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Release Date: 27-November-2009
Genre: R&B/Pop/Neo-soul
Format: MP3
SonicJive: http://www.sonicjive.com/Cincere
Publisher: 2009 Cincere/Team Loyalty Entertainment
Total Time: 50:28
Review Date: 29-December-2009
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Track Listing:
01. Don't Leave Me 3:28
02. Radio 4:08
03. My Way Home 3:08
04. Split 3:53
05. Photoshoot 4:10
06. Me 3:48
07. Take My Time 4:08
08. Never Fall (Interlude) 1:52
09. Spend On You 3:15
10. Stop 3:56
11. Beautiful 3:48
12. Stay 4:15
13. Shorty You're A Star 3:37
14. I Do (Bonus Track Remix) 3:35
Review:
Always considered a hot local act, Milwaukee's premier indie R&B performer Clyde Dangerfield, aka Cincere, has all the ingredients to take his career to the next level. His fan base is adoring, diverse and uniquely indiscriminate, which will allow Cincere to easily crossover into R&B, pop and hip-hop markets. His music stays soulfully true to his R&B roots while still maintaining a fresh appeal. His interest in promoting social change has made him an inspirational leader among his peers and a favorite with political leaders, educators and parents. All that aside, the man has talent, and Cincere proves it on his sophomore release, "Me".
Possibly the most impressive thing to me about Cincere is his natural ability as a poet and wordsmith. In a genre that has devolved into a sterile, producer-driven affair that is nearly devoid of any real lyrical substance, Cincere remains fluent and smooth with his delivery. He is always creative with his content, always relevant and consistently pleasing to the ear. And, he has accomplished it all in perfect metronome swagger, with humbled confidence to boot. Fans can expect nothing less from this emerging artist.
Underscoring his tremendous lyrical and vocal skills, Cincere aptly blends synth beats and samples to bring a vitality and life to his work. His transitions are flawless and his rhythms are sharp, focused, and on point. It’s his record. It’s his show. His quiet confidence combined with an innate sense for beats, tempos, and rhymes is a direct reflection of his abilities as a performer. Best of all, he can get down 'n dirty soulful when the mood strikes, as evidenced on songs like "Stay", "Take My Time" and "I Do", a bonus remixed version of a single from his first album.
Favorites on this LP include "Photoshoot" and "Take My Time", both featuring a guest appearance by rap and hip-hop performer Scalez. In fact, the dynamic between the two performers is incendiary. I was immediately impressed by the storytelling ability of the duo and their collaboration yields solid deliveries and meaningful lyrical rhymes.
The true standout compositions however, are the title track "Me", a collaborative effort featuring Bo Deal, and "Stay". Deal has worked with the best in soul, hip-hop and rap, including heavy-hitters Gucci Mane, Juelz Santana, OJ Da Juiceman, Omarion, Paul Wall and T.I. His work with Cincere stands shoulder to shoulder with any of these artists.
On "Stay", Cincere is at his soulful, aphrodisiac best, right up there with the likes of Usher, Anthony Hamilton and Carl Thomas. This song has all the elements of a true R&B hit - the type of song that you add to your personal "love mix" or "pillow talk" CD. The song oozes sexuality by being sublimely expressive without being overtly aggressive, and that after all, is quiet confidence defined. This is honest, adult-themed, soft-core R&B and "Stay" is the highlight of this album.
On "Me", Cincere has provided a commercial album with a purpose. He wears the label "emerging artist" quite well and shows considerable maturity both musically and in his vocal delivery. Songs like "Don't Leave Me" and "Find My Way Home" seem perfectly capable of being remixed into dance versions that would play perfectly in the club scene. This type of divergence only adds to Cincere's potential. Look for big things from this artist in 2010 and beyond.
-- Michael Canter
www.sonicjive.com
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