- Category: Music » R&B » General/R&B
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: June 16, 2009
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Concord Records (USA)
- UPC: 888072312784
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113435221
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Average Customer Review:
(1 customer review)
- Tower.com Sales Rank: #4413 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #188 in R&B (See Top 100 R&B Bestsellers)
- #50 in General/R&B (See Top 100 General/R&B Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Classique *" by Will Downing to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Classique *"Browse more products related to "Will Downing"Title NoteThe title of Will Downing's 2009 effort, CLASSIQUE, produced by the artist and Rex Rideout, may be a bit misleading: it is not a compilation but a brand-spanking new collection of contemporary jazz-inflected R&B--in other words, classic Downing. The album's first single, "Something Special"--with its hand drums, loops, and slippery flute flitting around a well-placed, subtle horn section--is at its core a popping midtempo love song. Elsewhere, his cover of Barry White's "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby" reveals just how deep the master's influence is on Downing. He may not have the full depth of White's baritone, but he gets close, and his expressiveness and emotional connection to the song make it shine. The completely old-school Marvin Gaye ballad "Baby I'm for Real" features a duet appearance by Phil Perry. It's convincing and utterly gorgeous. But not only do the covers work here; Downing's originals connect too--and not just the aforementioned single, but "Love Suggestions," "Ride," and "Let's Make It Now" also reveal the depth and breadth of Downing's songwriting. CLASSIQUE is indeed everything its title claims it is, and perhaps more. This is old-school urban R&B without a hint of nostalgia or pandering gimmickry. If You Enjoy "Classique * (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Classique * (CD)" by Will Downing (Artist)Most Recent Customer Reviews Will downing has surpassed Luther Vandross., July 11, 2009
By oldschool
Will downing pretty much took the industry by storm as they say, he certainly
has put his talent to good use,i say that being a musician my self, he came on
the scene with the best Gerald Albright,Rachelle Ferrell, just to name a few, he
has a gift and it shows. Very good work on his music. Cudos
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