SUPAWOMAN - KIMBERLEY LOCKE
One of the more successful graduates of “American Idol,” Locke makes her eagerly awaited return with a more urban turn than 2003 pop smash “8th World Wonder” and follow-up adult contemporary hits “Better Than This” and “I Could.” Still in force are her supercharged chops, perfectly suited to this robust anthem attesting to the inherent gifts of a good woman in search of a quality man. The slightly amped tempo of the accompanying radio edit gives the track more of a drum ‘n’ bass sting. Locke, more than most members of the franchise, proves that she has long-term prospects. In fact, next to Kelly Clarkson, Locke has the greatest chance of expunging the “A.I.” stigma and becoming an entity of her own. Billboard
