How I Do

Res

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 26, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B00005LB1H
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,148 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A musical sorority sister of Alicia Keys and Angie Stone--though she'd doubtless bristle at the suggestion--Philly-reared soul singer Res nevertheless manages to strike a convincing balance between the street and the studio on How I Do, juxtaposing saucy, melodic pop with more ragged funk and R&B. That kind of crossover is impressive, but Res (pronounced Reese) uses her elastic and surprisingly vibrato-free voice to poke around in various corners, even taking tentative steps toward rhyme. Co-conspirator and producer Martin "Doc" McKinney's thumbprints are evident in the smooth flow of beats and gurgling ambient washes, though unlike his previous work with Toronto trip-hop unit Esthero, McKinney's sonic high jinks are opposite a voice with the muscle to stay in the spotlight. At once smoochy and sassy, How I Do goes a long way toward establishing Res as a powerful new voice on the pop and urban scenes. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RES IS WONDERFUL!!!!!, November 1, 2001

By	Aisha Densmore-Bey "archidiva" (Hartford, CT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Some may call her slightly "alternative", I just say talented says it best. Her album is a complex masterpeice full of reggae, rock and roll, soul, and solid beats with hard basslines. You can tell that she is influenced by every music genre. Her music is not superficial like most of todays radio friendly hits (or misses as I call them). She has a incredibly strong voice and I can attest to this because I have seen her in concert with Maxwell. In fact, that's why I bought the album. Her performance was stellar!! Sadly enough the people really didn't give her the love she deserved, partially because they are used to only liking what marketing and A&R promotions tell them to like. She sounds exactly the same on stage as on CD, so I guess there was no need to "doctor" her voice. It's really hard to compare her to other artists because she is truly unique.

My personal favorites on the CD are Ice King (where she talks about a hazardous relationship), Golden Boys ("Gold-en Boys...Life ain't a video!"), and Tsunami (a sweet song about love and loss).

I encourage you to purchase this album now, first and foremost, because she's talented, and secondly to save her from being released from her label because the masses decided to bow down to the garbage that they play on the radio.

22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YES to RES, July 1, 2001

By	"musiceditor2000" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Res (actually pronounced "Reese") and Alicia Keys are two female contemporary urban/soul artists who are destined to be HUGE, and if you haven't yet heard of Res, you will...from track #1, Golden Boys, to the very last track, New York newcomer Res debuts with a CD that's consistent, high quality (songs, vocals, production) and quite special. Res is cool, hip, intelligent, talented and apart from the fact that she somewhat resembles Lauryn Hill, she's in the same calibre when it comes to sheer talent. if you're looking for some new, street soul, songs that mean something and accessible, yet blissfully superior music to what's currently out there, treat yourself to some RES!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plays Like a Greatest Hits Album!!!, October 18, 2005

By	Charlie Atan (Sane People's Hospital) - See all my reviews

Res is too damn unknown for someone as pretty and talented as she is. There's got to be a conspiracy. This is one of the top 5 albums ever made. I listen to it anytime I'm in the mood to be impressed by music. Its perfect. Its much different than a lot of other stuff, too. Res is pretty unique.