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The future of R&B: Diana King

Andy McRill | USA | 04/25/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Diana King is currently in a class all her own! Hopefully as Latin and Carribean rhythms are being accepted and integrated more and more into American pop culture, her outstanding music contributions will reach a greater audience.This album is much more diverse than her first with a wide variety of styles that allow Diana to showcase her unique toasting style! But the thing that sets her apart from other female reggae artists is her ability to fuse reggae, r&b and pop into one unique sound. And she can blow! Diana King has been quoted as having one of the best voices in pop music today!The strongest cuts on this album never were released as singles. "Wicked" is exactly that - wicked! Diana tears the roof off with that one! When she belts out the high note at the climax of the song, you better be holding onto something in the room! "Sweeter" brings back R&B memories of En Vogue. The real kicker is the cover of Culture Club's classic "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" This song should have been released as a single, and would have sent her straight up the charts.Even though this album is now about 2.5 years old, it stands the test of time and sounds just as fresh today as it did when it was released. With new material due from Diana shortly, this is a great album to introduce yourself to this wonderful talent!"

Where is she today?

Andy McRill | 08/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this album (1997) is one of my favorites still today. I love the blend of different sounds -with the strong emphasis on reggae. I cannot understand that this artist hasn't received more attention. Where is she today? If you like strong female vocals and a blended beat that never quits -get this album. (She's gorgeous too)!"

...nice beats.....wonderful songs.....simply superb!

Andy McRill | 06/25/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Seldom do I find artists who are able to come up with a follow-up album that will equal and/or surpass the great quality of their debut album. Diana's debut album had great songs, but I have to say, I loved her more after listening to this album. The songs here are a mixture of pop and R&B with a touch of the lovely Jamaican beats. I love listening to this album because I think the songs here represent the modern sound of the 90's and Diana simply has that unique singing style that's simply her own. What's more, included in the tracks are 2 revivals: "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me", formely sung by Culture Club, and a dance remix of "I Say A Little Prayer", a song taken from the soundtrack of "My Best Friend's Wedding." How's that for a bonus? Get a copy of this album.......it's simply superb!!"