Jamie Foxx ~ Album Review

       

Garbage once again hits the airwaves. 

Now don't get me wrong, I love Jamie Foxx...I believe he has phenomenal vocal ability and I bought (3) copies of his debut album. I actually played one of the CD's so much that I had to replace it and I bought one as a gift so I have no problem purchasing and supporting talent. Yet, when a project isn't up to par, I have to be honest and put it out there so that he doesn't create another album like his latest album "Best night of My Life".

I love Jamie Foxx's crooner ability when he delivers R&B/ mid tempo records...there his specialty. I know that the music industry constantly evolves but this album was a combination of  Techno & Pop with a twist of R&B. It feels like he pulled out a trick from R. Kelly's book by sounding like all the newest artists instead of staying true to who he is. I can appreciate the versatility but in my opinion it compromised his music. Out of 13 tracks not including interlude, I happened to like " the self titled track Best Night of My Life, Living Better Now, Sleeping Pill, and my personal favorites are 15 Minutes & Fall for Your Type".

The rest of the songs on the album were a major disappointment. When an artist like Jamie Foxx has so much talent, please forgive me but I expect them to showcase it better. He has had a long career within the music, television and movie industry. He is suppose to show the newer generation how it's done and not follow suit to what they are doing.

Unfortunately, I have to rate Jamie Foxx's  "Best Night of My Life" a 2.5 stars out of 5 as well as Revoke his Schi~Stamp of Approval...Im sure he can earn it back again as long as he doesn't put out another album like this one.

Some people may think that I'm being harsh with my criticism but I am strong enough to take it and learn from it. Artists in any creative industry should be able to with stand constructive criticism. so let me know what you think...

Deuces,

The Schi 1  

P.S. If you want to know what music I like from Jamie Foxx, check out what I have below and please leave a comment. 


1) Jamie Foxx- Do What it Do




2) Jamie Foxx Feat. Marsha Ambrosius - Freakin Me



3) Jamie Foxx- Unpredictable

DTP/ISLAND DEF JAM ARTIST RUDY CURRENCE HOT NEW SINGLE "ANYMORE"

Introducing the newest acquisition to DTP/ Island Def Jam ~ Rudy Currence... an amazing and versatile
R&B artists who will do amazing as long as he stays true to himself and his music. I am excited to see how far he goes.

The latest single "Anymore" definitely gets the Schi~Stamp of Approval... its a contemporary sound from a classic record.

Digable Planets - Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)

Classic 90's R&B/Hip Hop

Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away

I adore music that makes you think, that is inspired by true life and the events that takes place within it. Amazing artists like Marsha Ambrosius, rarely receive the credit that they so rightfully deserve because the music industry prides itself on creating illusions & the fallacy to create music that is meaningless and superficial.

Marsha, I am inspired by your vision, your struggle, and your perseverance. In hopes that one day, I too can inspire people through music and you have become my favorite singer/songwriter in the game and I am proud to say that you have the same light around you that I also recognized in the Ms. Aaliyah Haughton. Although she will never be replaced in my heart, I would be a liar if I said that you didn't have that same essence around you. I am grateful to have seen you perform live and you leave your heart on stage and allow all of your fans to share it equally.

There are not enough truly talented artists out there especially not ones that can hold my attention. So Marsha Ambrosius, you definitely get the Schi~Stamp of Approval. I can't wait for the release of your solo album because your mix-tapes are absolutely amazing. Here's to you.

Far Away is one the best songs to bless 2011, but for those of you who love Marsha Ambrosius as much as I do, here are some other classic tracks and features from the one and the only Marsha Ambrosius...Enjoy and please let me know what you think.

1) Take Care (My number 1 most played track on my Xperia X10 phone)



2) Butterflies (Most didn't know that she wrote this song, RIP Michael Jackson)



3) Four Women - Marsha Ambrosius, Kelly Price, Jill Scott, & Ledisi (Along with Marsha, Jill Scott & Ledisi are two of my other favorite neo-soul singers)