*获得2002年第16届灵魂列车奖“最佳节奏布鲁斯/灵魂男歌手”、“最佳节奏布鲁斯/灵魂单曲-“Love””两项 *入围2002年第29届全美音乐奖“最佳灵魂/节奏蓝调新进艺人”提名! ⊕拥有令人心痛渲染力的新灵魂小子 ⊕新人新辑凭著一身真本事抢滩Billboard节奏布鲁斯专辑榜#4 ⊕收录卖座电影“肥佬教授2:孪生变”原声带中歌曲“Just Friends(Sunny)” Musiq Soulchild的声音质感拥有令人心痛的渲染力,任何人都可以从他的艺名窥知这个年方22岁的小伙子对音乐、尤其是灵魂乐的喜爱,而他也用音乐与全世界沟通。 美国费城的爵士和嘻哈乐孕育了原名Taalib Johnson的Musiq,他那抓住纯粹灵魂、放克、节奏蓝调的无与伦比风格,以及仗著一身在Philly俱乐部磨鍊演唱多年的真本事,不仅广获好评,也终于灌录了个人第一张专辑【Aijuswanaseing(I Just Want To Sing)】。 Musiq加上创作伙伴Carvin Haggins所激发出来的音乐能量堪称两人组的摩城团队(摩城是雄霸60年代黑人流行乐的知名唱片公司)。Carvin向来擅长营造悲伤色彩且富戏剧性的曲风,如本辑中的“You And Me”就是此款调性的代表作；而Musiq录制这张专辑时还获得与制作大师James Poyser合作的良机。James曾为有嘻哈乐之母美誉的Lauryn Hill、节奏布鲁斯才子歌手D’Angelo等艺人作嫁,这次他替Musiq构筑一曲活灵活现、节奏弹跳的“My Girl”,以和风拂面的旋律和简单的贝斯声线衬托Musiq带点孩子气的声音魅力。 【Aijuswanaseing(I Just Want To Sing)】成绩斐然,打入Billboard节奏布鲁斯专辑榜#4、流行专辑榜#24；曾收录于卖座电影“肥佬教授2:孪生变”原声带中的单曲“Just Friends(Sunny)”摘下节奏布鲁斯榜#6、流行单曲榜#31；柔情舒怀的“Love”则挤入Billboard节奏布鲁斯单曲榜亚军、现于流行单曲榜内攀升中(#24)。在这张专辑裡Musiq传达一种不染世故的纯淨感情,对一个新人来说,想出头却不耍花样的音乐态度弥足珍贵。 by Kerry L. Smith With his 2000 debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), Musiq Soulchild is sure to make an indelible mark on the R&B soundscape. Aijuswanaseing is a remarkable collection of songs that successfully showcases Soulchild's vocal talent and versatility as he crisscrosses the analogous styles of R&B, soul, and rap. On the up-tempo track "Girl Next Door," the singer demonstrates the smooth, rich texture of his voice. "Girl Next Door" is a romantic exchange that features the vocal prowess of Ayana of the duo Aaries. Tracks like the confident and playful "Just Friends" and the indelibly funky "My Girl" pick up the pace of the album, suggesting the possibility for future dancefloor remixes. The somber, soul-searching track "Mary Go Round" and the earnest sentiments on "Love" display Musiq's mellow, sincere side. The slow-paced wonder quality of "143" echoes a snippet of the style of fellow soul sista Erykah Badu (not a surprise since Musiq lists her high on his list of influences). There is also an apparent hint of the likes of Soulchild's idol Stevie Wonder in the rhythmic finger-snapping beat and experimental vocal riffs on "143," serving as evidence that Soulchild's voice is strong enough to stand on its own. The album is a casual yet valiant excursion that mirrors the many faces of a model swooner: a calm, cool, and collected attitude, mixed with a light sense of humor and a healthy serving of poise, swank, and sensitivity. Aijuswanaseing paints an aural portrait of this model combination which is best brought to life on the slyly flirtatious "Just Friends (Sunny)," which is featured on the Nutty Professor II soundtrack (Universal, 2000). Aijuswanaseing is the perfect backdrop for an intimate candlelit evening or just a casual stroll on a sunny afternoon.