Dedicated [Import]

Lemar | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 1, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B0000W61GU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,321 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The proliferation of television talent shows over the past couple of years have shown that, if you can sing, you don't necessarily have to be an overall winner to succeed. Although Lemar Obika came in third in the first series of Fame Academy, this was enough for him to gain a major record deal & a brand new singing career. 'Dedicated' is Lemar's debut set, & it's an album that squares up his position as one of the UK's best-ever urban soul voices. However, he hasn't limited himself to simply pursuing one genre. 'Dedicated' cleverly recognizes that Obika's listenership is as diverse as any TV audience. Consequently this is an album that uses soul music as a starting point before leaping off to the pop side of things & all stops in between. Producers on the set include Stargate, JD (So Solid), Fingaz (Big Brovaz) & more. 15 tracks. Sony Music UK. 2004.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fresh, November 24, 2003

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david anyinsah (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dedicated (Audio CD)

lemar breathes new life into the uk rnb scene , his voice is a cross between luther vandross and jaheim.
His debut album dedicated has a nice mix of styles from old school soul to mainstream rnb pop.
he does a great cover version of al greens lets stay together other highlights is the beautiful acoustic track "all i ever" do the funky sounding "fresh" of as lice of vintage Rnb with "sweet love" There are many other memorable moments on dedicated however there are a few misteps such as the uninspiring "lullaby" on the whole a very promising debut im sure as the years role by his song writing will grow to match his unmatchable vocal talents