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Amerie
Because I Love It (RCA 8869708522)
Amerie has delivered the R&B album Beyonce failed to deliver. For the uninitiated, innovative lead single Take Control sets the tone for the album and with playlist support from Radio One, Kiss, Galaxy and Capital, it sets things off to a strong start commercially. That's What U R is mid-tempo R&B with a big vocal hook, while Eighties throwback Crush almost rivals Rihanna's brilliant comeback single, Umbrella. A powerful return.
Apostle Of Hustle
National Anthem Of Nowhere (Arts & Crafts AC1046298)
Fronted by Broken Social Scene's lead guitarist and songwriter Andrew Whiteman, this second album is another experiment in fusing rock and Cuban flavours and it works a treat. An engaging if unusual experience, the best cuts are the engrossing title track and the introspective Cheap Like Sebastian. The album has already been hailed by the more discerning upfront websites such as Pitchfork and 87% Filter.
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