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Are we on the Verge of Another White Boy Invasion?
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Solo artists J.C. Chasez, Justin Timberlake, and Robin Thicke are all releasing
sophomore albums before the end of this year.
Of the three artists, the
most familiar is Justin Timberlake, who's second effort, SexyBack, is
shaping up to be a strong follow-up to
his 2002 debut,
Justified.
Chasez and Thicke haven't experienced as much
commercial success
as Timberlake, but all that may change with Thicke's,
The Evolution of Robin Thicke, and Chasez's new (untitled) release.
Chasez's first album, Schizophrenic, was just that --
Schizophrenia
in both style and flavor.
Schizophrenic
incorporated so many different musical styles and genres that it was more than
just a R&B/Pop album, it had a little something for everyone.
And
while on the subject of 'something for everyone,' Robin Thicke's first album did
an excellent job of showcasing his combination of falsetto voice and writing
ability.
Thicke recently teamed up with super star producer Pharell
Williams and Star Trax for, The Evolution of Robin Thicke, which judging
by the album's first two singles, "Wanna Love U Girl" and "Lost Without You," is
shaping up to be something special.
To fully appreciate artists like Thicke, Chasez, or Timberlake you have to
experience them as they grow rather than waiting on the sidelines to become a
Bandwagoneer.
Case in Point:
Beyonce's first solo effort
shows her growth from one-third of Destiny's Child; Mariah Carey's
Emancipation of Mimi is a totally different sound from what she was doing
on Emotions; Justin Timberlake's first album is a complete 180 from what
he did with NSync.
So as we approach this next surge of quality music,
let's take
the time to discover and celebrate artists who make good music
regardless of color.



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