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About a month and a half ago Jackpot and I attended an intimate listening session for Robin Thicke’s third solo album, Something Else. While the album wasn’t played in its entirety, from what we heard….SHEEESH! The album, in which I did a detailed but brief review of, showcased Robin as one of the most prominent artists in the R&B realm today.

Clearly this man has talent. And though some of you may not be too familiar with the blue eyed bandit (his father, Alan Thicke, played the father on the sitcom Growing Pains), his last album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke, and a bevy of guest appearances before and after, have kept him relevant in the world of music.

Today, B.E.T. You Haven’t Heard This brings you the first official helping from Robin’s new album, Something Else, which is slated to hit stores July 1st via Interscope Records.

Robin Thicke- Magic

Like it, Love it or Leave It???? SPEAK UPPPPPP!!!!

Sincerely

Low “Who’s got that MAGIC for LowKey?” Key 

Since our first attempt at Sneak Peek received a lot of great feedback, I thought, ‘why not try it again.’ Back for another round, Sound Off’s Sneak Peek is bringing you inside the studio for an exclusive preview of Robin Thicke’s new album, Something Else. 

Though we arrived at the studio 30 min. after the original start time, we still managed to snag a couple pics and hear some interesting and intriguing material from the project. Accompanied by dim lights, 4 bottles of wine, and a plethora of candles, I could have sworn I was about to start recording my own R&B album.

Below you can check out a brief description of some of the songs we heard and also a couple of flicks of the session. ENJOY!!

SideStep- An uptempo number driven by a tantalizing bass line, Thicke’s feel good plea of receiving love from his significant other will not only put you and yours on the dance floor, but will also provide you with an old school type of confidence your parents were once accustomed to!

Magic- Accompanied with a barrage of horns and an assortment of congas, “Magic” propels the image of what seems like an inside look at the perfect relationship he and his wife, Paula Patton, have!

Dream World- Painting the perfect atmosphere of what HIS world would consist of, the mellow and melodic tune will initiate the thought process of your very own “Dream World!” Whether it’s an interracial couple walking down the dirt roads of Mississippi, or informing Van Gough he’s missed, Robin covers all corners.

Sweetest Love- Describing a type of love that couldn’t get any sweeter, Thicke’s approach to this subject could easily be pegged as a female favorite. I, for one, will have this song on repeat when in the presence of my significant other.

Mr. Loverman- Any female who’s listened to at least one song from Robin’s catalog probably wonders how the R&B vet fairs as a lover. But since he’s married, you’ll have to do one of two things: listen to this song or just ask his wife Paula Patton. And since a majority of you are equipped with common sense, I’m sure you’ll be listening to the song.

Robin Thicke controlling the boards during the listening session at Legacy Studios.

Robin Thicke and Danyel Smith’s (EIC of Vibe Magazine) assistant, Shirea Caroll, squeeze in a quick flick!

Andre Harrell, Robin Thicke and Robin’s manager at the listening session.

Sincerely Yours,

Low “I can’t wait for this dude’s album” Key  

P.S. Danyel Smith running up on me and Jackpot outside of Legacy Studios was PRICELESS lol! “Who are you guys??? I don’t know ya’ll.”

As I’ve discussed in a previous blog, Blue-Eyed Soul wasn’t born yesterday. Robin Thicke, Amy Whinehouse and Justin Timberlake are just the latest singers to join a movement who began in the 60s and reached a peak in the 80s with singers like Michael McDonald, Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates) and Rick Astley just to name a few. 

As always, folks disagreed on which singers have earned the “black” or “soulful” tags.  While some credit Phil Collins for being soul, the aforementioned artists had us thinking they were brothers before we finally saw their videos. So, what exactly about a singer makes him sound “black?” Is it all vocals, or does it also have to do with production? Sound Off!

–Jackpot