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Blu Cantrell's follow-up to her excellent debut, So Blu, is another fine slice of contemporary R&B propelled above the ordinary by her arresting voice and the sympathetic and interesting production. Bittersweet didn't reach the same commercial level as So Blu, but that isn't due to any drop off in quality. The best songs here, like the slinky "Breathe" (which features an appearance by the ubiquitous Sean Paul), the sweet ballad "Risk It All," and the heartbroken kiss-off "Unhappy," place Cantrell at the top of the heap of modern soul singers. The record has a melancholy tinge and Cantrell sings with a depth of emotion that many of her contemporaries can't reach. At times, like on the powerful "Sleep on the Middle," she sounds like Minnie Riperton or Teena Marie, like someone who has something deeper backing up her stunning technique. The preponderance of electric piano and mellow musical backing also give the record the organic feel of a classic '70s record. A couple of tracks break free from the low-key mid-tempo mood: "Impatient," which is a funky reggae-inspired track with guest raps from Lil' Kim and Fat Joe and a playful vocal from Cantrell; the partly sunny "Happy Ever After"; and the skittering and angry "Make Me Wanna Scream," which lets Cantrell show off the power of her voice. Cantrell is a real talent and Bittersweet is the kind of record fans of modern soul music should champion. Tough, smart, sexy, and impassioned with a sound that shows imagination, it would be a shame if it slipped through the cracks.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo
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Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - Kevin Briggs, Composer, Lyricist - Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Associated Performer, Producer, Programmer - Ben Briggs, Recording Engineer - Doc Wiley, Recording Engineer - Drew Barlec, Recording Engineer - PATRICK MCGEE, Recording Engineer - Kevin "KD" Davis, Mixing Engineer - Demo Castellon, Assistant Engineer
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Shep Crawford, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Vocal Arranger - Anne Catalino, Recording Engineer - Proffessa, Guitar - Brian Sumner, Assistant Engineer - DEXTER SIMMONS, Mixing Engineer - Nicole Thrash - Lisa Ivey - Mimi "Audia" Parker, Assistant Engineer
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - C. "Tricky" Stewart, Composer, Drum Programmer, Lyricist - Trixter, Producer - Orlando Calzada, Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ebony Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Robert Hawes, Recording Engineer - Tab, Composer, Lyricist - Brian "B-Luv" Thomas, Assistant Engineer - Steve Glicken, Assistant Engineer - Kevin "KD" Davis, Mixing Engineer - stephen glicken, Mixing Engineer - Liz Garner
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell Featuring Lil' Kim & Fat Joe, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Larry Gates, Composer, Lyricist - Precision, Associated Performer, Co-Producer, Producer, Programmer - Michelle Bell, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Vocal Arranger - Blu Cantrell - Mike T., Recording Engineer - Glen Marchese, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Sean Paul, Associated Performer, Featured Artist - Blu Cantrell feat. Sean Paul, Associated Performer - Andrea Martin, Arranger, Co-Producer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Ivan Matias, Arranger, Co-Producer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Mark Pitts, Producer - Brian "B" Stanley, Mixing Engineer
(P) 2002 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Troy Oliver, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Jean-Marie Horvat, Recording Engineer - Charmelle Cofield, Composer, Lyricist - Victor Mancusi, Recording Engineer - Brian Lodato, Assistant Engineer - Jamie Duncan, Assistant Engineer - Kathryn Diehl, Assistant Engineer - Jon Gass, Mixing Engineer - Josean Posey, Assistant Engineer
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Carsten Schack, Composer, Lyricist - Kenneth Karlin, Composer, Lyricist - Mischke Butler, Composer, Lyricist - SoulShock, Arranger, Associated Performer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Karlin, Arranger, Associated Performer, Producer - Bill Malina, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Kevin Veney, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Loren Hill, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Eritza Laues, Composer, Lyricist - Rich Shelton, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Victor Mancusi, Recording Engineer - Renee Antelmann, Assistant Engineer - Bojan Dugick, Assistant Engineer - Jean-Marie Horvat, Mixing Engineer - Jamie Duncan, Assistant Engineer - One Up Entertainment, Programmer, Vocal Arranger
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - C. "Tricky" Stewart, Composer, Drum Programmer, Lyricist - Wirlie Morris, Composer, Drum Programmer, Keyboards, Lyricist, Producer - Tab, Composer, Lyricist - Trixter, Producer - Orlando Calzada, Engineer, Recording Engineer - Steve Glicken, Assistant Engineer, Mixing Engineer - Kevin "KD" Davis, Mixing Engineer - Ebony Burks - Liz Garner
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - C. "Tricky" Stewart, Composer, Drum Programmer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer - Tab, Composer, Lyricist - Trixter, Producer - Brian "B-Luv" Thomas, Recording Engineer - RAY SEAY, Mixing Engineer - Vadim Chislov, Assistant Engineer - Wirlie Morris, Keyboards - Carrol Paryo, Guitar - Roxanne Estrada - Liz Garner
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell Featuring Ian Lewis of Inner Circle, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Rodney Richard, Composer, Lyricist - Blu Cantrell, Composer, Lyricist - Kandi Burruss, Composer, Lyricist - Don Vito, Producer - Trixter, Producer - Brian "B-Luv" Thomas, Recording Engineer - Orlando Calzada, Engineer, Recording Engineer - Steve Glicken, Assistant Engineer, Mixing Engineer - Kevin "KD" Davis, Mixing Engineer - R. "Don Vito" Richard, Drum Programmer - Wirlie Morris, Keyboards - Liz Garner - Ian Lewis of Inner Circle, Rap
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Blu Cantrell, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Mike City, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Danny Ramero, Recording Engineer - Jesse "Biz" Stewart, Recording Engineer - Kevin "KD" Davis, Mixing Engineer
(P) 2003 Arista Records LLC
Chronique
Blu Cantrell's follow-up to her excellent debut, So Blu, is another fine slice of contemporary R&B propelled above the ordinary by her arresting voice and the sympathetic and interesting production. Bittersweet didn't reach the same commercial level as So Blu, but that isn't due to any drop off in quality. The best songs here, like the slinky "Breathe" (which features an appearance by the ubiquitous Sean Paul), the sweet ballad "Risk It All," and the heartbroken kiss-off "Unhappy," place Cantrell at the top of the heap of modern soul singers. The record has a melancholy tinge and Cantrell sings with a depth of emotion that many of her contemporaries can't reach. At times, like on the powerful "Sleep on the Middle," she sounds like Minnie Riperton or Teena Marie, like someone who has something deeper backing up her stunning technique. The preponderance of electric piano and mellow musical backing also give the record the organic feel of a classic '70s record. A couple of tracks break free from the low-key mid-tempo mood: "Impatient," which is a funky reggae-inspired track with guest raps from Lil' Kim and Fat Joe and a playful vocal from Cantrell; the partly sunny "Happy Ever After"; and the skittering and angry "Make Me Wanna Scream," which lets Cantrell show off the power of her voice. Cantrell is a real talent and Bittersweet is the kind of record fans of modern soul music should champion. Tough, smart, sexy, and impassioned with a sound that shows imagination, it would be a shame if it slipped through the cracks.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 12 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:48:25
- Artistes principaux : Blu Cantrell
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Arista
- Genre : Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
(P) 2003 Arista Records, Inc.
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