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Maysa - Metamorphosis
Year Of Release: October 14, 2008
Label: Shanachie
Bitrate: 320 kbps

Editorial Reviews - Amazon - Product Description
Maysa's 2008 Shanachie Records release, Metamorphosis, is a 12 song tour de force of Maysa originals! As one of the most unique soul/jazz vocalists of the past fifteen years, she has been the featured lead vocalist of the groove/dance ensemble Incognito and Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. Special guest artists, Najee and Nick Colionne along with hit making producers Rex Rideout (Ledisi, Will Downing, Angie Stone), Ronnie Garrett ( Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, Patti LaBelle ) and Chris 'Big Dog' Davis ( Kim Waters, Phil Perry, George Clinton ), combine to make Maysa's vision a reality. Highlights include the Brazilian-tinge 'Simpatico, Maysa's provocative 'I Need A Man' and 'Walk Away'.

The smooth chanteuse of nu jazz transforms into a solid leading lady on METAMORPHOSIS placing her at the forefront of female soul/jazz vocalists. The stunning singer is well known for her vocal offerings in the popular British jazz/R&B outfit Incognito, but not everyone knows that Maysa moved to Hollywood straight out of college to join Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. This brand new Shanachie release glistens with rich production, thick grooves, scrumptious vocals and exciting guest performances from Najee, Angela Johnson, Nick Colionne and label mate Global Noize. METAMORPHOSIS is the soundtrack for you whether you're looking to chill or be inspired... seeking to groove or in the mood for loungin'. From the current radio single, a song for Incognito's Bluey, "Let's Figure It Out," to the heart-wrenching "I Need A Man," a song that motivated Maysa to produce a Barack Obama-empowered video to go along with ( click on YouTube link to view ), METAMORPHOSIS is a stunning new release from track 1 to track 12! ~ Sandy Shore

Undeniably the best female vocalist of contemporary soul and smooth jazz, Maysa Leak returns to true form with her latest release "Metamorphosis". After recording two consecutive classic soul remake albums, Maysa came back in full force with this project which contains all new fresh original material. Produced by Rex Rideout, Chris Davis & Ronnie Garrett, Maysa delivers a knock-out performance on each song. A mixture of up-tempo, mid-tempo and sultry love ballads, sprinkled with a taste of Brazilian flavor, Maysa's silky smooth voice will take you to paradise. This is one of those CDs that you can just pop in, press play, pour a glass of Cabernet ( or a vino of your taste ) and just chill out from beginning to end without hitting the skip button.

The album starts off with "Simpatico", a mid-tempo song about true love and compatibility - a great song to get the mood flowing. Next comes "My Destiny", featuring Najee (on flute, not sax) and "Never Really Ever", which continue in the same vein as the first track. "Let's Figure It Out" features Nick Colionne on some groovy guitar riffs set to a calypso/house beat. Maysa expresses herself like never before on "I Need A Man". No, this is not your typical "I need a man to sex my body" kinda song that you hear so much on mainstream radio these days, but this song has some serious depth and meaning to it - just listen to the lyrics. "Higher Love" is another great song featuring again both Najee & Nick Colionne. All of the remaining tracks are excellent as well. On the last track, "A Conversation With The Universe", you may want to put the wine down and dance a step or two because this song will make you want to groove and move. This is a great closing song for the album.

Maysa co-wrote most of the songs, probably more than any of her previous albums. This is definitely her best album. You'll just have to hear for yourself - take my word for it. When you buy this CD, I recommend getting three copies: one for the ride, one for the crib and one to give to your best friend. They will love you for it!

In my opinion, this will probably turn out to be her biggest selling album and is definitely Grammy Award material. I only hope that smooth-jazz radio actually give this CD some serious airplay and grant Maysa the respect that she truly deserves. ~ Dr. Feel

Personnel:
Rex Rideout - keyboard programming
Michael White - drum
Chris "Big Dog" Davis - various instruments
Wayne Bruce, Darrell Crooks - guitar
Ronnie Garrett - bass instrument
Maysa - vocals, background vocals
Michael Ripoll
D.J. Logic - programming, sound effects, turntables, unknown instrument
Tommy Martin - acoustic guitar
Herman Johnson - strings, keyboard, drum
Melvin Jones - trumpet
Angela Johnson - keyboard programming, background vocals
Also: Najee, Nick Colionne, Global Noize

Maysa - Metamorphosis tracklist
01 A Conversation With The Universe
02 All I Do
03 Grateful
04 Happy Feelings
05 Higher Love
06 I Can't Help It
07 I Need A Man
08 Let's Figure It Out - A Song For Bluey
09 Love So True
10 My Destiny
11 Never Really Ever
12 Simpatico
13 Take Me Away
14 Walk Away

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