…On Alicia Keys that is. I didn’t think I would care too much for her latest creation, As I Am, but damn was I wrong (which never happens of course). I love Alicia but I wasn’t in a hurry to hear the album because of the two singles she had released, “No One” and “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”. They were ok, they just weren’t as good as singles passed. On a number of interviews she was telling the world how she had to go off to a far away land to do some soul searching and get some much deserved rest. I was like OH LORD, ain’t no telling what this CD gone sound like, but she has made another collection worthy album.
Jazzy, soulful and grown are all words that came to mind when I finished playing As I Am.
Alicia puts her heart into every note she sings, she was made for this. She lets you know she’s a superwoman in the song…..well…..”Superwoman”. Can’t argue with that!
When it comes to our loved ones she begs us to take advantage of every moment with songs like “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” and “Tell You Something”. She admits she was burned by love but she takes it as a “Lesson Learned”. That song really touches my heart. She longs for a spontaneous, “Wreckless Love” in track 7 and recalls a “Teenage Love Affair” in 9. Alicia allows us to see deep into her soul through the song “Prelude To A Kiss”. She’s telling us how being an entertainer can definitely be challenging at times and she wants to make it to heaven so she kindly and soulfully asks God to send her an angel. This track is only 2+ minutes long but one of the most powerful. Probably because it’s more of a prayer than a song.
I love Alicia Keys. She’s real, truly talented, and carries herself with dignity and confidence. She doesn’t curse, talk nasty, or claims she’s the baddest b**ch on her records. She’s a lady. Our generation should be thankful to have her…. I know I am....but don’t take my word for it, what do I know?
I’m out!
*RandB Chick*