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For Frankie J's 2005 album, THE ONE, the Mexican-born crooner offers up an impressive collection of songs helmed by a noteworthy array of producers, including Mario Winans and Irv Gotti. And while these established music-makers could have turned out an Usher clone, the man born Francisco Javier Bautista maintained enough creative control to craft more of a sensitive, balladeer persona for himself. The singer's style is exemplified by the lush "Story of My Life," with acoustic-guitar accompaniment and a pleading tone that's more yearning than desperate. Throughout THE ONE, however, J's Latin roots are never far away, as he croons Spanish couplets amid the snappy beats of the R&B-flavored remake of Aventura's bachata hit "Obsession (No Es Amor)," which features rapper Baby Bash. J's falsetto rings convincingly on the Winans-produced Jodeci-like jam "Can't Say It's Love" and the title track, with its perfect blend of clavinet, strings, and backing vocals. Even when the vibe gets a bit rougher, as with "On the Floor," Frankie J holds his own. As a bonus, THE ONE tacks on extra cuts, including an all-Spanish reading of "Obsession (No Es Amor)." One Music | List Price | $22.99 (You save $7.00) | | Category | R&B Albums, Soul/R&B CDs, Contemporary R&B | | Label | Sony BMG | | Orig Year | 2005 | | CD Universe Part number | 6874570 | | Catalog number | 726872 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Apr 12, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Additional Info | Hong Kong |
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| | Remy Shand Way I Feel CD (2002)
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$12.59 THE WAY I FEEL was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album.
"Take A Message" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance."Rocksteady" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.
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| | LSG2 CD (2003)
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