Bilal - 1st Born Second
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Free Music Review: Gritty, Raw, Real, FRESH
Hit: 5 Stars
I had to type this review because I was disappointed by the 4-star ratings. If I could give this album (1st Born Second) 7 stars, I would. Bilal gave breath to a neo-soul movement that has been stuck on the same-sound, same-tempo, and same coffeehouse poetry messages for a decade. He was definitely the most underrated artist of 2001---regardless of music genre. The radio-released "Soul Sista" and "Fast Lane" do not do justice to the remaining material which is far superior. However, if you are the type of neo-soul fan who enjoys elevator music soul (often used a backdrop to sipping wine by candlelight, pedicures, and getting your hair "did"), then probably this album will not satisfy.Free Music Review: Feelin' the Vibe
Hit: 4 Stars
Bilal is so talented and eccentric and I love it. This CD is a great project and I await more from him. Free Music Review: Bilal - First Born Second
Hit: 4 Stars
Bilal is definately a talented man. This album however I don't think does him justice. There are a few cuts that seem out of place, mainly because of the beat selection. Both of the Dr. Dre beats ("Fast Lane", "Sally") stick out like sore thumbs on this album. Bilal sounds unnatural over them. He is more suited for the more soulful production and live intrumentation found on "Soul Sista" (Raphael Saadiq) or "Sometimes" (SoulQuarians). Bilal shows off his vocal flexibility on this album and at times it's breathtaking (Queen of Sanity). Other songs such as like the Marley-esque "Home", and the fervent "Slyde" prove that Bilal shouldn't be overlooked. It's a shame that Bilal has gone AWOL since this album. I think if he got with the right label he could work wonders. While this album has it's share of missteps it also has some great music.Free Music Review: A Real Artist
Hit: 4 Stars
"1st Born" gives us what is missing from a lot of new music today: SUBSTANCE! This is the kind of album that you like 2 or 3 cuts of when you first listen to it, but the more you play it, every cut is the best thing you've heard in a long time! Bilal is a true artist in the neo-soul class with D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu Maxwell. You will not be disappointed with this one!Free Music Review: 1st born second
Hit: 5 Stars
Like D'Angelo's Brown Sugar CD, Bilal comes out of nowhere and drops a classic album the first time around.