People of the world is your obligation to listen to this body of work, Gerald Levert's, Do I Speak For the World? It's not about old school, new school, pop, crossover, AC, urban, mainstream, etc. It is simply good music. ... more »Gerald's, Do I Speak for the World? is passionate, though provoking, and poignant. Simply good music as it should be. Check for yourself and enjoy.« less
People of the world is your obligation to listen to this body of work, Gerald Levert's, Do I Speak For the World? It's not about old school, new school, pop, crossover, AC, urban, mainstream, etc. It is simply good music. Gerald's, Do I Speak for the World? is passionate, though provoking, and poignant. Simply good music as it should be. Check for yourself and enjoy.
"Gerald is back for his yearly dose of great R&B music. But he has made a little bit of a change in his delivery. He dedicates the begining 6 or so tracks to his views on the direction the world is heading, and asking us if we feel the same. He dosen't go into great detail of what he thinks should be done to change what is wrong, but putting his feelings out there is a strong enough statement in its self,(he's not running for president). But before long, G-Baby gets back to what he does best, baby makin music. The way he tells a story in a song is unrivaled, and he has some of his better songs he has put out in a couple years,(the man drops an album a year). I'm not going to hate on him making a few political and somewhat spiritual songs, but when he sings about love, he is at his best. Still, in the end, it is not a bad change of pace. Much love to ya G."
Great Cd!
C. Avery | Houston, TX | 03/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the first Gerald Levert cd I've purchased and I'm glad I did. There is a great mix of the usual love songs, but there are also a few socially conscious songs here and personally, I'm glad that there's at least one R&B singer who is willing to make a statement about something other than love. Gerald's voice evokes a true passion about what he's feeling and it just touches the listener...wonderful job!"
Nice Mix of Uptempo and Slow Jamz
Dorrie Wheeler | 02/21/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Gerald Levert may be best known for bedroom and baby making music but Do I Speak For The World is an album that begins with several socially charged songs. The first song "Speak For The World" and the song "Crucify Me" speak on things that effect the world that we live in. "Speak For The World" is followed up by an interlude by professor Cornel West and Tavis Smiley. On the song "Crucify Me" Gerald touches on 9-11 and the war on Iraq among other social issues. Although these songs deal with real life issues and not romance, these bouncy catchy songs are easy to listen to. "Crucify Me" is a great song to step or hand dance to. "Greater Later" is another uptempo song. Do I Speak For The World is a perfect mix of uptempo and slow songs. The first single from the album, "One Million Times," is a really great song and probably the perfect first single because it will appeal to Gerald's older fans and new fans because it has that new school R. Kelly R&B feel to it. The second single, "So What (If You Got A Baby)" is a slow jam that a lot of single moms will appreciate. Do I Speak For The World is easily one of Gerald Leverts best albums. It is something that his old fans might not get right away because there are more uptempo songs than slow jams, but this CD is hot.
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G! YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME! JUST BRILLIANT!
G's Babee_Gyrl | Washington, Metropolitan Area | 02/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I would hate to say that I am biased since I am a PURE Gerald Levert Fan and has been one for as long as I can remember. As Gerald was preparing the public for the change of pace on his new "Political Project" - "Do I Speak For The World", it never once crossed my mind about whether or not I would be opened to this change. I knew without a doubt that I would be able to relate to whatever it was that Gerald felt he had to speak about. As Gerald promised, this CD is a lot different from the other "Baby Making" CDs that he has been successful at delivering in the past - he is speaking on serious topics that are headlining events in this world - he convey passion in his politically charged cut "Crucify Me"...this song I LOVE. I must admit that I LOVE almost every song on the CD, even the interludes...This CD has a message for everyone...Fortunately for me, I have the ability to empathize which allows each song to speak to me - even if I have not personally experienced a particular situation - I know someone who has - therefore, I can relate. Gerald is an absolute genious...he is truly an exceptional artist...and as I am praying that one day the Music industry recognize talent as talent to the nth power is staring them straight in the face in the name of Gerald Levert. Unfortunately, Gerald and other artist have been put in this genre called 'Adult R&B' which does not get attention on any of our R&B Mainstream stations...I think Gerald has been put in a box and hasn't been exposed to other audiences in which I believe would be opened to his music as well - but if they do not know what he is about because his music isn't being exposed to other stations - then other crowds would never know what his music is about. But all I have to say is, Gerald hang on baby -we are gonna break through one day. And if it's any indication of the impact you have in the music industry - just look at all of your sold out venues whenever you are in town for a concert. During his Father & Son Tour, I attended both shows in DC, 1 in Columbia, SC, and 1 in Baltimore, MD...AND BABY...THEY ALL WERE SOLD OUT...so Gerald you keep doing what you doing....Your day will come - we are gonna get that Grammy and that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...just like your daddy did!"
I'D LISTEN TO THIS "ONE MILLION TIMES" !!!!!!!!
MAURICE MILLIGAN | HOUSTON, TEXAS | 01/29/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I'VE NEVER REALLY BEEN A GERALD LEVERT FAN, BUT I AM NOW-LET'S TALK ABOUT THE FIRST SINGLE, THE BLAZING BALLAD "ONE MILLION TIMES" HAS NICE LEAD & BACKGROUND VOCALS- SOUNDS FRESH AND SLIGHTLY YOUTHFUL, DIFFERENT FROM HIM AND I'M LOVIN IT. THE OTHER STANDOUT GEMS ARE THE MELODIC "IT WAS WHAT IT WAS", THE POLITICAL "CRUCIFY ME" THE SEXY "DUTY CALLS" "TALK IT OUT" ,"GREATER LATER" "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LOVE? IS AWESOME! THIS TRACK FEATURES GERALD & THE LEVERT KIDS- A SOLID EFFORT FROM MR LEVERT -YOU MAY NOT SPEAK FOR THE WORLD- BUT YOU DO SPEAK LOUD AND CLEAR FOR THE WORLD OF R&B!"