THE RED CLAY CHRONICLES - ANTHONY DAVID
Anthony David traverses the thin line between R&B and soul elegantly and eloquently on his second solo set. Adding more beats to the mix, he tunes up a stronger R&B vibe versus the stripped-down, acoustic soul on his buzz-building 2004 set, “3 Chords and the Truth.” Fortifying his efforts is a diverse array of vocalists, many of them from Savannah, Ga., native David’s adopted hometown of Atlanta: PJ Morton, Tori Alamaze, Laurnea, Kiesha Jackson and India.Arie. Jazz guitarist Earl Klugh brings a special touch to a remix of one of the set’s midtempo charmers, “Smoke One.” Whether channeling Bill Withers on the love ballad “Words” (featuring India.Arie) or socially conscious singer/rapper Gil Scott-Heron on the gentrification-themed title track, David ultimately hooks you with his top-notch storytelling. Billboard
