Musiq (Soulchild) - Soulstar (Vinyl - 12/09/2003)

For Musiq, soul is everything. From his former professional surname, Soulchild, to his third record's title, SOULSTAR, and even an album photo that features him wearing a T-shirt reading "Soul Rebel," Musiq makes it abundantly clear that soul is his driving force. Not surprisingly, SOULSTAR lives up to its name, as Musiq locks into a series of tight grooves and lets his smooth voice carry the tunes. The opening title track begins with some deft scratching and a delicate string backing that gives way to Musiq's velvety croon and Carol Riddick's old-school R&B vocal refrain. On "Womanopoly," Musiq's lyrics cleverly riff on the real estate board game and coast over a strolling beat. Perhaps most impressively, the vocalist pulls off an inventive cover of the Rolling Stones' "Miss You" that shuffles along to a dynamic arrangement. Producing albums this enjoyably consistent is proof positive of this SOULSTAR's staying power.

Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed

TRACK LISTINGS

Record 1

Side A:
1. Soulstar Feat. DJ Aktive & Carol Riddick
2. Youloveme
3. Womanopoly
4. Forthenight Feat. AAries

Side B:
1. Infatueighties
2. Whoknows
3. Babymother

Record 2

Side A:
1. Missyou
2. Momentinlife Feat. Kindred The Family Soul & Cee-Lo
3. Thereason

Side B:
1. Dontstop Feat. Bilal/ Her
2. Romancipation
3. Givemorelove

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