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Album Review: TOMI – ‘TOMI'
By Jeff Swindoll Oct 3, 2007, 20:43 GMT
TOMI debuts with a self-titled album on Rosehip Records. The R&B artist has worked with Patti Labelle, the Backstreet Boys, and countless others. He came to Rosehip because they shared his philosophy; go with the vision in your soul, without compromise. I can see why an artist would want such freedom and apparently Rosehip offers that.
When I was listening to the album, one of my coworkers walked by and asked why I was listening to Michael Jackson. I don’t think that I’d saddle TOMI with THAT baggage although some of the songs might be reminiscent of some of the great gloved loons earlier, better work.
TOMI’s voice reminds you a bit of that fellow but I don’t think his register is that high. The album has some good tunes on it and mixes R&B, jazz, soul, electronica, and funk and the result is something that you can definitely dance to.
The album addresses many issues, but it seems that sex is at the forefront of TOMI’s mind as song like “Let Me Have Your Body” and “So Much Sex” attest to.
I thought the album had a good beat, but you shouldn’t associate it with that other fellow (as my coworker did) since TOMI is a talent in his own right.
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Im really glad that I bought his album, at first it sounded a little girlish
for me, but then it grew on me he has great melodies that stick in your head
Like Micheal Jackson,Roy Davis jr or Jon B. I also got a chance to see him perform at Great America and his performance really didn't add up with his album, but take a listen anyway if you get a chance. Good Luck TOMI!
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I heard a co-worker playing his cd. I heard the song 'so much sex' it sounded so sexy. and when I saw the artist behind the music, I just had to cop a copy. I cant stop listening to it. I'm saddend to have just found him in 2008 when his album came out in 2007. his PR should have hustled a little more. if they did, he would be on the top chart of R&B I'm sure of it. every time I play his music, somone asked me who he is and then they by a copy. his songs are truthful, candid and very sexy. he is truly talented and he is in no way like MJ. His songs make you just want get down in all ways. why this man is not on the top ten is beyond me. please spread the word on this guy. he is too talented to be just on myspace. Tomi you keep doing what you are doing. there is nothing but garbage out there and you are doing your thing. no additives or perservatives needed. that is hot. god bless you baby. cant wait till the next album. and when are you comming to NY??????
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KendraOct 4th, 2007 - 01:22:14
I thought the CD was awesome. My friends turned me on to it and im so glad i bought a copy. i can't stop playing it now! He's been on myspace for awhile now, im glad the cd finally got it's credit and is on the market.
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