This cd was my first introduction to Ms. Brown and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She has put together a fine collection of songs, some ballads, and some mid-tempo with a strong funky groove. At times she can sound eerily like Aretha Franklin. She is southern soul, like Denise Lasalle, with the same "no good man", bawdy songs, but she has a smoother, more urban soul sound. No doubt she can cut loose, but keeps her vocal power in check, and only lets loose on the closing gospel song, dedicated to her deceased son. She is a fine singer and songwriter and this cd is highly recommended.