Kevin Michael - Kevin Michael

Kevin Michael has released his first album which is self titled. I did not even know who this Kevin Michael was, but I decided to give this young 22 year old out of Philadelphia a chance. As I listened to track after track, I got more into it! His voice is great, the lyrics are also fantastic. I was really impressed by the album and after listening to the whole thing through, it left me wanting more. His album has been out for two days now, and if you are looking for a new type of music to listen to, go out and buy this mans' album!

Reviews:
Rolling Stone: "On his debut, Afro’d newcomer Kevin Michael makes bright R&B for people who think Chris Brown isn’t pop-friendly enough. At his worst, the young Philadelphian sounds green, relying too much on vocal swoops and falsettos and over-employing cutesy singsong choruses. But on friendly jams like the lovestruck “Hood Buzzin” and the slinky, Prince-esque “We All Want the Same Thing,” Michael is a confident hookmeister and born crowd pleaser. The reggae-tinged, Wyclef-assisted “It Don’t Make Any Difference to Me”-- about the difficulty of growing up biracial -- is by far the most interesting thing here. But Michael’s pop instincts -- not to mention some warm, jumpy beats from up-and-coming producers like Shea Taylor -- keep him afloat. "

Rhapsody: "Sure, Philadelphia songwriter Kevin Michael borrows elements of reggae, contemporary R&B and post-Stax strut, but his self-titled collection of buoyant tunes feels most deeply connected to the musical legacy of his hometown's soul '70s movement. An early guest spot by Wyclef Jean displays his omnivorous appetite for affable, melodic urban hybrids, and the best here, like "It Don't Make Any Difference to Me" and "Weekend Jumpoff" are catchy as all get-out. Still, our fave is the ode to undies, "Vicki Secrets.""

The Track Listing:
"We All Want The Same Thing (Feat. Lupe Fiasco)" (8.7 out of 10)
"It Don't Make A Difference To Me (Feat. Wyclef Jean)" (9.2 out of 10)
"Can't Get Enuff (Feat. Shorty Da Kid)" (9.1 out of 10)
"Ha Ha Ha" (8.3 out of 10)
"Vicki Secrets" (8.7 out of 10)
"Hood Buzzin" (8.9 out of 10)
"Ain't Got You" (9 out of 10)
"Stone Cold Killa" (8.9 out of 10)
"Weekend Jumpoff" (8.7 out of 10)
"Love Letter" (9.3 out of 10)
"Ghost" (9.4 out of 10)
"Liquid Lava Love" (8.6 out of 10)
"Too Blessed (Feat. Q-Tip)" (8.1 out of 10)
"We All Want The Same Thing (Acoustic) (Feat. Akil Desan)" (8.4 out of 10)
"It Don't Make A Difference To Me (Acoustic) (Feat. Akil Desan)" (8.9 out of 10)

Previews To Album:
-Preview #1
-Preview #2
-Preview #3
-Preview #4
-Preview #5
-Preview #6

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