In reply to Matthew Charlery-Smith.

But...

Why, exactly, do you feel she needs to connect with her "Black audience"?

I understand if, by your statement, you mean that she needs to add a more 'Black'- orientated sound to her music but I don't think she needs to become a 'Soul- based' artist just to re-ignite a gain more Black fans.

Personally, I see Alexandra as more of a Pop singer. There probably isn't a Soulful edge to her music because she can't exactly duplicate a 'Soulful' sound with her voice - Jazz/Blues etc. would and will fit her perfectly.

Also, you have to remember, Alexandra is a British- based act... The musical dynamics here in Britain and in the U.S is much different, not to mention that the Black population here is much smaller aswell. There has to be a Worldwide Soul- singing star to come out of my dear country and the Black stars who have made it internationally are Pop singers.