Title: A well-kept secret surprise & a very good cd!
Product review: I bought Belasco's "Deeper" on a whim, having never heard his music and based solely on a friend's recommendation. I like it a lot. Upon hearing the first track, I immediately thought of Curtis Mayfield, and then later read Belasco's liner notes where he credits Mayfield and the Isley Brothers; and their influences definitely come through in Belasco's music. He's effective as a vocal and instrumental soloist.What I really liked about this cd is it's ability to "play well with others". When I want to shuffle 4-5 cds together, Belasco's "Deeper" mixes well with newer artists such as Joss Stone and Kem; or another mix with some old-school Ramsey Lewis and Roberta Flack. Also, Belasco's instrumental tracks nicely complemented other cds like Joyce Cooling and Walter Beasley.Belasco's "Deeper" is like a fresh sound that you know you've heard before. And it's like hearing it again-- for the first time.
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