March 12, 2009 @ 6:06 AM EDT
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“Why you wanna tie me up like Rick James?”
Warming your heart like the morning sun, here’s Diddy trying once again to get this Cassie project off the ground. Not worried about an audio rip (’cause I mean who would want to do that), you can hear “Must Be Love” pretty much in its full entirety. Why is this single gonna work? Well how about Puff kicks not one but two verses. Owww.
I respect Sean’s tireless hustle and his work ethic but comparing this sonic snooze to a Bad Boy classic is blasphemous.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.