definitely missed in this attempt. While not every song needs a hip-hop beat or a rapper cameo, the work of Kanye West and Snoop Dogg were definitely welcome variation on Legend’s previous album. Legend’s attempt to be truly classic and stand alone on the album is admirable, but this album lacks the frit and variety necessary to pull this...
...ostensibly matured over the years, morphing from cute teen blond to sophisticated sex icon. Along with the “Sexy Back” video, his latest hit “Let Me Talk To You / My Love (feat. T.I.)” perpetuates his newfound suaveness, albeit in classic black-and-white fashion; as cameras roll, Timberlake—in a trendy blazer or vest-and-tie outfit—shows off his slick moves. The caliber of the cinematography immediately catches the viewer’s eye, as flashing bars of light signal the video?...