Of late, male R&B groups have become a rare commodity. Hoping to change that is this latest offering from Chris Stokes—the man behind teen throbs B2K, IMx and Marques Houston. With members ranging in age from 19 to 25, this Atlanta - and Los Angeles-based quartet targets an adult audience with soulful, gospel-honed four-part harmonies.
Framing the picture is a gritty, street-edged vibe accented by lyrically frank looks at love. Songs like "Breakin the Law," where "moving violation" and other traffic terms are used as metaphors for lovemaking, do not measure up to the group's potential. But N2U's surefire performances on "No . . . Say No," "Beauty" and lead single "Issues" will spirit you back to the good old days of Jodeci and Boyz II Men.
In fact, the group's secret weapon just may be Antonio Avant (aka Asa), whose commanding lead vocals recall former BLACKstreet member Dave Hollister.
Album: "Issues" (2005)
Intro (Because Of You)
Freakin' You (Set The Mood)
Baby Mama Love
Pillow Talk
Breakin' The Law
Coming From The Heart
No...Say No
Ain't That Bad
Don't Take Your Love Away
Issues
Beauty
Don't Leave
I Promise You
Other songs
I Miss You
Framing the picture is a gritty, street-edged vibe accented by lyrically frank looks at love. Songs like "Breakin the Law," where "moving violation" and other traffic terms are used as metaphors for lovemaking, do not measure up to the group's potential. But N2U's surefire performances on "No . . . Say No," "Beauty" and lead single "Issues" will spirit you back to the good old days of Jodeci and Boyz II Men.
In fact, the group's secret weapon just may be Antonio Avant (aka Asa), whose commanding lead vocals recall former BLACKstreet member Dave Hollister.
N2U Song
Album: "Issues" (2005)
Intro (Because Of You)
Freakin' You (Set The Mood)
Baby Mama Love
Pillow Talk
Breakin' The Law
Coming From The Heart
No...Say No
Ain't That Bad
Don't Take Your Love Away
Issues
Beauty
Don't Leave
I Promise You
Other songs
I Miss You
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