Search - Ledisi :: Soul Singer

I AM STILL SPEECHLESS!!

Angela Berry | Temple Hills, MD USA | 06/29/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I went to see Rachelle Farrelle perform at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC. Under her name was a performer who was slated to be the opening act, Ledisi. I had never heard of her neither was I aware of her talent. Later I found out she is a protégé of Rachelle's. She came out in a plain black dress, an african head wrap, and no shoes. She played with an awesome live band featuring Sundra and the Braxton Brothers and from the first note she sang ("Get Outta My Kitchen") her voice sounded as if she had been singing for 20+ years! A SEASONED voice! Almost spiritual. This girl sounded better LIVE than on any CD! If I hadn't been there I wouldn't have believed it. SHE TORE IT UP!!It was so refershing to hear actual singing with lyrics that had meaning. Neo-soul mixed w/ funk, R&B, jazz; the girl can scat her (...) off. She did a version of "Take Time" that was unforgettable. It took me a while to get her CD. I was running all over DC and MD looking for it in every store, and time after time I heard, "sorry, it's sold out!" Amazon was the ONLY place I could find it. #13 is called "Groove On" a mellow, sensual, slow jam that is definitely my favorite. Every cut is primo. ("Hotel," "In My Life," "I Want Cha Babe") She covers subjects ranging from spousal abuse to child abuse/incest, and she does it tastefully and seriously. This girl is bad! If you are sick and tired of the so called "music" that is being generated these days, please just give this CD a chance. I PROMISE - You will NOT be dissapointed. I have a copy for my car, work, and home. I agree with Delicious, too bad radio stations in DC/MD/VA haven't caught on yet. Ledisi, you are going far girlfriend!! Congrats!"

Pretty Good--Hard for me to get into this one, though!

E. Mosely | Chicago, Illinois USA | 07/21/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I recommended Ledisi to a girlfriend a year ago, and she loves it. I just got it myself, and while this woman is definitely bad ... vocally, I can't get into her music or her beats. It is sad but many of the pop sensations out today have tight beats and really aren't that skilled vocally. But Ledisi definitely has a soul/jazz/blues feel to her that is unlike any other female vocalist out today. She surprises you with unique riffs and cool melodies. This is a refreshing addition to soul music today."

NEO SOUL FIREPLUG!

Neil Sol | Los Angeles, California United States | 11/30/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was hipped to this sista by a buddy of mine who told me I needed to peep one of her shows. Never did it. Then I heard a few of her cuts and was HOOKED! Blessed with an amazing voice and so much passion from it, Ledisi (Leh-duh-see) does her thang quite like no other, male artists included. If you want something jazzy and Neo Soulish and bluesy...this CD is for you. Long live Ledisi! Next up - I GOTTA see her in concert!"