Bittersweet [Explicit Lyrics]

To describe each song in one word I would say they were flawless.

The album begins with the uplifting "I Love You". This song is a dedication to a loved one... Track 2 flips the script a little with the slower song, "Sleep In The Middle". It is one of my favourites on the CD. It has so much emotion and depth - something which is lacking in most of the present-day R'n'B. This is the ultimate ballad of all time! "Unhappy" is more gentle than the previous tracks. It is all about Blu's man who is (as the song title states) unhappy. - Another very deep, very sensitive piece from Miss Cantrell. The next cut from BitterSweet is the distinct collaboration "Impatient". Lil' Kim and Fat Joe each throw in a hot verse as Blu yearns for her relationship to progress. Following Impatient is the U.K. #1 hit "Breathe" featuring man-of-the-moment Sean Paul. The song was a global smash, and no wonder why! - Blu (who co-wrote the song herself) manages to combine her amazing vocal abilities with the Dr Dre sample and reggae flavour. "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" was Blu's first ever single. It was another world-wide chart-topper and here it has been slightly altered for her new LP. I love the irony bought by the song's subtitle; "Oops!". Track 7 is the beautiful "Risk It All". This song has a perfect melody matching it's engaging lyrics. Next up is the mournful "Don't Wanna Say Goodbye" (co-written by soul-legend Stevie Wonder). The music fits the song perfectly. Taken from "So Blu", "All You Had To Say" is an edition to BitterSweet. It is all about a guy who was triflin' thus, Blu had to get rid! Track 10 is the enlightening "Happily Ever After". - Blu definitely deserves this fairy tail ending. "Holding On To Love" has a dreamy vibe about it, the song presents Blu caught up over some man. Another song from Blu's debut album, this time in the form of "Swingin'". It is a very jazzy-snazzy, fun tune. Suitable for the dance floor! Track 13 is "Let Her Go". Here is a strong R'n'B joint - extremely catchy! "Round Up" was originally Lady May's song. It was released in the U.S. but the album never reached stores. The Thelma and Louise style video was great! I really like the country-western theme! We now come to the second release off BitterSweet, "Make Me Wanna Scream". I prefer this more dancehall version (featuring Ian Lewis) than the video one. Hot for the clubs definitely! Last, but no means least, is "No Place Like Home". Everyone can relate to the message in this song. Yet another success!

Blu Cantrell is definitely the most talented out there. She is under appreciated and I hope you heed my advice and cop this CD. Every song on here I love. Her voice is beyond belief and in every track you hear that. I never have to skip a song when I listen to this album, they are all perfect AND unique.

If you enjoy this then get her first release, "So Blu"

I wish Blu all the luck in the world... She is a legend!