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Complete 4/4 star review by Chicago Sun-Times. Transcribed using Google News Advanced News Archive Search:

On the heels of the mega-success of Philadelphia songstress Jill Scott comes another smooth-as-butter, "neo-soul" release out of the City of Brotherly Love. Bilal's stellar debut "1st Born Second" shows us what love is all about--and it ain't bump and grind. Instead, it's about music. And singing. And the gift of storytelling that has fallen by the wayside in mainstream R&B. Bilal waltzes us on the sad ballad "When Will You Call," and self-reflects on the jazzy "Sometimes,"perfectly reproducing Prince's trademark falsetto wail. In fact, the Prince influence is heard throughout the CD, especially when Bilal screams "you could be a star" (a la "Baby I'ma Star) on the funky "For You." Prince isn't the only "elder" getting respect from Bilal. He's also conjured up the likes of old-school crooners Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield in "Fast Lane" and added a dab of hip- hop ("Reminisce," featuring Common and Mos Def, offers a stark contrast to the silky smooth "Soul Sista," produced by neo soul pioneer Raphael Saadiq. Fellow Philadelphia natives The Roots and Dr. Dre also show up on the album. While the intoxicating mixture of sounds will tickle the senses, it's Bilal's voice that keeps the ear yearning for more. Bilal (which he says stands for Beautiful Intelligent Lustful And Livin' it) uses his vocals to groan low like a bass drum and soar in high falsetto range. Like his obvious mentors, Prince and D'Angelo, this adventurous new artist is poised to carve out his own niche in the music world and stay there awhile.

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