Customer Reviews

Ghetto Revelations

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
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I first saw Urban Mystic on Soul Train about a month ago, and was immediately impressed with the maturity of his music and voice for a 19 year old. His voice is very similar to K-Ci (from Jodeci/K-Ci and JoJo, who he mimics a few melodies from. "Ah Yeah" reminds me of "Life" from the Life movie soundtrack, actually.)But his subject matter is more attuned to a Calvin Richardson or Anthony Hamilton. In other words, he falls into the NeoSoul category, but with an appeal beyond the local poetry coffee shop.

It would be a crime if the first single, "Where Were You" (a song meant to invoke memories of the best times in your own life) doesn't propel his album to Gold status.

There are six other songs on here that could have easily been the first single, including "Givin' It Up," a song about a man maturing to the point where he places his relationship with a woman over his less productive social activities. Another is my favorite song on the album - "Satisfied," which can be played in the club, the bedroom, the coffee shop, or even at a social event for your parents. It's just good music.

The album ends on the perfect note, with "Mama's Song," a personal song to his mother that is as honest as music gets.

So why 4 stars and not five? Well, a few songs feel out of place on this album. "F***k Song" comes after three songs about dedicating himself to a solid relationship. And "Watch Out" sounds like it should be on a Nelly album (literally) rather than on this one. I get the impression that someone told him that he had to put a song like this on the record. It sounds like your typical Destiny's Child "only good for 1 month in the club and then to the used rack" type song. If you like that style of R&B, you won't have any complaints.

Note that he does a much better job with "light" subject matter on the songs "Gotta Get You Home" and "Shopping Spree."

Man------ I am truly impressed with these new school kats with dat ole school vocal power. And I can't think of anybody, not even R. Kelly who could sing an explicit song like the F**k song and make it sound as innocent as he did with this song. And not everyone can do remakes but his take on the classic Bobby Womack, What A Woman's Needs fills any prescription. He does an exceptional job, while he changes one of the verse's delivery to add new flava to the song. There are many more tasteful musical tracks with delightful accompanying deep vocals on Mystic's debut. What is so errie, is the fact that many tracks are sexual in nature but have a sensual non-sexual appeal. Actually doesn't make it seem as dirty as it sounds. That may sound twisted but he has the ability to walk a fine line without turning your stomach. Really looking forward to his follow-up, but for now I am really enjoying this joint. I hope these Kat's Like Lyfe, Mystic, Anthony Hamilton and others will someday do a collabo. It would be nice to hear their vocals together. Expect to listen straight through. This is one of those joints with pure hotnessssssssss. Get This! No Disappointment! Peace......

We just bought this cd last night after my husband saw Urban Mystiq on Soul Train and hey! this young brother put it down, he's a mixture of Calvin Richardson and Anthony Hamilton. I love his soulful,bluesy R&B sound, who are the A&R people that are supposed to let the public know about these great artists, right along with Joe, Calvin and Anthony, another brother not getting his props! We look forward to the next album.

I must say I like this album! Finally R&B has moved away from the "Pretty boy, I sing songs written for me" This is a genuine artist. He is street and can sing believable lyrics. I am happy to see the genre I love moving in the right direction, even if it is in baby steps

YES! Urban Mystic music makes you think of mom's apple pie....the good old days when music was really speaking to the soul. I love it. Thanks UM for bringing back the Real Flava of R&B music.

Urban Mystic's debut album "Ghetto Revelations" really resonates within the R&B purist's mind. This is because his album is not glossed over with heavy production, and lyrical chagrinery. It is a tour de force, exhibiting his powerful voice, tender lyrics and range as a musician. Hopefully Urban Mystic can revitalize the genre that has fallen prone to delving into pop-land in order to keep sales afloat.

Another hot CD from an unknown!!! Urban Mystic is in rare form on this one! Don't think because you haven't heard of him, he's not worth buying. You are sadly mistaken. He's not commercial though, so if that's what you like he's not for you. I'm all about seeking the talent that doesn't get the attention they so much deserve! You think there's not good music out here because the media only gives you the bubble gum, overcommercialized, watered down stuff. I challenge all to look for greatness...don't rely on radio and tv to deliver it! If you like Urban Mystic, you must check out Lyfe Jennings. He's another one of God's dark angels. ;)

got this today and listened to it once so far and this is a great cd, the sound is great, has lots of soul and lots of great words , I'm not a big rap fan or not one at all really but this is not a rap record, it is full of great beats and full of kick ass songs which will live for a long time, this is as good or better than Anthony Hamilton who is also a great singer and these two singers are keeping me into soul music . I cant wait to play this again and it will be in my car for a long time to come, if you like soul music than you will like this cd,

Urban Mystic is a breath of fresh air. He doesn't follow the trend, he creates his own.

Love this CD!!!!! GR and GR III are great to put on and just let play!!!