I DON’T KNOW WHY (I LOVE YOU) - THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES
It has certainly been a hot minute since the Brand New Heavies released new material. But the band that helped usher in the acid-jazz movement of the early ’90s is back with singer N’Dea Davenport in tow. Easily one of the seven wonders of the world, the vocally gifted Davenport doesn’t just sing lyrics, she inhabits them. Witness “I Don’t Know Why (I Love You),” which sounds like some long-lost Hot Wax track by the Honey Cone. Original Heavies bandmates Jan Kincaid, Andrew Love Levy and Simon Bartholomew lovingly surround Davenport’s soulful delivery with spirited, funk-kissed rhythms. This is the real deal, kids. The group’s new album, “Get Used to It,” arrives June 27. Consider it a soundtrack for summer 2006. Billboard
