Tania Maria is given the 40-piece orchestra treatment for new song 'Vai Viva A Vida', sung in her native tongue, which oozes strings and tension. Ain't Nothing Like', and away from the New York style of rap with rhymes supplied by Imani, Booty Brown and Kriminul. One-time Aim sidekick, Kate Rogers graces 'Not Just Anybody' with coolness, as does Siron on the sweet 'Salvation'. This is a collection of well-shaped and skillfully crafted songs. Each collaboration on the album goes well beyond acting as a tribute to those involved, and instead highlights the possibilities open to producers who are willing to think further ahead and set themselves ambitious goals.
Dance music can be so much more.