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On his debut album Ghetto Love, soulful crooner Jaheim runs the gamut of a wide variety of R&B styles, showcasing himself as a multi-faceted artist. Despite the ghetto posturing, one listen to the album reveals the baritone-voiced singer to have more in common with the likes of Will Downing or even a more street version of Luther Vandross, with song styles reminiscent of Keith Sweat, especially with his ample use of female vocalists. The album is something of a musical journey. It begins with mid- to up-tempo material, from the '70s sounding "Let It Go" (complete with a horn section) to the album's smoldering first single, "Could It Be," arguably one of the best R&B songs in years. Other breezy tunes follow, such as "Happiness," the jeep-flavored "Lil Nigga Ain't Mine" (almost comically tacking an obviously sensitive issue), "Finders Keepers," and "Just In Case," which resonates as a perfect summer jam. The album is unfortunately weighted down by some unremarkable material, but thankfully is salvaged at its close, when Jaheim sings more traditional fare, allowing his gorgeous voice to truly shine. Most memorable among these tunes are "Love Is Still Here," which, unfortunately, is more of an interlude than anything else; "Ready, Willing & Able"; and the church-organ lullaby "For Moms." As a final and remarkable note, Jaheim never stoops to use foul language.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
1 Intro
2 Du & Jah
3 Looking For Love
4 Interlude: Answering Machine
5 Let It Go - (featuring Castro)
6 Could It Be
7 Ghetto Love
8 Happiness
9 Interlude: Jah's Seed
10 Lil' Nigga Ain't Mine - (featuring Castro/Duganz/Precise)
11 Finders Keepers - (featuring Lil' Mo)
12 Heaven In My Eyes
13 Anything - (featuring Next)
14 Waitin' On You - (featuring Miss Jones)
15 Remarkable - (featuring Terry Dexter)
16 Ready, Willing & Able
17 Love Is Still Here
18 Forever
19 For Moms
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