A stunning double album released in 2017, Feel the Real shows the full range of his ability and imagination, leaving no doubt that this proud child of soul has become a master himself. Collaborations with The Roots on 2002’s “Break You Off” and Swizz Beatz on 2011’s “Anything” prove he’s just as polished when it comes to bangers and club jams. On his further albums with Def Jam and Atlantic, Johnson maintained that close connection to soul’s golden age while skillfully incorporating elements of hip-hop, funk, and reggae.

Beatboxer Scratch’s surreal vocalese electrifies his 'Introlude' and the rhythmically stuttering 'Speechless,' while James Poyser crafts a churchy Fender Rhodes bounce on 'My Girl.' For his part, our host is an unpretentious gentleman who shyly asks a girl out on 'Just Friends. He’s kept that torch burning strongly ever since he scored immediate success with 2000’s Aijuswanaseing(I Just Want To Sing), a deftly handled debut that established him as a leading light of neo-soul. Musiq Soulchild surrounds himself with Philly talent on his debut. He added Soulchild to honor the many ‘60s and ‘70s heroes that have always inspired him: giants like Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and Marvin Gaye. Pronounced “music,” the first part of Taalib Johnson’s distinctive moniker grew out of Music Boy, a nickname Johnson gained as a teen who was keen to show off his gifts whether he was performing at open mic nights or beatboxing for local MCs in Philadelphia, where he was born in 1977. Aijuswanaseing Studio Albums Musiq Soulchild - Love You Might Like Musicians Like You Also Purchased More from DJ Finesse.

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