Ghetto Love

• Artist: Jaheim
• Rating:
• Release Date: February 13, 2001
• Type: Enhanced CD-ROM, Contains explicit content
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

On his debut album Ghetto Love, soulful crooner Jaheim runs the gamut of a wide variety of R&B styles, showcasing himself as a multi-faceted artist. Despite the ghetto posturing, one listen to the album reveals the baritone-voiced singer to have more in common with the likes of Will Downing or even a more street version of Luther Vandross, with song styles reminiscent of Keith Sweat, especially with his ample use of female vocalists. The album is something of a musical journey. It begins with mid- to up-tempo material, from the '70s sounding "Let It Go" (complete with a horn section) to the album's smoldering first single, "Could It Be," arguably one of the best R&B songs in years. Other breezy tunes follow, such as "Happiness," the jeep-flavored "Lil Nigga Ain't Mine" (almost comically tacking an obviously sensitive issue), "Finders Keepers," and "Just In Case," which resonates as a perfect summer jam. The album is unfortunately weighted down by some unremarkable material, but thankfully is salvaged at its close, when Jaheim sings more traditional fare, allowing his gorgeous voice to truly shine. Most memorable among these tunes are "Love Is Still Here," which, unfortunately, is more of an interlude than anything else; "Ready, Willing & Able"; and the church-organ lullaby "For Moms." As a final and remarkable note, Jaheim never stoops to use foul language. The music is just as effective the way it is, without the need to degenerate itself with obscenities. Despite some dull moments, this is a first-rate debut from a very promising artist. ~ Jose F. Promis, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Intro		Jaheim	(1:06)
Du & Jah (Lyrics)		Jaheim	(:45)
Looking for Love (Lyrics)	Kaygee Gist, M. Lewis, Darren Lighty, E. Williams	Jaheim	(3:53)
Answering Machine (Interlude)		Jaheim	(:21)
Let It Go (Lyrics)	M. Lewis, E. Williams, Wesley Hogges	Jaheim, Castro	(2:46)
Could It Be (Lyrics)	Tony Hester, E. Williams, Wesley Hogges	Jaheim	(3:43)
Ghetto Love (Lyrics)	Jahhod Drakeford, E. Williams, Wesley Hogges	Jaheim	(4:22)
Happiness (Lyrics)	E. Williams, Norbert Schultze, Wesley Hogges	Jaheim	(3:15)
Jah's Seed (Interlude)		Jaheim	(1:10)
Lil' Nigga Ain't Mine	Kevin Veney, E. Williams, Daryl Youngblood, Wesley Hogges	Jaheim, Castro, Duganz	(3:50)
Finders Keepers	Bill Salter	Lil' Mo, Jaheim	(3:18)
Just in Case (Lyrics)	Eddie Berkeley, Kaygee Gist	Jaheim	(4:23)
Heaven in My Eyes (Lyrics)	Eddie Berkeley, Kaygee Gist	Jaheim	(3:50)
Anything	Kaygee Gist	Next, Jaheim	(4:47)
Waitin' on You	E. Williams, Wesley Hogges	Miss Jones, Jaheim	(4:22)
Remarkable	Eddie Berkeley, Kaygee Gist	Terry Dexter, Jaheim	(4:50)
Redy, Willing & Able	Kaygee Gist, Darren Lighty	Jaheim	(4:57)
Love Is Still Here (Lyrics)	Kaygee Gist, Darren Lighty	Jaheim	(1:30)
Forever (Lyrics)	Kaygee Gist, Darren Lighty	Jaheim	(4:04)
For Moms (Lyrics)	Darren Lighty	Jaheim	(1:53)
Could It Be [Anything You Want Remix]	E. Williams, C.J. Mack, Wesley Hogges, Oswald Harvey	Jaheim	(3:05)

Credits

Eddie Berkeley (Producer), Adam Kudzin (Guitar), Adam Kudzin (Mixing), Cliff Lighty (Vocals), Darren Lighty (Producer), Sha-Kim (Executive Producer), Isaac Vere (Bass), Eric Williams (Producer), Precise (Rap), Loren Hill (Producer), Kevin Veney (Producer), Next (Vocals), Miss Jones (Vocals), Carlton Upton (Producer), Kay Gee (Producer), Kay Gee (Executive Producer), Vernell Sales (Vocals), Terry Dexter (Vocals), Denise Brown (Executive Producer), Delvis Damon (Vocals), Wesley Hogges (Producer), Falonte Moore (Vocals), Jaheim (Vocals), Jaheim (Main Performer), Duganz (Performer), Ian Martin (Bass)

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