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With his 2000 debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), Musiq Soulchild is sure to make an indelible mark on the R&B soundscape. Aijuswanaseing is a remarkable collection of songs that successfully showcases Soulchild's vocal talent and versatility as he crisscrosses the analogous styles of R&B, soul, and rap. On the up-tempo track "Girl Next Door," the singer demonstrates the smooth, rich texture of his voice. "Girl Next Door" is a romantic exchange that features the vocal prowess of Ayana of the duo Aaries. Tracks like the confident and playful "Just Friends" and the indelibly funky "My Girl" pick up the pace of the album, suggesting the possibility for future dancefloor remixes. The somber, soul-searching track "Mary Go Round" and the earnest sentiments on "Love" display Musiq's mellow, sincere side. The slow-paced wonder quality of "143" echoes a snippet of the style of fellow soul sista Erykah Badu (not a surprise since Musiq lists her high on his list of influences). There is also an apparent hint of the likes of Soulchild's idol Stevie Wonder in the rhythmic finger-snapping beat and experimental vocal riffs on "143," serving as evidence that Soulchild's voice is strong enough to stand on its own. The album is a casual yet valiant excursion that mirrors the many faces of a model swooner: a calm, cool, and collected attitude, mixed with a light sense of humor and a healthy serving of poise, swank, and sensitivity. Aijuswanaseing paints an aural portrait of this model combination which is best brought to life on the slyly flirtatious "Just Friends (Sunny)," which is featured on the Nutty Professor II soundtrack (Universal, 2000). Aijuswanaseing is the perfect backdrop for an intimate candlelit evening or just a casual stroll on a sunny afternoon.
© Kerry L. Smith /TiVo
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Scratch, Producer - Musiq Soulchild, MainArtist - Kyle Jones, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Andre Harris, Producer - Hugh Martin, ComposerLyricist - Ralph Blane, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jill Scott, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Ayana, Background Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ayinke Hipps, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Andre Harris, Producer - Pat Metheny, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC ROBERSON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Mike Ciro, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby Hebb, ComposerLyricist - Gene Perez, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Musiq Soulchild, MainArtist - Yas Inoue, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Selan Lerner, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Ivan "Orthodox" Barias, Producer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Osunlade, Producer, FeaturedArtist, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC ROBERSON, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Keith Pelzer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Keith I. Pelzer, Producer
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Andre Harris, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Ayana, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Ed King, ComposerLyricist - Vikter Duplaix, Producer - Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, ComposerLyricist - Edward King, Producer, Co-Producer - James Poyser, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Junius Bervine, Producer, Co-Producer, ComposerLyricist - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Self, Producer - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Milton Brand, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
George Winston, ComposerLyricist - Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Andre Harris, Producer - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Athena Bussie, Unknown, Other
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Leonard Hubbard, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy Gray, ComposerLyricist - Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Producer, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ahmir Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Musiq, Producer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Ayana, Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tracey Moore, ComposerLyricist - Tariq Collins, ComposerLyricist - Mercedes Martinez, ComposerLyricist - Ayinke, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Scratch, Producer - Musiq Soulchild, MainArtist - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Kyle Jones, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Yusuf Rahman, ComposerLyricist - Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, Producer, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - CHARLES WRIGHT, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivan "Orthodox" Barias, Producer - Taalib Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Athena, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Patrice Rushen, ComposerLyricist - Freddie Washington, ComposerLyricist - Osunlade, Producer - Sheree Brown, ComposerLyricist - Musiq Soulchild, MainArtist - Ayana, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Aaries, FeaturedArtist - Ayinke, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Vikter Duplaix, Producer - James Poyser, Producer - Musiq Soulchild, Producer, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Musiq, Producer, ComposerLyricist - A. Robeteou, ComposerLyricist - A. Livingston, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Album review
With his 2000 debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), Musiq Soulchild is sure to make an indelible mark on the R&B soundscape. Aijuswanaseing is a remarkable collection of songs that successfully showcases Soulchild's vocal talent and versatility as he crisscrosses the analogous styles of R&B, soul, and rap. On the up-tempo track "Girl Next Door," the singer demonstrates the smooth, rich texture of his voice. "Girl Next Door" is a romantic exchange that features the vocal prowess of Ayana of the duo Aaries. Tracks like the confident and playful "Just Friends" and the indelibly funky "My Girl" pick up the pace of the album, suggesting the possibility for future dancefloor remixes. The somber, soul-searching track "Mary Go Round" and the earnest sentiments on "Love" display Musiq's mellow, sincere side. The slow-paced wonder quality of "143" echoes a snippet of the style of fellow soul sista Erykah Badu (not a surprise since Musiq lists her high on his list of influences). There is also an apparent hint of the likes of Soulchild's idol Stevie Wonder in the rhythmic finger-snapping beat and experimental vocal riffs on "143," serving as evidence that Soulchild's voice is strong enough to stand on its own. The album is a casual yet valiant excursion that mirrors the many faces of a model swooner: a calm, cool, and collected attitude, mixed with a light sense of humor and a healthy serving of poise, swank, and sensitivity. Aijuswanaseing paints an aural portrait of this model combination which is best brought to life on the slyly flirtatious "Just Friends (Sunny)," which is featured on the Nutty Professor II soundtrack (Universal, 2000). Aijuswanaseing is the perfect backdrop for an intimate candlelit evening or just a casual stroll on a sunny afternoon.
© Kerry L. Smith /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:08
- Main artists: Musiq Soulchild
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Def Jam Recordings
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 2000 Mercury Records Limited ℗ 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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