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Copasetik & Cool is another strong showing from Hilary Mwelwa, who remains one of the best contemporary R&B performers around right now. Anyone familiar with her voice will be pleased to hear more of the same; this means accomplished, non-showy vocals and well-rounded subject matter. As on Soul Organic, the arrangements backing her are well crafted and executed with skill -- with lush hip-hop, acoustic folk, uptown soul, and relatively gritty disco-funk all playing roles -- but they err on the side of over-politeness and occasionally lack oomph. The hourlong length can be draining as well, but when it comes down to it, Mwelwa and her partners have made a second enjoyable, multi-dimensional album. ~ Andy Kellman
Recorded at Earth Lounge, Titanic, and Strong Room, London, England; Right Track Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: Iceberg Slim, Iceburg Slim, Roots Manuva (rap vocals); Paul Powell (guitar); Lucy Wilkins, Howard Gott, Ruth Gottlieb, Dave "Soulfingers" Williams (violin); Sophie Sirota, Robert Spriggs (viola); Sara Wilson, Oliver Kraus (cello); Steve Hamilton (saxophone); Ben Edwards (trumpet); Michael Kearsey (trombone); Steve Corley (piano); Bishop Brad (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); VRS (keyboards, drums, programming, background vocals); Nasser Bouzida (drums); Ed Raso (programming); Hilary Mwelwa, Keeley Burton (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Ed Raso; Darryl Lavictoire; Jonathan Quarmby; Kevin Bacon .
Recording information: Mush's Place; Strongroom Studios, London, England; The Earthlounge, London, England; Titanic Studios, London, England.
Photographer: Kristina Hasland.
Hil St. Soul includes: Hillary Mwelwa (vocals); Mushtaq, VRS (various instruments).
Additional personnel: Roots Manuva, Iceberg Slimm (rap vocals).
Hil St Soul Copasetik & Cool Songs | 1. | Copasetik & Cool - (featuring Roots Manuva) |
| 2. | All That (+ a Bag o' Chips) - (Strings Mix) |
| 3. | For the Love of You |
| 4. | Alright |
| 5. | What's Goin' Down? |
| 6. | Pieces |
| 7. | Shine |
| 8. | Blue Tears |
| 9. | Mad Love |
| 10. | I've Got Me |
| 11. | Lonely Road |
| 12. | Think Again - (radio edit) |
| 13. | Reach as One |
| 14. | All That (+ a Bag o' Chips) - (Mustaq Remix, Mustaq remix, featuring Iceberg Slimm) |
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Copasetik & Cool Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   Absolutely Fantastic!
Hil St Soul is way over the top! It has become one of my new all time favorite groups. I initially purchased the CD because I had heard the single, "For the love of you." I now have so many other favorites on the CD. I look forward to purchasing more from Hil St Soul.
Submitted by pfairchild3 (Oak Park, Il) 
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 Smooth, Special, Sensational
I have the first CD and I was not sure about the 2nd knowing how sometimes sophomore CD's can be disappointing. However this 2nd effort is outstanding.
Submitted by bertjr (Cranberry Township, PA)
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Great
I originally purchased this CD for the song "Pieces" I didn't think that it would be any good, but I found that I like this more than I like the CD that I purchased along with it. Let's just say that since I bought this CD it is the only one that I have listened to in my car since.
Submitted by J. Lacey (S. Fallsburg, NY, USA)
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Another great one from Hil St. Soul. I am particularly proud of ma home girl Hillary!!!. Cant wait for more.
Submitted by Chisanga (Lusaka ,Zambia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No SWEET AND SULTRY VOCALS GET FUNKDAFIED!!!
I happened upon this CD while shopping for the new CEE-LO and had the chance to listen to it. "WOW, what a true gem to come across", is all I could think of from the first track feat. ROOTS MANUVA "of which I'm a big fan of" and throughout the entire disc!!!!! They had 1 left and I snatched it up quickly. This has got to be one of the best Neosoul, funky, groovey, jazzy mixtures of sound I've heard in a while!!! Just try to imagine a mixture of India Arie, Joss Stone, Remy Shand and the JazzyFatNasties all rolled into 1.....!!!!! Now that's one hell of a mix, but there it is and from begining to end you'll love every lost drop of tasteful soul that comes out!!!! A must have for any fan of the genre... Happy listening!!!
Submitted by Big-D (S.A., Texas USA)
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