Sticking with the soul circuit, one album I have kept in my CD player for months has been Miss Alicia Keys' second effort "The Diary of Alicia Keys." What a wonderfully done album and a superb example of how to grow from one album to the next. Miss Keys flows as beautifully as her name. All facets of this talent has blossomed tremendously from her debut, which was a masterpiece in its own right. What really gets me with Alicia Keys is her inevitable ability to blend classic piano training with crazy hot hip-hop beats that somehow results in a great sonic balance that appeals to all. Even her dabble with old soul classics are brillantly revived in a way that is respectful of the original, but has crazy modern appeal. Only true talent can exude such excellence in its craft. As track #3 says, "Go 'head girl".
Recommendation: A must-get if you love R&B soul music. A definite if you want to relive Alicia's brillance from her first album.
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