"I always felt like I should be on the creative side." Those are the sentiments of Cilla K, a vocalist who enjoyed a lucrative career in modeling. Several well-respected producer/musicians were in agreement with her creative side after listening to the David Patillo-produced "Lost in You." Following the success of her internet-only single, Cilla K releases her debut Fine Line with the able assistance of Danny P (Joss Stone), Junius Bervine (Common), Clay Sears (Lauryn Hill) and Patillo. This sonic canvas of hip-hop, jazz and R&B creations focuses on love, hope and independence. And Cilla K’s sultry alto adds a soulful tension throughout this futuristic, eclectic.
The title track and "Lost in You" offer a wonderful cinematic flair with rich, enticing orchestrations. The slippery beats on "Future" are an absolute match for Cilla K’s vocal textures. "Evil Child" spins a dark bluesy tale of a romance that has gone haywire: "You had it good until you crossed the line." "Demain" (French for tomorrow) is a broken-beat pop-driven melody that is Fine Line‘s bounciest track. Those are just some of the fascinating creations from Cilla K that make Fine Line absolutely a must hear.
Other Notable Tracks: "Black & White," "Hallucination" and "Nomad"
Vocals: 3.0 stars
Music: 3.5 stars
Lyrics: 3.5 stars
Production: 3.5 stars
SoulTracks Call: Highly Recommended
By Peggy Oliver
