If we interpret the album title correctly, singer Jaguar Wright wants to get rid of the label neo soul and be considered a true soul singer. That request seems unjustified because her second album also contains all the elements that define the neo soul genre: soulful vocals over beats borrowed from hip-hop. What is missing are the catchy pop melodies that enabled her more successful colleagues to
… make the transition to a large audience. Wright's music is quite elementary and devoid of frivolity. Just like Nikka Costa, she will therefore appeal to a funk and soul audience rather than the typical urban fans. Her headstrong and uncompromising approach - Wright is independent of a major record company - makes her a favorite of only the true connoisseurs. In the Netherlands soul fans can now have a say in this through the concerts she gave in Paradiso and at North Sea Jazz. (MS)more
