Amazon.com As the title of this CD demonstrates, Musiq Soulchild is no fan of wasted space: Luvanmusiq is a brief disc, but its breezy neo-soul grooves and elegant slow jams stack up so tightly it's a wonder you don't hear squeaks as the disc moves from song to song. First track "B.U.D.D.Y.," which borrows from Ini Kamoze's "Here Comes the Hot Stepper" (which borrowed from Taana Gardner's "Heartbeat" before it), thumps along with the kind of out-there spirit that'll make you wish for a return to Maxwell's urban hang suite, circa 1996; "Ms. Philadelphia," co-written by Ne-Yo, sets the mood for cocktail-sipping urban sophisticates; and "Betterman" starts with a Justin Timberlake-reminiscent beat but settles into its own warm bath of sincerity. Soulchild's songs play like personal letters--you want to open them alone, then share the best ones with best friends. Notably, that's the way you feel after hearing any of Soulchild's discs--Luvanmusiq is only the latest evidence that the man is comfortable in his R&B- and soul-saturated skin. --Tammy La Gorce
2008-12-06 Just like a lullaby....a good one! Musiq has always been an artist who was an automatic purchase for me because he is always evolving, even if it's but an inch but yet so consistent. I respect him for this. So while I already have his new CD OnMyRadio in my ipod and jamming to it, it brings me back to LuvanMusiq! This CD is truly a classic Musiq project with well-written prose, harmonies and intriguing melodies that only he could pull off without sounding off-key. This is an album that will make you dance and rock ur head and make you call your love or lover in the next moment while falling for Musiq at the same time. My favs: TeachMe, TheQuestions(classic Musiq Soulchild formula), Today, MakeYouHappy, Millionaire, TakeYouThere (my fav), Lullaby, and the absolute best song on the album GreatestLove-this song has outstanding harmonies and the melody is perfect and flows well with the concept of the song.
I would definitely say purchase this album! :)
2008-10-22 Luv Luvanmusiq! What can I say is that I luv luvanmusiq! The sound is fresh and original. I love the beats; especially in the selections on b.u.d.d.y and Teach Me. Luvanmusiq has a hip-hop/rap sound, but more mature that adults can really get into. I'm glad I purchased this CD.
2008-06-02 Another classic Musiq Soulchild album The first time I listened to this album, I thought Musiq lost his touch that was shown on his 3 prior albums. I took another listen to it and grew to like it more. Its a really good album. Musiq has really changed the game of R&B. I know D'Angelo came before him, another classic artist, but Musiq brought his own style to the game. I can't really say which are my favorite songs because I like all of them.
2008-05-04 Great CD!!!! Musiq is back and better than ever! I was reluctant to buy this CD because although I still have aijuswanaseing and juslisen in HEAVY rotation on my iPod, I was sorely disappointed with soulstar. I finally bought luvanmusiq after receiving a gift certificate. Let me tell you, I made a wise choice. You can really hear his maturity as a man and as a musician in this CD. Each track flows effortlessly into the next. Each track allows us to witness his maturity from pining after the Girl Next Door on aijuswanaseing to really reflecting on what it takes to become a Better Man on luvanmusiq.
Since I waited more than a year to buy this CD, hopefully his next release is coming up soon so I won't have a long wait.
2008-04-30 Love it! Love it! Love it! I guess my title says it all. I really think Musiq did it this time. I have all 4 of his CDs and this one is right up there with his debut for me. On Luvanmusiq, I found that I enjoy the entire CD except for "thequestions" which is just a lil boring/sappy for my taste (sorry, lol).
Anyway, on to what I love about this CD. Great Ballads! And really great uptempo grooves! It's really hard for me to pick favorites on this CD. I definitely think that as great as it starts off, it gets even better towards the end from Millionaire on...wow. I really hope he can follow this one up with something just as great.
Fave tracks:
Greatest Love
Millionaire
Teach Me
Today (I guess at some point you gotta do a "wedding song" huh? lol)
Take You There - Ooh wee! I'll GO!!!
Better Man
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Musiq has always been an artist who was an automatic purchase for me because he is always evolving, even if it's but an inch but yet so consistent. I respect him for this. So while I already have his new CD OnMyRadio in my ipod and jamming to it, it brings me back to LuvanMusiq! This CD is truly a classic Musiq project with well-written prose, harmonies and intriguing melodies that only he could pull off without sounding off-key. This is an album that will make you dance and rock ur head and make you call your love or lover in the next moment while falling for Musiq at the same time. My favs: TeachMe, TheQuestions(classic Musiq Soulchild formula), Today, MakeYouHappy, Millionaire, TakeYouThere (my fav), Lullaby, and the absolute best song on the album GreatestLove-this song has outstanding harmonies and the melody is perfect and flows well with the concept of the song.
I would definitely say purchase this album! :)
2008-10-22 Luv Luvanmusiq!
What can I say is that I luv luvanmusiq! The sound is fresh and original. I love the beats; especially in the selections on b.u.d.d.y and Teach Me. Luvanmusiq has a hip-hop/rap sound, but more mature that adults can really get into. I'm glad I purchased this CD.
2008-06-02 Another classic Musiq Soulchild album
The first time I listened to this album, I thought Musiq lost his touch that was shown on his 3 prior albums. I took another listen to it and grew to like it more. Its a really good album. Musiq has really changed the game of R&B. I know D'Angelo came before him, another classic artist, but Musiq brought his own style to the game. I can't really say which are my favorite songs because I like all of them.
2008-05-04 Great CD!!!!
Musiq is back and better than ever! I was reluctant to buy this CD because although I still have aijuswanaseing and juslisen in HEAVY rotation on my iPod, I was sorely disappointed with soulstar. I finally bought luvanmusiq after receiving a gift certificate. Let me tell you, I made a wise choice. You can really hear his maturity as a man and as a musician in this CD. Each track flows effortlessly into the next. Each track allows us to witness his maturity from pining after the Girl Next Door on aijuswanaseing to really reflecting on what it takes to become a Better Man on luvanmusiq.
Since I waited more than a year to buy this CD, hopefully his next release is coming up soon so I won't have a long wait.
2008-04-30 Love it! Love it! Love it!
I guess my title says it all. I really think Musiq did it this time. I have all 4 of his CDs and this one is right up there with his debut for me. On Luvanmusiq, I found that I enjoy the entire CD except for "thequestions" which is just a lil boring/sappy for my taste (sorry, lol).
Anyway, on to what I love about this CD. Great Ballads! And really great uptempo grooves! It's really hard for me to pick favorites on this CD. I definitely think that as great as it starts off, it gets even better towards the end from Millionaire on...wow. I really hope he can follow this one up with something just as great.
Fave tracks:
Greatest Love
Millionaire
Teach Me
Today (I guess at some point you gotta do a "wedding song" huh? lol)
Take You There - Ooh wee! I'll GO!!!
Better Man
Definitely pick this CD up.
Happy Listening!