A very highly anticipated album and with its debut at number one in the US charts, there is a buzz about Musiq that we havent really seen before. The hype being the single B.U.D.D.Y was always going to make the album sell well but I must admit to being taken aback when I heard this reached the top spot.

So how does it shape up? Well it's hard to say at this early stage as I have to admit to being rather disappointed with the older Musiq albums on my first listen. After a month or so and some heavy rotation in the cd changer, they are all very important albums in the collection without any of them in the "classics" pile.

So after 3 years away, Musiq goes back to what made his name in the neo-soul genre - it is no coincidence that his biggest hit to date "Just Friends" has been taken to the next level with the massive "B.U.D.D.Y" .

Lets talk about a few standout tracks here. I'm feeling "Millionare", "Ridiculous" and "Lullaby" and what is clearly going to be the next single "Teach Me". The track that gets the V vote of confidence though is "Ms Philadelphia"

I must say it has hit me just as the other albums did and will take some listening to but there is no doubt Musiq Soulchild is back.

Words by VolatileSoul
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“Betterman”, “Millionaire”, “Take You There”, “Lullaby”, “Ms. Philadelphia”, “B.U.D.D.Y.”;  This album is crammed with great tracks! It’s impossible to pick the best one! Before I had listened to Luvanmusiq someone said to me this album is a grower, and he was right!

For some reason it doesn’t immediately impress (and it should) but definitely give it chance and it will. Check out “Betterman”; probably my personal favourite if I HAD to choose one, and listen carefully to instrumental in the middle of the track. “Millionaire” is again vintage Musiq - brilliant - this track never fails to make me smile! Teach me is also fantastic- Musiq at his best, “Don’t Change” has always been a favourite of mine, his guy never fails with ballads and this one doesn’t disappoint- flawless.

There is something unique about Musiq’s voice and this album has a good mix of upbeat and more chilled out tunes, which he executes brilliantly.  Each time I listen to a new Musiq album it soon becomes a classic in my collection and I always think to myself he can’t equal it, but he can and he does!  

Words by FunkyRoast
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