Musiq Soulchild – Aijuswanaseing

Album Info

Artist: Musiq Soulchild

Title: Aijuswanaseing

Year: 2000

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Tracklist

  • 1. Scratch Introlude (0:46)
  • 2. Girl Next Door (4:46)
  • 3. You And Me (4:20)
  • 4. Just Friends (Sunny) (4:11)
  • 5. Mary Go Round (3:41)
  • 6. 143 (4:57)
  • 7. Love (5:04)
  • 8. My Girl (3:20)
  • 9. Musiq Soulchild - Interlude (1:25)
  • 10. Seventeen (3:22)
  • 11. L' Is Gone (3:20)
  • 12. Speechless (3:23)
  • 13. Poparatzi (3:57)
  • 14. Settle For My Love (5:40)
  • 15. You Be Alright (7:00)

Review

I've gotta say, Musiq Soulchild's debut album "Aijuswanaseing" was a breath of fresh air when it came out in 2000. Pronounced "I Just Wanna Sing," it was a unique blend of soulful melodies and contemporary hip-hop vibes that really captured the moment. The title basically says it all – it's about his love for music, and the album delivers that in spades. The smooth, soulful sound is infectious, making it hard not to get caught up in the rhythm.

What really stands out is the variety of production on the album. With contributions from different producers, you get a rich, layered sound that's part of what makes "Aijuswanaseing" so special. Tracks like "Just Friends (Sunny)" and "Love" showcase Musiq's skill at crafting catchy, heartfelt songs that really tug at your emotions. It's a solid debut that marked him as a force to reckon with in the R&B scene, and its moderate success on the Billboard 200 is a testament to that. With his distinctive voice and style, "Aijuswanaseing" was something new in the early 2000s R&B landscape, and it paved the way for Musiq's future success. - Sienna