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Jaheim
The Makings of a Man
Atlantic Records
jaheimmusic.com
AUGUSTA, GA. - When Jaheim released his debut, 2001’s “Ghetto Love,” people instantly said the sensitive thug, with the velvety smooth voice had a style reminiscent of soul pioneers Teddy Pendergrass, and Luther Vandross. After his second and third albums (2002’s “Still Ghetto,” and 2006’s “Ghetto Classics”), which spawned a constant stream of hits, Jaheim’s voice suddenly disappeared from the mainstream, leaving a small void in R&B music. After approximately a year of personal growth, the tall, dark, and handsome crooner has reappeared in 2007 with his latest offering on a new label, “The Makings of a Man.”
This time around, the album features a few multi-talented producers such as R. Kelly, Babyface, and his standard go-to man ever his debut, Kay Gee of Naughty By Nature fame. For this album, nothing but his trusty style of R&B with a splash of hip-hop permeates every chord for each track. On “Voice of R&B,” Jaheim introduces his comeback with egotistical stylings on a hip-hop jazzy beat. “Hush” encapsulates the essence of Jaheim, with a slow-tempo, sexy, syrupy flow. “Lonely” seeks to create a semi-remake of Bobby Womack’s “If You Think You’re Lonely Now,” and “Just Don’t Have a Clue” is a feel good tune with slightly aggressive cellos that could easily be placed on mainstream radio. The first single, “Never,” is already gaining radio play in the midst of the youthful, dancing anthems flooding the air.
Speaking of those particular anthems flooding the air, it seems as though Jaheim’s album may be a bit difficult to break through and sweep them out of the way. For this simple reason, it would benefit those yearning for classic soul to turn off the radio, and revel in the feel good R&B that he brings without distractions.
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