Search - Diana King :: Tougher Than Love

Very Soulful

01/26/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I am not a big fan of most mainstream neo-soul (i.e. Beyonce, Ashanti etc.) but Diana's music has such an irresistably infectuous "feel-good" vibe that's impossible not to like. She created a unique R&B/Hip-Hop/Dancehall Reggae sound like nobody else and it comes off sooo smooth. Diana may not have the thought provoking lyrical depth of say...Lauryn Hill, but you deffinatley "feel" these song as they all have a very moody and sensual old school vibe to them. Shy Guy isn't the only good song, this album is pretty consistant, I wish Diana was ruling the chart nowadays she has more talent than most (plus a great voice)."

Jamaican Queen

Caribbean Queen | Kingston, Jamaica | 12/08/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is timeless. She holds true to her Jamaican roots while using 'cross-over' styles that actually complement each other. Lyrics are excellent and the versatility of dance through soul is paralleled by her follow-up album. The follow-up album shows that the talented King's first album is no fluke. This is one versatile Caribbean Queen - run dey riddim D.K.!"

The new queen of reggae

Candichef | 02/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"British born Artist Diana King shines with her debut Tougher than Love and what a winner this really is. The first track Love Me Thru the Night is a sensible ballad that features Diana rapping some neat lyrics. Grade A+ The second track Shy Guy samples the Average White Band hit School Boy Crush and a worldwide hit single prior to it's official release was also featured in the Martin Lawrence movie Bad Boys. Grade A+++ Track three Love Triangle is a fine R&B tune that could have been a single but still a good song to dance to. Grade A++++ Other tracks that make this cd worth buying include the dancey title track Diana's version of Ain't Nobody and the fun Black Roses. But the cd is worth buying for Shy Guy alone. Buy it you won't regret it and for more reggae check out these reggae albums,
Ini Kamoze-Here Comes the Hotstepper, Patra-Queen Of The Pack, Patra-Scent Of Attraction, Shaggy-Boombastic Bob Marley-Sun Is Shining {Single}
Enjoy,
Regis"