This is Michael Mixerr. Today I will review Native Black - Native Black from 1994.
The debut Native Black album has a more Hip Hop and R&B influenced sound in their production and instrumentals rather than Soul music. Note the 'New Jack Swing' influence. A lot of everything was arranged with a lot of attention & effort in terms of musical arrangement and vocal notes. You notice a musical transition in evolution from New Jack Swing to R&B on this album.
Settle Down is a smooth sultry low tempo song that is a Keith Sweat cover. The trio does an excellent job mastering their vocals for this particular track. Settle Down is really catchy. You Are My Everything is a love song Henceforth the title.
Native Black was dope! It’s tragically sad they unfortunately were never noticed by R&B fans and the music industry alike. Albums like this don’t get shine they deserve. One can wonder what might have been if Native Black had gotten recognition.
[Native Black is Jerry Sanders, Kenny "KD" Patterson, and Darryl. They are from Cincinnati, Ohio. Word has it they are in the process of getting the group back together to record.]
I rate this album, Native Black, 5/5*****!
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