Actor / comedian / singer Jamie Foxx likes to pose as a creative machine that can always handle anything. We have seen him star in his role as Ray Charles and how unforgettable that performance was, so weak are the musical adventures of this entertainer. Still, he can't let go of the music completely, because Best Night Of My Life is already his third album. Of course Foxx deserves a fair chance,
… but he smashes it to pieces on the first tracks. In terms of production, the record does not differ much from other urban acts, even though the contribution is from hip-hop producer Bink! very striking. The sad thing about this whole thing is that Jamie Foxx really has nothing to sing about. We never get to know him in a personal way, as is often possible with the larger artists. He can still be forgiven for using Autotune, but the samples from hip-hop classic Big Poppa by The Notorious BIG sound forced and their use can be labeled sacrilege. This is a record that unfortunately cannot be worn by big names. (GL)more
