Christina Milian - So Amazin’
With her third album, “So Amazin’,” Christina Milian tries to fully transform from peppy pop sweetheart to sweet urban soulstress. But the former Disney Channel hostess has yet to pinpoint her true identity. Here, the mostly midtempo production provided by Miami-based duo Cool & Dre gives synergy, and though Milian often comes off as a third-rate Beyonce, her feathery soprano captivates when her lyrics do not. Lead single “Say I” featuring Young Jeezy is instantly rousing, and her well-publicized breakup with ex-boyfriend actor Nick Cannon seems to be fodder for scorned-woman cuts like “Fooling” and “Who’s Gonna Ride” featuring Three 6 Mafia. Milian’s sound is not strikingly distinctive, and although it can be a fun listen, “So Amazin”‘ only scratches the surface of who she really is.–Billboard
