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RI'SHAR

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The most impressive about this soulful R&B album is the lack of major label association. Ri'shar's honey-coated ballads and seductive songs have a big, polished sound, but it was achieved without taking on any major label baggage.

The music is ultra smooth, catering to a very distinct fanbase. It's the stuff that you'd imagine would be playing at a romantic candlelight dinner or whispering in the background during an evening in front of the fireplace. Taking inspiration from Smokey Robinson's A Quiet Storm, Ri'shar is relaxed and assertive, his sinuous vocals weaving intimate tales of seduction. "Experience"'s multi-layered vocal is backed by polished soft rock; it's warm and cozy and rich-sounding. "Goodtimes" and "Rhythm of the Rain" are typical adult contemporary musical fare: soothing synths and drum machine beats focus your attention on the vocal presentation. However, Ri'shar doesn't need much help at getting attention; his distinctive high-alto melodies are delivered with a particular poise, marking him as a mature artist who understands and exploits his strengths to their fullest extent. The acoustic guitar-backed "Fame" even brings to mind a latter-day Sting, and will leave you swaying woozily to its gentle rhythm.

As long as you dig dramatic vocal changes and slick music tracks, Ri'shar should be right up your alley. He doesn't break any new ground, but he's rock-solid at what he does. A&R reps will have their grubby paws on him in no time.

-- Andrew Magilow(...)

The breakdown:

1. Rhythm of the Rain - very relaxing, great intro track.
2. Sexual - this track is hot, definitely got my attention
3. @ 4:27 A.M - nice twist, loved it.
4. A man who lived his life... - Heavenly, it'd make a cool single.
5. In the end - heartbreaking, perfect break up song.
6. Experience - groovy/jazzy, smooth - the brother's bad!
7. Good times - nice, head bobbing track!
8. Saddened Heart - too sad, almost painful.
9. Like my father - beautiful, wonder if it's true?
10. Here I am - man, wonder if that's true too?
11. Disillusioned - I don't get it - liked the story though.
12. Fame - I felt his pain, hunger and wish him well.

while I loved this cd, I wish it'd picked up more. The overall feel is slow jams, nice to chill too.

An absolutely gorgeous album. I can't stop listening to this album.