![]() ![]() Gerald Levert, Producer, Additional Arrangement by, Lead Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, VocalArranger, ExecutiveProducer - Ted Jensen, MasteringEngineer - Jeff Chestek, RecordingEngineer - Mark Ward, Cello - Aaron Draper, Overdubs Drums - Flemuel Brown III, Writer, Drum Programming, AssociateProducer - Randall Bowland, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Writer, Bass, ExecutiveProducer - Niles McKinney, Writer, Wurlitzer Organ, AssociateProducer - Olga Konopelsky, Violin - Emma Kummrow, Violin - Gregory Teperman, Violin - Diane Barnett, Violin - Charles Parker Jr., Violin - Jon Smeltz, RecordingEngineer - Ron A. for the world outside of the United States. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 2002 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. © 2002 Elektra Entertaiment for the United States and WEA International Inc. Core fans will be duly satisfied, whilst new fans will be enchanted by the powerful vocals, capable songwriting, and tuneful melodies throughout the disc.Mystikal, Rap, FeaturedArtist - Michael Tyler, Writer - Larry Gold, Conductor, String Arranger - Gerald Levert, Producer, Additional Arrangement by, Lead Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, VocalArranger, VocalEngineer, ExecutiveProducer - Ted Jensen, MasteringEngineer - Jeff Chestek, RecordingEngineer - Flemuel Brown III, Writer, Drum Programming, AssociateProducer - Randall Bowland, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Writer, Synthesizer, ExecutiveProducer - Niles McKinney, AssociateProducer - Emma Kummrow, Violin - Diane Barnett, Violin - Peter Nocella, Viola - Charles Parker Jr., Violin - Igor Szwec, Violin - Ben Arrindell, MixingEngineer - Jon Smeltz, RecordingEngineer - Alexandra Leem, Viola - Gordon Goss, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Tesa Williams, Background Vocals - Tracy Booth, Background Vocals - Vincent DiLorenzo, Assistant Recording Engineer - Ghislaine Fleischmann, Violin - Carlos Martinez, RecordingEngineer Overall The G-Spot is an enjoyable CD, which proves that Gerald Levert can compete against the new guns. Succumbing to all the clichés associated with this genre such as erotic groans, whispered interludes of dont stops and faux climaxes - its apparent that this lover man needs to draw upon more imaginative ways to seduce the listener at times. But its the dire "The G Spot" which provides the only low spot on the record. ![]() Hardcore Levert fans needn't fear, as there are more than a few traditional love songs laced throughout the CD such as "Catchin Feelin" and "Backbone". But it can hardly be classified as groundbreaking - a word weve become accustomed to associating with one of the most influential players in contemporary jazz. Its a pleasant enough track, with strings, cymbols and harmonies in the right places. Jazz fans will want to check out "Oh What A Night" a collaboration with musical giant Roy Ayers. "Since You Aint Around", "Funny" and "Wildin Me Out" are nice sounding ditties, but its the Marvin Gaye inspired "The Top Of My Head" which stands out both for its nostalgic quality and heartfelt delivery. The vibe alters from hereby onwards as Levert slips into the more familiar role of churning out mid-tempo numbers. Ok, so it will hardly qualify for an Ivor Novello songwriting award, but within a club-orientated context, its absolutely perfect. Mystikal is on fire when he yelps "Shake what ya mama gave ya/ I see by the way you move you can take it/ Hips dont lie.". Kicking off with the dynamic "Too Much Room", Gerald teams up with Mystikal to produce a 3 minute fun feast. His latest CD The G Spot is a highly confident disc, which marries the worlds of classic and contemporary R&B in a way that only a seasoned pro can. Gerald has always maintained a core army of R&B fans who marvel at his offering of authentic soul, which lies in the tradition of the great warblers of our time including Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye. As one third of vocal group LeVert, who enjoyed moderate success in the 80s with their crossover hit Casanova Gerald Levert has since become the most high-profile member of the singing outfit.
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