The Real J Israel gives classic soul a modern day spin on his new project, “For The Sake Of R & B.” Fueled by 90’s nostalgia, any decorative veneer is completely stripped away in favor of pure authenticity. Richly textured vocals & lush arrangements take precedence on a 13 track triumph that will heat up your night & forever brighten your day! “When You Need Love” is our entry point to a seductive rendezvous that culminates in a wellspring of passion. The bare-bones construction of the track amps up the emotion & grants the singer’s vocals a sense of urgency. “I Need It” finds the crooner cleverly incorporating lines and phrases from a number of chart-topping hits into the mix while “In This Bed” plays loose with the rhythm to summon forth your inner freak.
“Mr. Good Good” taps into the artist’s expansive imagination as he transforms the object of his affection’s body into a temple of worship. “Missing” describes how lost J feels without the girl of his dreams. The only solution is to disappear together. Garrison Luke, Julius McCarty and Maestro put their foot in the production and pave the way for the blissful euphoria of “I Love You.” Garrison is joined by Legion behind the boards for this one & they launch the singer far into the stratosphere.
“Say” focuses on the deep regret J Israel experiences after letting his soulmate slip away while “Toxic” examines the negative impact triggered by his desire to “roam.” “Keep You Comin” is a primal ode to eroticism soon supplanted by the slinky aesthetic of “You Get It.” “Might Be Something” is a soaring audio gem that already sounds like a Top 40 hit. Hopefully this track won’t be left waiting in the wings because it’s a magnificent vessel ready for liftoff! “Won’t Go Away” serves up stellar Babyface vibes that the legend himself would be humbled by before the platter concludes with the show-stopping “I Love You To Life.” The Real J Israel proves that TRUE singers don’t need autotune and assorted bells & whistles to craft a genuinely great album. He effortlessly conquers the heights most contemporary artists struggle to attain by relying on the talent that lies within.
K.Keith
