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Rhapsody TV
October 4, 2012
Miguel's second album is drenched in his honeyed, echoing voice. Its airy lightness fuses the synthesized boogie of underground artists like Dam-Funk to the lovelorn sex rooms of R&B. A relentless seducer, Miguel implores the listener to "Use Me"; "I can teach you," he promises seductively. "Adorn" and "Do You..." sound terrific, especially when contrasted with his debut, All I Want Is You, which had a brighter, if equally sex-obsessed, tone. Although he can't quite divorce himself from mainstream R&B's focus on baby-making ballads, Kaleidoscope Dream is still an impressive evolution.
South Park Sessions: Miguel, "Do You"
R&B wunderkind Miguel is your host for the latest installment of South Park Sessions, Rhapsody TV's series of exclusive, intimate, acoustic performances captured in the lovely, titular San Francisco spot. His new album Kaleidoscope Dream is one of our favorites of 2012 in any genre; here's a thrilling, stripped-down take on his song "Do You." This is a great one. Enjoy.
