Aijuswanaseing

by Musiq Soulchild

Overview

With his 2000 debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), Musiq Soulchild is sure to make an indelible mark on the R&B soundscape. Aijuswanaseing is a remarkable collection of songs that successfully showcases Soulchild's vocal talent and versatility as he crisscrosses the analogous styles of R&B, soul, and rap. On the up-tempo track "Girl Next Door," the singer demonstrates the smooth, rich texture of his voice. "Girl Next Door" is a romantic exchange that features the vocal prowess of Ayana of the duo Aaries. Tracks like the confident and playful "Just Friends" and the indelibly funky "My Girl" pick up the pace of the album, suggesting the possibility for future dancefloor remixes. The somber, soul-searching track "Mary Go Round" and the earnest sentiments on "Love" display Musiq's mellow, sincere side. The slow-paced wonder quality of "143" echoes a snippet of the style of fellow soul sista Erykah Badu (not a surprise since Musiq lists her high on his list of influences). There is also an apparent hint of the likes of Soulchild's idol Stevie Wonder in the rhythmic finger-snapping beat and experimental vocal riffs on "143," serving as evidence that Soulchild's voice is strong enough to stand on its own. The album is a casual yet valiant excursion that mirrors the many faces of a model swooner: a calm, cool, and collected attitude, mixed with a light sense of humor and a healthy serving of poise, swank, and sensitivity. Aijuswanaseing paints an aural portrait of this model combination which is best brought to life on the slyly flirtatious "Just Friends (Sunny)," which is featured on the Nutty Professor II soundtrack (Universal, 2000). Aijuswanaseing is the perfect backdrop for an intimate candlelit evening or just a casual stroll on a sunny afternoon. ~ Kerry L. Smith

Product Details

Release Date:	09/22/2023
Label:	Def Jam
UPC:	0602455794017

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Musiq Soulchild   Primary Artist,Vocals,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Osunlade   Primary Artist,Bass,Drums,Fender Rhodes,Featured Artist
Angie Stone   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Musiq   Primary Artist
Ayana   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
AAries   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Pino Palladino   Bass
Junius Bervine   Keyboards
Ben Kenney   Bass (Electric)
Leonard Hubbard   Bass
Isaac Phillips   Guitar
Eric Tribbett   Drums
Andre Harris   Strings,Keyboards
Vidal Davis   Keyboards,Drums
James Poyser   Organ,Keyboards,Wurlitzer
Ayinke   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Larry Gold   String Conductor
Eric Roberson   Vocals (Background)
Francesco Romano   Guitar
Pete Kuzma   Piano,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Junius Bervine   Composer,Producer
Mercedes Martinez   Composer
Osunlade   Composer,Producer
Storm   Engineer
Frank Sutton   Engineer
Patrice Rushen   Composer
Jon Smeltz   Engineer
Jill Scott   Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Musiq Soulchild   Composer,Vocal Arrangement,Executive Producer
George Winston   Composer
Tracey Moore   Composer
K. Jones   Composer
Louis Alfred III   Engineer
T. Johnson   Composer
Leonard Hubbard   Composer
A. Harris   Composer
Edward Green   Composer,Composer
Yusuf Rahman   Composer
T. Moore   Composer
Freddie Washington   Composer
Musiq   Composer
Steve Manning   Mixing
Comissioner Gordon   Mixing
Kwaku Alston   Photography
Jerome Hipps   Executive Producer
Aaron Livingston   Composer
Taalib Johnson   Composer
Ahmir Thompson   Composer
Kyle Jones   Composer,Composer
Sharee Brown   Composer
Milton Brand   Composer
A. Robeteou   Composer
Carvin Higgins   Composer
Charles Robeteou   Composer
Serban Ghenea   Mixing,Engineer
Tariq Trotter   Composer
Tony Prendatt   Mixing
Charles Wright   Composer
James Poyser   Composer,Producer
Vikter Duplaix   Mixing,Producer,Drum Programming
Freddie Hubbard   Composer
Magdaleno Martinez   Composer
Akisia Grigsby   Design,Art Direction
Michael McArthur   Executive Producer
V. Davis   Composer
Jimmy Gray   Composer
Andre Harris   Composer,Producer
Angie Stone   Composer
Keith Pelzer   Composer,Engineer,Vocal Arrangement
Bobby Hebb   Composer
Ivan Barias   Composer,Producer
Ed King   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Drum Programming
Larry Gold   String Arrangements
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins   Composer
Eric Roberson   Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Russell Elevado   Mixing
Pat Metheny   Composer
Rob Chiarelli   Mixing
S. Brown   Composer