Congratulations go out to our very own Sean Deez, who recently got himself a staff writing gig at Okayplayer.com! You’ve come a long way my friend, I hope you won’t be leaving us anytime soon. Of course, we’ll be supporting Sean’s OKP reviews here. Here’s his first…
You could say Keyshia Cole has had a very successful 2008. Aside from being featured on a bunch of tracks and continuing her own reality show, her 2007 sophomore album, Just Like You, gained plenty of steam with the Grammy nominated, “Heaven Sent.” The momentum now flows to A Different Me, the latest album from KC and one that certainly lives up to its title. Nothing here impresses beyond belief, however what does amaze is Keyshia’s (and her team’s) ability to overdo absolutely everything to a complete annoying bore. Apparently the “quality, not quantity” approach doesn’t translate well with Keyshia.
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CONGRATS on the new gig MR. SEAN DEEZ…wish you much success..GOD BLESS
word up… It’s a great look. This album was a little “meh”
Congrats again my man. Def a good look for you. Keep the good stuff rolling.
I didn’t like this album as much as her 2nd one. I like her when she is singing “those sad songs” about struggle. Gotta stick with what you’re good at.
Understand the need to break away from that though.
I love her voice though.
This album was great I loved it. The guys seems to trash it a little to hard. But to each his own.
Didn’t trash it….I just care for her 2nd joint. I’m not really a fan her first joint either.
The song writing, her voice, sequencing of the songs were right on point on the 2nd CD.
This CD feels a little disjointed for me. I love her voice and get chills when she sings those “emotional” and “personal” type songs.
She reminds me of Mary J. She’s had (seemly) a rough life and that IMO is what draws people to her. I think sometimes artist want to go away from what works.
I’ve never really been a Keyshia Cole fan, but I actually like this one over her other two. Plus she looks pretty fine on the cover.
I didn’t mind the album.. a couple of trax were crappy.. but she had some nice sounds.. Once Keyshia does Keyshia she will be fine..