Mckay [Enhanced, Import]

Stephanie McKay | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 26, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Import
• Label: Universal
• ASIN: B00009L841
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,448 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Tell Him

3. Bluesin' It

4. Sadder Day

5. Thinking of You

6. How Long

7. Rising Tide

8. Loving You

9. Take Me Over

10. Five Days of Faith

11. Thadius Star

12. Echo

Editorial Reviews

Debut solo album from soulful vocalist who has worked with Soulive, Kelis, Lenny White, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Talib Kweli, & many more. Produced by Geoff Barrow (Portishead). The singer songwriter grew up in The Bronx, where her soul, blues, hip-hop & jazz influences might easily have steered her on an obvious & profitable course. But with McKay something completely fresh, elemental & almost deviant has been born. It is an astoundingly versatile work, at the head of which Stephanie McKay is nothing short of sensational. 'Like a Jill Scott record without the worthiness...with Beth Gibbons (Portishead vox) off reinventing folk, it's great to see Geoff Barrow do the same for soul' - Jockey Slut. Go Beat. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful Hip-Hop for everyone, March 9, 2006

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Gregory Wild-Smith (Oakland, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mckay (Audio CD)

With music that is modern, but envokes a wonderfdully retrospectful soul vibe, and THAT voice... this is a record that crosses boundries.

It's radio friendly, but is clever enough and its beats dirty enough to appeal not only to classic hip-hop fans, but most people who like beat-led music.

The production shows the Portishead mixing vibes, and that is no bad thing - this is a record that knows how to use sound like a paintbrush.

Stephanie McKay is on interesting vocalist, she can sing but is at her most deft and sexy when she is deliverying almost ragga-like vocals.

Nearest artists? I can think of very few artists that rival her, the nearest I can think of is if Martina Topley-Bird had kept working with Tricky, and been transported back to the 70's to join the motown explosion.

An incredibly addictive recording.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MCKAY, the album, October 13, 2003

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charlie (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mckay (Audio CD)

I have to honestly say MCKAY is easily one of the best albums I have ever heard. I made the purchase over the internet after having heard the single "Tell Him" on MTVbase late one night. It has such an original feel to it. Its so warm, captivating, raw and soulful. All the tracks on the album are unique, they all jell together really well. Its one of the most complete albums in todays market.
I am disappointed however with her record company for not having the balls to really promote this album. If she succeeds its purely through her own merits and public word of mouth. True lovers of music will discover this album. This will grow and grow until suddenly everbody will be singing her praise.
Well done MCKAY. You are a true musician and a star. I love your soul.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Bronx to Britan............WORLDWIDE!!!!!!!!!, August 14, 2003

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luvsong (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mckay (Audio CD)

This album is GREAT. It's refreshingly soulful.The music is atmospheric and consuming. And The lyris have meaning..listening and feel, listen and vibe..get.it.