
Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Shaheedulla & Stereotypes (. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne (Deluxe Edit. Kool Keith - Black Elvis/Lost In Space (1999). Various Artists - Death Row: The Singles Collectio. Various Artists - America Is Dying Slowly (1996). Just like his soul forefathers, everything about Jaheim is honest and heartfelt. For "Everywhere I Am," Jaheim recorded a postcard to his mother, who died before he gained fame it's another testament to his power as an artist that Still Ghetto never descends into maudlin sentiments. The single "Fabulous" is simply beautiful, balancing aīack-in-the-day feel with self-esteem issues and riding out with aĬhorus of children's voices. "I Forgot to Be Your Lover," a great performance that's a natural fit To relationships than love itself one of the best is "Put That Womanįirst," his remake of the Stax nugget William Bell's Takes the loverman persona to another level, devoting more songs here Older than he actually is (basically, about as old as the soul samplesĭotted throughout the record) and marks him as one of the few R&BĪrtists active who can summon the spirit of a Teddy Pendergrass.
His voice: a deep, throaty croon that makes him sound at least ten years Jaheim's considerable vocal talents only increased during the recording of his second album, and a stronger set of songs made Still GhettoĪ definite improvement over the debut.