K Michelle the People I Used to Know Review
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'Rough around the edges' R&B singer K. Michelle returns with an intriguing fourth studio anthology, 'Kimberly: The People I Used to Know.'
Bold. Unapologetic. Unafraid. Those are just a few adjectives that narrate gimmicky R&B singer K. Michelle. She definitely lives on the border. Her highly predictable fourth studio album, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, exemplifies such edginess. All the same, what stands out the virtually about this project is her powerful, nuanced voice. Throughout, it is the voice that shines brightest.
"Make This Song Cry"
Kimberly kicks off 'poetically' with intro, "Welcome to the people I used to know." A brief number, "Warning," follows, finding Thousand. Michelle referring to herself as 'K Dot,' and more surprisingly, rapping. She even patterns herself after Kendrick Lamar. On "God, Honey, Sexual practice, and Drugs," she wants information technology all – the wholesome, the pleasurable, and shallow things in life. She admits this clearly on the outro of the record. It'due south referenced throughout the course of this soulful, still 'rough effectually the edges' articulation.
"Make This Vocal Cry" samples the Bobby Glenn archetype "Sounds Similar a Honey Song," too as interpolates Jay-Z rap gem, "Song Cry." As e'er, K. Michelle delivers powerful, dramatic vocals. It doesn't take long for the profanity to arrive, in the form of an f-bomb on the first poesy. The chorus is tough, memorable, and catchy.
"I left all my hoes / Told 'em not to phone call and text me no more! / Now yous and then ungrateful / Do you lot know how hard information technology was for me to stay faithful? / Bae, I'mma make this cry / Never let a north***a run across me cry…"
There's never a shortage of passion Michelle. She delivers the goods on "Make This Vocal Weep."
"Kim Chiliad"
"Crazy Like Y'all" balances the contemporary and soul soundly. The melodic lines are quick, incredibly rhythmic, and at times, one-half-rapped. The third verse is all rap, and bold rap for that thing. She's got bars. Regardless, she 'brings it on home' on the soaring chorus. Standout "Kim Thousand" is fueled past 2Pac classic, "I Ain't Mad at Cha," a fitting backdrop every bit she preaches a sermon near black bug, including cultural appropriation. Named later Kim Kardashian, Michelle criticizes her privilege, best evidenced on the memorable chorus.
"Naked in the kitchen while I'thou cookin' collards / I'mma bring my best friend, let her kiss all on ya!" Whoa! "Takes Two" pairs Yard. Michelle with Jeremih, who always seems to be associated with 'sex' songs. Indeed, "Takes Ii" is freaky, focused on the bedchamber. In the aforementioned token, it's soulful and irresistible – amongst the crème de la crème of Kimberly. "Rounds" follows, in all its soulful, alcoholic-fueled sex. Every bit with the bulk album to this bespeak, the melody is rhythmic, highly influenced by hip-hop. Furthermore, the 'IDGAF' vibes continue.
"Either Mode"
From the jump, the aggressive, nasty groove of banger "Either Fashion" stands out. Thousand. Michelle comes out swinging (cussing):
"Ass shots, real or faux / That donkey gon' jiggle for 'em anyhow / Ain't f**kin' with me on your best day."
Chris Brown makes his first advent on pre-chorus, reappearing on the following chorus, likewise as delivering his own verse. He matches the attitude of Michelle. In one case again, we hear Michelle drops bars.
"Altogether" is a sensually-driven, erotic joint. The context of the naughtiness is sex. Amid the pros are great product work, characterized by lush sounds and trap drums. Expectedly, she delivers an excellent vocal performance. She continues to show off her unapologetic personality likewise. On the 2d verse, once again, she raps.
"No Non You"
"F**k Your Man – Interlude" gives K. Michelle a jazzier, classier-sounding, 'out of grapheme' song. Classified as an interlude, it's equally long as a full-length song. Ultimately, equally the explicit song title states, she asserts, "I should f**k your man." Charming, and sung with such coolness. After a litany of swears throughout the album, "No Not You" finds Michelle focuses but on her best aspect – her voice. She exhibits grit, soul, and mental attitude sans colorful words. Likewise, on the throwback "Giving Up on Love," she keeps clean and focused 'on the prize.' In that location's more maturity here and less focus on how much needless profanity and filth can exist uttered.
Following the brief "Help Me Grow – Interlude," "Heaven" finds Chiliad. Michelle 'going out of the box' a bit. This is still R&B, but there's more of pop influence – as in pop balladry that is. Again, she is much classier while her voice continues to practice piece of work. "Run Don't Walk" gets even more pop influence, co-written by Kelly Clarkson, every bit well as Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly. Perhaps the results aren't as intriguing as some of her boldest moments, but showcases her versatility.
"Talk to God"
Following her "Industry Suicide" note, Yard. Michelle comes back 'roaring' with "Talk to God."
"Talk to God about me /How yous feel near me / Wait Him in His eyes / Inquire Him why I'one thousand fly / Talk to God virtually me / How you lot feel within / Let him confirm those lies / Ask him why, oh why, why?"
Sometimes she raps, sometimes she sings, simply she'south always focused on others talking about her, urging them to "talk to God." "Brain on Love" is a soaring, straightforward, beautifully sung ballad. "Woman of My Give-and-take" too looks back to 'the past' for inspiration, clearly influenced and infused with the gospel cues of southern soul in an updated fashion. "Outro," a spoken word interlude, concludes.
Final Thoughts
All in all, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know gives G. Michelle some other enjoyable, well-rounded anthology. If nothing else, she shows how versatile she is artistically, bouncing betwixt being unapologetic, showing class, and e'er flaunting her magnificent vocalization. The album runs a bit long, but, there'southward definitely something for everybody.
Gems: "Make This Vocal Cry," "Kim Yard," "Takes Two," "Either Style," "Birthday," "No Non You," "Giving Up on Love"
K. Michelle • Kimberly: The People I Used to Know • Atlantic • Release: 12.8.17
Photo Credit: Atlantic
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