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LUMIDEE: UNEXPECTED
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UK release date 07.05.2007
She was 'Almost Famous' until she got struck by the one-hit wonder bug which went on to silence her for four years.
Lumidee had it all; the summer smash, the popularity, and all the connections she could ever dream of, and then âpoofâ she disappeared off the radar. Back for a second bite at the cherry, Lumidee releases âUnexpectedâ through her new label TVT (Teedra Moses, Lil Jon) and the result shows a great deal more promise than her debut LP.
A potentially big single comes in the form of âSheâs Like The Windâ, featuring Terror Squad crooner Tony Sunshine, and, yes, it is a reworking of the Patrick Swayze âDirty Dancingâ song. âStuck On Youâ is an emotionally-pleasing cut, backed with a beautiful Spanish guitar, and proves that Lumidee means business. âCrazyâ plays like a seductive roller-coaster ride that could give even Beyoncé a serious run for her money, and there are even a few reggae-inspired joints (âCute Boyâ and âFeelinâ Like Makinâ Loveâ) for those feeling the Caribbean flavour. With a strong cast, including Snoop Dogg, Shaggy and Jim Jones, featuring on the album and a wide range of styles for listeners of all kinds, this LP just might put Lumidee back in the spotlight.
Words Will Lavin
