Unexpected - LUMIDEE
On her sophomore album, R&B singer Lumidee attempts to showcase her rapping capacity, but falls short of the mark. Fortunately, her singing efforts have considerably improved on this set. On the Patrick Swayze-sampling “She’s Like the Wind,” the Spanish Harlem native jadedly rhymes, “Always with the best, put them other dudes to rest, so you ain’t gotta stress.” Even when assisted by renowned producers like Scott Storch (”Could Be Anything”), Lumidee’s verses are too often bland and elementary (”I could be your miss, you could be my man, walking through the hood, hand in hand”). Still, airy, fresh tracks like the reggae-shaded “Feel Like Makin’ Love” featuring Shaggy, and the sensual “Stuck on You” (”I wish that I could be your lucky charm”), demonstrates Lumidee’s growth. Billboard
