monitorTHIS! - February 2009 - (Page 24)

music new tunes in stores this month Flipping the Script Musiq Soulchild aims to come into his own with Onmyradio by Jeanne Fury S ay you’re a ballerina who is so accomplished, when people hear the word “pirouette,” your face is the first thing that pops into their heads. Those delicate pink slippers have thoroughly established you in the world of dance, but you’re ready to don some Adidas shell-toes and show the fans something else. See, you also happen to be a kick-ass breakdancer. Your urge to pop ‘n’ lock on a professional scale is so great, you feel like if you don’t get crunk, you just might crack. People will say you’re tripping, but this isn’t an identity crisis—this is you coming into your own. Musiq Soulchild can relate, as he is an artist reborn. On his fifth album, Onmyradio, the neo-soul wunderkind is leaving home, literally and metaphorically. The Philadelphia native recently relocated to Atlanta, and the change in scenery mirrors his change in style. Long heralded for his ability to deliver smooth Stevie Wonderlike songs, Musiq is venturing into new territories, ones with dancefloors and a variety of flavors on the decks. There’s reggae on “iwannabe” with Damian Marley; romantic R&B balladry on “ifuleave” with Mary J. Blige; and up-tempo club-ready tracks like “backagain” and “radio.” Musiq hasn’t abandoned his voice—he’s adding to it. [ 24 + monitorthis! + february 2009 ]

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