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Jamie Foxx's second release as a solo artist is his first since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 film RAY. It is natural, then, that UNPREDICTABLE would be a much higher-profile affair than 1994's PEEP THIS. The production credits include top-currency names like Timbaland and Sean Garrett. And guest stars? Forget about it. Common, Ludacris, Twista, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige, just to name a few, make appearances and help boost Foxx's credibility as one of the most popular kids on the block.
Foxx's music falls firmly into the category of sultry, hip-hop-inflected R&B a la R. Kelly. And like Kels, Foxx too has a penchant for bedroom themes, as UNPREDICTABLE pulses with the rhythm of sex. His study of Ray Charles's bluesy, elastic vocal style holds him in good stead, though: Foxx has an authoritative delivery on both uptempo grooves ("Warm Bed") and slinky slow jams ("VIP"). While not exactly groundbreaking, the album--with its superior production, excellent guest spots, and Foxx's impressive performances--still comes off a winner.
Recording information: Audiovision Studios, Miami, FL; Brandon's Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA; Circle House Studios, Miami, FL; DPS Studios, Atlanta, GA; FoxxHole Remote Recordings; FoxxHole Studios, Tarzana, CA; Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL; Sony Studios, New York, NY; Unsung STudios, Sherman Oaks, CA; Zac Digital, Atlanta, GA.
Photographer: Ben Watts.
Unknown Contributor Role: Stephen Siravo Jr.
Arranger: Daron Jones.
Personnel: Jamie Foxx (sound effects); Jamie Foxx (vocals); Mary J. Blige (vocals); Common, Kanye West, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Game, Twista (rap vocals); Charile "CSUN" Bereal (guitar); Face (acoustic guitar, percussion); Tim Pierce (acoustic guitar); Joel Pargman, Timothy Loo, Ilana Setapen, Movement Orchestra (strings); Rob Lewis (piano); Warryn Campbell (programming); Mateo Laboriel (drum programming).
Audio Mixers: John Frye; Manny Marroquin; Orlando Rashid; Jimmy Douglas; Jimmy Douglass; Ralph Patlan; Serban Ghenea; Bruce Buechner.
Tank; Sean Garrett; Jamie Foxx; Mateo Laboriel; Breyon Prescotti; Daron Jones; Face; Charile "CSUN" Bereal; Practice Team; Harold Lilly; Ron Feemster; James "Polow Da Don" Jones; Mike City; NO I.D.; Timbaland; Big D; Warryn Campbell; Jim Jonsin; Face; Tank; Sean Garrett; Jamie Foxx
Engineer
Dru Castro; Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica; Orlando Rashid; Vernon Mungo; Franny "Franchise" Graham; Kamel Abdo; Marc Stephen Lee; Paul Boutin; Bruce Buechner
ONE OF THE BEST I love this CD, it is GREAT!!! Submitted by jadenarcisse (VACHEREIE< LOUISIANA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
JAMIE: COMEDIAN/ACTOR/SINGER All I have to say is that if you have seen Jamie's work as a comedian and an actor, you will not be disappointed by this CD. He is the real deal, the genuine artist. Submitted by christinerice2006 (Cleveland, OH USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Jaime is talented This man can do it all and he ain't bad to look at either. Great voice...very versatile...on one song, he sounds just like John Legend! Submitted by suniwon (Merced, California) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A musical masterpiece This CD is out of control baby. J. Foxx scored big with me. It's got music for every situation pure, pleasant, and private. I got nothing but LOL for this CD. Submitted by proagent04 (Jackson, TN, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Never Predicted Yo, Many might say that Jamie Foxx is a moocher riding on the coat tail of the Box Hit "Ray"...Some might say that he is just another actor/comedian tryna make a lil more dough. Please dont underestimate this CD, Jamie Foxx is truly Unpredictable. From the slow melodic tunes of R&B to the Hip Hop Sounds that make you bounce to the beat, this CD is truly worth it! Submitted by Nikki (Mobile, AL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
ONE OF THE BEST
Never Predicted
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