R&B talent Kevin Ross continues to bless fans with exemplary music as he prepares to release his upcoming project Midnight Microdose. Last month he dropped the lead single “Look My Way.” That soulful, melodic track blended R&B and hip-hop elements and showcased Ross’s extraordinary vocal range and songwriting ability. However, Ross takes it to the bedroom with “Show & Prove” for the follow-up.
The song “Show & Prove” is about Kevin Ross promising to show someone he is worth investing in physically rather than talking about it. He promises to be patient and have a rare connection with the other person that will strengthen over time. He encourages the other person to make the first move. He suggests that if they take a chance on him, he will prove his worth through actions. Ultimately, he urges the other person to not believe what others say but instead to trust him, as he will show and prove his worth.
If the first two singles indicate where Ross is taking his next album, I can’t wait to hear the entire project.
Final Grade: B+
“Show & Prove” is available on all streaming platforms.
For their second single, the group presented a ballad entitled “Feels Like The First Time.” Once again, Greene handles the lyrics, while Neville Hodge is responsible for production duties. Greene begins the song with robust energy, proclaiming his love for the lady. Greene’s group members provide stellar work on the background vocals, and the songs eschew nineties R&B without going into crass vulgarity.
The ballad was composed by Michael Masser and lyricist Gerry Goffin, and it was first recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1981. Eight years later, Natalie Cole covered the song, shortening the title. It became the fourth single from her twelfth album, “Good to Be Back.”
Braxton’s vocal talent is perfect on the standards “Christmas Time Is Here,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “The Christmas Song.” However, like any good R&B Christmas album, it is the soulful yuletide bops where Braxton truly shines. The album’s first single, “Snowflakes of Love,” is instrumental of Earl Klugh’s “Now We’re One”. Braxton’s lush vocals encapsulate the warmth and joy of romantic love amidst a wintery backdrop.