Albright ft Vivian Sessoms: Sunny One Day
It's a beautiful day at Bert Ferguson Park in Cordova...nice breeze...not many people here. My friend Janci, her son Javi, and I decided to just chill out today. I am sitting here on the swings thinking there couldn't be a better way to do a music review. Today's lucky artists are Albright featuring Vivian Sessoms, and the CD in question has been named "One Sunny Day". This duo is made up of Chris Parks and Vivian Sessoms. Vivian is a native of Harlem, NY. She has been in the music business for years doing everything from commercial jingles to singing background for the likes of Michael Jackson, Cher, and Pink just to name a few. Chris Parker has written and produced for Lalah Hathaway and he also plays bass for Amel Larrieux, Rashaan Patterson, George Duke and Patti Austin. When the two met at a recording session where Vivian was to be a guest on the upcoming CD, who would have known that the two would later form "BLACK CHERRI" production company. Black Cherri has produced and written for a number of artist. In addition to the commercial jingles for such clients as Canon, Cover Girl, Volvo, Dark and Lovely and X-Box.
"One Sunny Day" is a beautiful 14 track CD. The first single that was released entitled "dunno what"has a nice "hip dip" melody. This track is simply about a person that is in love, but seems a bit surprised at their feelings. Somehow they come to terms and appreciate this emotion before the track ends. Another song I was really diggin' was track two: "Tainted". Whew, I don't know how many times I have used this word but Albright is giving it a different meaning than I normally do. The beat to this song is so funky and it may easily be recognized as the same beat of Slum Villages "Tainted". This song is actually a remake of an early 80's classic by "Soft Cell". As I am trying to keep my balance on this swing, while trying not to drop my laptop I'm taking mental notes of my "White Zin" cut "Love Can Turn you Around." Vivian's voice on this track made me feel the emotions behind each word she belted out. Just listening to the blends of the keyboard, guitar and the seductive suggestions the two make is beyond an eargasmic combination. The lyrics "Love can turn you around love can make you sit down and think about tomorrow" made me wonder if she is singing from experience. Love is a wonderful thing... Now, back to the review. Other tracks like "It's Alright", "Heroin", "Ghettoland", "Searchin'" and "U" are all ear worthy creations that bring up the social issues that we need to address and do something about. Janci is feeling "He Who Knows". She says that its a nice jazzy track with a deep soulful feel along with a bit of seduction. Don't just take my ears for it. Go out and buy the CD- visit myspace.com/albrightmusic to get more info on the duo and to purchase their music.
Marvina
vina@neosoulville.com