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| Philly R&B singer’s soulful, award-winning set. Love, Girl Next Door, Just Friends (Sunny), My Girl, six bonus versions and more. |
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| 1 Scratch Interlude |
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| 2 Girl Next Door |
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| 3 You and Me |
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| 4 Just Friends (Sunny) |
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| 5 Mary Go Round |
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| 6 143 |
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| 7 Love |
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| 8 My Girl |
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| 9 Musiq Soulchild (Interlude) |
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| 10 Seventeen |
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| 11 L' Is Gone |
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| 12 Speechless |
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| 13 Poparatzo |
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| 14 Settle for My Love (Intermission) |
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| 15 You're Alright |
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| 16 Just Friends (Sunny) [Masters at Work 12" Dub] |
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| 17 Just Friends (Sunny) [Masters at Work Dub][*] |
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| 18 Just Friends (Sunny) [Beat Box Mix][*] |
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| 19 Just Friends (Sunny) [E-Smoove's Soul Revival] |
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| 20 Love [*][Instrumental] |
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| 21 Aimewitue [*] |
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| 22 The Ingredients of Love [*] |
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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. [The "Special Edition," released in 2008, added several bonus cuts.] ~ Kerry L. Smith, All Music Guide
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Other albums by: Musiq Soulchild |
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