COPASETIK & COOL is an irresistable mix of neo-soul, funk, hip-hop and smooth jazz from this respected UK vocal powerhouse. Featured is the current R&B hit "Pieces" as well as their amazing cover of the Isley Brot... more »hers classic "For The Love Of You".« less
COPASETIK & COOL is an irresistable mix of neo-soul, funk, hip-hop and smooth jazz from this respected UK vocal powerhouse. Featured is the current R&B hit "Pieces" as well as their amazing cover of the Isley Brothers classic "For The Love Of You".
"I bought "Copasetik & Cool" on a whim back in March '04, lured only by the cover photo of Hil St. Soul's beautiful lead singer, Hilary Mwelwa. Little did I know that this impulse purchase would become one of my favorite albums of 2004 (I know - I'm a little late). Equal parts Whitney Houston (the good parts) and India.Arie, Hil St. Soul is a UK R&B band who easily weaves from classic soul to jazz to hip hop without (literally) missing a beat. All songs on "Copasetik & Cool" are well done, especially the standout track "Pieces," an exceptional cover of "For The Love of You," and the title track (which sounds just like Soul II Soul). I can't wait for more from this talented group, and am glad to have learned that, once in a while, you can judge a book by its cover."
A great find
LBoogie | Georgia | 01/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw the video for "Pieces" on VH-1 soul and one listen made me want more. I searched in all the local stores and found it in Borders for $20 so I finally got it on Amazon and it is the best CD that I've bought in a long time. Hil's voice is wonderful and she is always in pitch. The songs are funky yet smooth.
If you don't have this in your collection, shame on you!"
This is one to add to your collection
Miss Fashionista | Chicago, IL | 12/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Copasetik & Cool was featured in Essence magazine in April or May and it received high praise. I decided to take a chance on the group because I am a TRUE MUSIC LOVER. I was not disappointed at dropping $14.31 on this cd. It got heavy rotation in my apartment. Hilary's voice is melodic and the beats are mellow. This is the perfect cd to play while you and your honey are chilling on a rainy Saturday afternoon."
Copasetik & Cool - Hill Street Soul
Femi A. | Toronto, Canada | 10/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Very good CD. I purchased this CD for its version of the song "For the love of you" which was originally released by the Isley Brothers. I discovered some other nice tracks like Pieces, Blue Tears, and Think Again. I wonder why I wasn't aware of this CD's existence, until I researched a song that was played on a jazz radio station."
Holy wow.
CAM | 03/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"hilary mwelwa has the most amazing voice i've heard in some time. this disc is chock full of grooves that are just right and hooks that are wicked enough to stick in my head long after listening and chill enough for that to be a GOOD thing. if you dig neo-soul, or just good songs, snag this record. danceparty or dinner music, it will do you right.
favorite tracks: 'copasetik & cool,' 'for the love of you.'"