Track Listing

1. BUDDY
2. Ms Philadelphia
3. Teachme
4. Betterman
5. Thequestions
6. Today
7. Makeyouhappy
8. Ridiculous
9. Millionaire
10. Takeyouthere
11. Lullaby
12. Greatestlove

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11608 in Music
• Released on: 2007-03-12
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
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

CD Description
Musiq--formerly Musiq Soulchild--is one of the foremost figures in the neo-soul movement, as he deftly blends hip-hop-infused production and gangsta-lite loverman braggadocio witha vintage soul-funk feel that's scarce in contemporary R&B.Even when LUVANMUSIQ hits a club-bangin' apex, the classic grooves of his native Philadelphia are never far behind, as best heard on the album's debut single, "B.U.D.D.Y.," and "Makeyouhappy," which both swing with infectious T.S.O.P.-inspired string and horn lines over boom-bap beats. During the album's more sensual moments, Musiq recalls City of BrotherlyLove soul icons the Delfonics, particularly on the album-closing "Lullaby." Though firmly rooted in his own time, Musiqrespectfully cherry-picks the finest aspects of his city's musical past for a touch of class.

Customer Reviews

I Luv This Musiq (4.5 Stars)
Since 2000 and the release of his debut 'Aijuswanaseing' he's been one of the most loved new age soul singers. 'Luvanmusiq' Is Musiq Soulchild's latest album and his shortest to date a nice collection of melodic,creative and clever songs.

1.B.U.D.D.Y - The lead singer from the album that is a bit different for Musiq, a bit more harder base-wise than his other releases. I gotta say it is by far the best R&B song of 07, It comes off pretty harmless and sweet unlike alot of other 'r&b' singers degrading women and overtly sexual. He sings about just getting to know a girl and starting off as friends as see how things progress, But the only complaint i have it that it just sounds like his older songs and basically the same subject matter but i do love it, the horn stabs in the background sound like from the Patrice Rushten song 'Forgetmenots', Great song did pretty well in the US, reaching #8 on the R&B charts. 10/10

2.Ms Philadelphia - I played this song a few times when i purchased this album and i think this was the only song that took me a while to get into.
It reminded me of his older song 'Womanopoly' but I do like this one now it's pretty sweet, like a follow on to the previous song like him and the girl are dating now getting to know each other now and he's reall feeling her. A great addition to the album Musiq also gives a nod to his home city of Philly. 9/10

3.Teachme - I think i would go as far as to say that this is one of his best songs, ever. Rumoured to be the second single i don't think it will do that well 'coz all in truth as much as i do love Musiq, now a days it's only pop/r&b-lite songs that get any recognition and the deeper more grown-up songs get dashed to the side. The song is very good i love the beat its subtle and doesn't overpower his vocals.The impression i got was he just don't know how to show his affections and just asking the person to bare with him,and help him realise what he has. So sweet 10/10

4.Betterman - I just got bored with this song,I respect and understand that Musiq is in love but we've already had 3 songs with the same subject matter.I'm sorry i had to skip this i think it's the worst song on the entire album the vocals are nice but it just the same cookie cutter song with no real depth of heart just seems to me as a filler track. 4/10

5.Thequestions - The first ballad of the album I liked this one alot, just his vocals and the piano to start of with then the nice melodic strings kick on I just love the way that it makes you think it's gonna kick off with some heavy drum beats, but he keeps it very traditional and almost sad in a way, His vocals make it seem this way much more i think i would still enjoy it if it was just acappella, nice addition. 9/10

6.Today - I got a feeling that this really should be a single i love this song the beat is fantastic and it's just so heartfelt, i love the chorus. Has the same vibe as 'Dontchange' and 'Love' from his previous albums. I mean sometimes it may come off as lazy on Musiq's part jus rehashing old songs but i just loved this one this was one i instantly fell in love with 10/10

7.Makeyouhappy - Beat driven and old skool, reminded me of 'Forthenight' (but a bit worse, coz that song is perfect).It's an ok song i, it just seems a bit predictable but i do like it don't get me wrong but seems like filler once again but it's listenable and makes ya tap your foot 8/10

8.Ridiculous - One of the best songs on the album, very enjoyable the beat is nuts, sounds like a sonic blaster, I played the album to a friend and he said that this is the stand out track 'coz the rest of it sounds the same i agree to an extent but i love the album.The song is just about the person in question is making him feel and hes like "how can someone else had this effect on me" love it, could be a single 10/10

9.Millionaire - Usually i don't like songs about money or how 'thug' u are but i liked this song, reminded me of Avant. The beat is nice, pretty even wasn't what i thought it was gonna be i was thinking some Lil' Jon carbon copy production but it's not its just so sweet i like it but again just sounds like his previous songs 10/10

10.Takeyouthere - As the album is winding down he gives us another slowjam that is another of my favourites reminded me of 'Time' from his 'Juslisen' album.
The song is about just loving each other, but not actually getting to the physical,and he saying even if we don't do anything like that we can stil take each other 'there' it's sweet like alot of his songs and this is a favourite by far. 10/10

11.Lullaby - For some reason when theres songs with this title i just instantly love them (Mariah,Kelly Price). I love this song i think maybe it's my favourite songs it's so sweet. The chorus is great although it did remind me again of Avant it's such a great song. Musiq has always had a great way of expressing love within songs and this one is definately no exception. 10/10

12.Greatestlove - Again i'm usually a lover of the last track on albums and i just love the old skool vibe of this one. The beat is nice and calming, the horns and the piano loop just compliments his voice perfectly and the vocals are great, lyrics maybe could have been a bit less shallow i felt but a classy songs all the same.

Top 5
1.Takeyouthere
2.Lullaby
3.Greatestlove
4.B.U.D.D.Y
5.Teachme

Four albums deep and still got the spark buy it.

The Begining of The Return of The Peculiar Genre
Musiq's last album was little more than forgettable, yes the songs were catchy and were an easy listen but there were no outstanding tracks unlike his first two albums. Maybe that was just a further reminder of the depression that was occuring in Musiq's peculiar genre, his peers who i too would say are in this peculiar genre of Neo-Soul and contemporary r'n'b were not producing great albums either. Erykah's Worldwide Underground striked me as a lazy album that reflected Erykah's confusion of what kind of music she wanted to make no longer neo and not the Phili sound. Anyway two or so years later Musiq brings a refreshing album, it still has the Musiq stamp on it but this time it is more enjoyable and memorable, the lyrics as always are beautifully written. Teachme is one of those songs i think will remind listners why Musiq is still making music four albums later, it is by far one of the best tracks, Betterman is wonderfully produced and has a seventies feel to it, ofcourse Buddy a great single and Makeyouhappy has a similar vibe.
I would highly recommend it and it has certainly brought faith back into this peculiar genre, look forward to seeing Musiq perform the tracks live. RATING-4/5

Immense
A truely warming album.

Very nicely put together, this album ranks along my all time classics right up there with some of donnell jones work.

Its a short album but with no filer tracks, i would recommend this album to anyone who appreicates chilling back with a happy soulfull sound.

definate 5 stars.