Love Is the New Black 2021 Album

Anthony Hamilton

There is somewhat too much of the same sound making it require listens to separate tracks on initial plays, but there is some great work here from Hamilton. 'Real Love', produced by 9th Wonder, where the production is very strong, would be better without Ross ("mmmmmmmmmmm"...), but he isn't bad enough to ruin it. I didn't expect to hear Lil Jon shout "Okay" on this, but that song works well enough too. The hip hop connection goes deeper with producers Jermaine Durpri, Bink!, 1500 Or Nothin' and Cardiak adding their talent who are best known for their work in hip hop. Maybe there is nothing touching Hamilton's best songs, but the quality is strong from front to back. Best Tracks: Threw It All Away, Real Love, You Made a Fool of Me, I Thought We Were in Love, I'm Sorry, Mercy, Safe 1. Love Is the New Black 70 2. Threw It All Away 83 3. Real Love 84 4. I'm Ready 74 5. White Hennessy 72 6. Coming Home 79 7. You Made a Fool of Me 80 8. I Thought We Were in Love 90 9. Superstar 76 10. Pillows 78 11. I'm Sorry 80 12. Mercy 83 13. Safe 82 14. Mama Don't Cry 70