LoveDevine's Album Review:
Alicia Keys - "As I Am"
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Ms. Keys has said that she wanted the listeners of this album to feel something from her music. From start to finish I can definitely say that Alicia has accomplished that task in the array of songs that are featured on this disc.
The title & cover give an accurate feel as to what the album is all about. It gives you that vintage rock & soul type of feeling, while taking you on a journey of self reflection. Whether you're in love, heart broken or just looking for a little inspiration, there's something here for every one in every situation to enjoy.
The first single, "No One", gives us a taste into a more mature, more musically polished Alicia. It took a minute for that song to grow on me, because it was different from what I am used to hearing. However, she definitely takes risks, that are much needed in the music industry today and it is much appreciated. There is an abundance of beats played by live instruments versus the manufactured sound of the majority of music we hear from other artists. This is something that has always separated the classically trained musician from her peers since the beginning of her career. It is wonderful to see that sound evolve into what it is today.
In order to really appreciate the songs, you really have to listen to their lyrics. My favorite tracks on the album include the sultry "Like You'll Never See Me Again" (rumored to be the next single), "No One", the inspirational "Lesson Learned", "Super Woman", and the powerful "The Thing About Love". I definitely think the album is worth spending money on.
Rating: A+
Don't believe me? Take a listen for yourself and you decide:
Topic for Discussion: Nelly Vs. Halle...
During an interview with SOHH, Nelly is quoted as saying:
"You look at Essence magazine, and they wouldn't put a rapper on the cover," he told SOHH. "They wouldn't put Nelly on the cover of Essence. Why? I don't know. Would I like to do it? Of course I would. Why not?" [Watch here]Do you think he's right? That scene really wasn't necessary in that movie. So does that make Halle as bad as the rap artists that have sexy women in their videos? Who's really to blame, the women or the rap artist?"You wouldn't put me on the cover because of the 'Tip Drill' video ... that's probably your main focus," he added. "But yet still, you put Halle Berry on the cover. She's had a 15-minute sex scene with some white guy in front of a couch ... I mean you can't tell me that 'Tip Drill' was worse than watching that sex scene between Billy Bob (Thornton) and Halle Berry. You can't tell me that. That was longer than four or five minutes. You feel what I'm sayin'?
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