After a lengthy hiatus, John Legend is back!
The soulful crooner has enlisted Ludacris for his first release in over 3 years, ‘Tonight (Best You Ever Had)’.
Set to feature on te soundtrack of upcoming Urban flick ‘Think Like A Man’, the Phatboi Productions cut will also feature on the 33 year old’s new album – only if you like it (his words, not ours).
Take a listen after the jump…
By no means groundbreaking, (or first single material), the track remains solid.
Lush production and a “qualitative” knock provide Legend a sound vehicle to soar with, while Luda – as ever – turns in a show-stopping appearance.
It’s the cut’s lyrics, however, which serve as the song’s Achilles’ Heel. For, lyrically it simply don’t provide a narrative nor hook which is engaging enough. Particularly given the stellar nature of the production.
The likes of Adele have shown that quality music can still chart, while boasting an air of accessibility and “radio-friendly”. Omissions here which makes this, at best, a decent album track.
10 COMMENTS
nic
January 25, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Not his best, but I’m glad John Legend is back
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ME MYSELF AND I
January 25, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I like it !
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muziko
January 25, 2012 at 3:56 pm
not feeling this song at all. please dont put it on the up coming album.
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Theman
January 25, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I like it. It’s kinda poppy. It’s good.
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oh baby(bitches will deal)
January 25, 2012 at 4:14 pm
LOVES IT!
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Almond Joy
January 25, 2012 at 4:24 pm
This totally SLAYS anything by Piss Brown in the last year by far.
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kweame
January 25, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@ALMOD, DON’T YOU MEAN FIST CLOWN???….ROTFL
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Jennifer
January 25, 2012 at 6:16 pm
“I don’t wanna braaag, but I’ll be…” This song is hot!!!! hot beat, great, flirty vocals, and luda. Nuff said.
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Mafalo
January 25, 2012 at 11:18 pm
It’s actually decent. I’m usually totally bored by John Legend’s music, but this song has a charming and relaxing “flow” about it that I think would be nice for the early spring music season. I think the inclusion of Ludacris was totally unnecessary.
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Vania
April 5, 2012 at 11:26 am
Amazin’makes ma day.and john looked so fabulous
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