Kleopatra's Ringside Report:
"Lip
gloss will drip."
"SOULvival" the new
album from Pop/R&B/Soul singer nee' William Hanford Lee Jr. aka papaLee set for a July 2010 release date is the perfect
gumbo of pop/rock/ soul and funky blues. Given the current economic melt down in the country, most people are going to be
able to relate to the lyrics of songs such as the gospel influenced "Pray" (for me) or "SOULvival" (title
track)...collectors at door...it's tough out here or, "Just Is"...baby's coming...ain't got no money...tax date.
But beyond that, everyone will be able to relate to the funky beats and rhythms used to express this all too real, reality.
Yeah, papaLee's lyrics are right on point painting the plight of a deep-pocketed society with a serious hole.
When all else fails one can forget about their problems by making a pit stop to the
local bar as signified by "Up in Here." Feisty bad girl comic Luenell lends her voice to this track as one of the
girls hanging out at the bar. Funny ad-libs from Lu will make you crack up.
No matter, what the problem, love always flourishes and papaLee shows off a Louisiana-style soulful flair with "Lovin
Man." Warning: Ladies this will make you unbutton the top three buttons of your blouse. Lip-gloss will drip.
From strings to keyboard to vocals, papaLee is a gifted, skilled and polished music
artist. I'm sure he could play a washboard and add zydeco to his repertoire.
Somehow, papaLee has managed to capture the best of a variety of music genres in "SOULvival." Stirred up,
it makes a potent house brew. Take a sip and get high on papaLee.
The
only down side is that "SOULvival" has 10 tracks, which will leave you wanting at least two or more, more, more.
C'mon papaLee give it up!
Related link: www.papaleemusic.com.
