The Very Best of Macy Gray

The Very Best of Macy Gray
$8.99
$9.99 over 5 years ago

Personnel include: Macy Gray (vocals); Erykah Badu (vocals); Mos Def (rap vocals); John Frusciante (guitar); Steve Baxter (trombone); Zac Rae (piano); Billy Preston (organ); Mike Elizondo, Dave Wilder (bass instrument); Victor Indrizzo (drums); Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson (percussion). Recording information: 1997 - 2003. Macy Gray catapulted into the limelight around the beginning of 2000 with the unusual, but certainly captivating, single "I Try," leading to critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations for her debut record. While "unique" is a word too often used to describe R&B vocals, Gray's raspy, dramatic singing style and coy, lilting inflections are truly unlike any other (Kelis may be the only performer even in her neighborhood). Gray's originality carries over to her songwriting, which is peppered with angular sonic phrases intermingled with acute observations on life, love, and society. "Do Something," which seamlessly interpolates about four different musical themes into an enrapturing message-oriented song, is a prime example. Over three albums, Gray gained a sizeable following, while scoring periodic hits. Only five years after her debut, she captured enough fancies to earn a best-of collection. THE VERY BEST OF MACY GRAY gathers her finest moments from these records (including the smooth "Sweet Baby" and the hip-hop flecked "It Ain't the Money"), along with two new songs, most notably an exceptional revision of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," and three inventive remixes, including a deft Gang Starr take on "I've Committed Murder." Track Listing: Disc 1: I Try Do Something Still Why Didn't You Call Me I've Committed Murder Sexual Revolution Sweet Baby - (with Erykah Badu) Boo When I See You It Ain't the Money - (with Pharoah Monche) She Ain't Right For You Love Is Gonna Get Ya Walk This Way - (previously unreleased) Demons - (bonus track, with Fatboy Slim) When I See You - (Bugz In The Attic mix, bonus track) I've Committed Murder - (Gangstarr Main mix, bonus track) Sexual Revolution - (Norman Cook Radio mix, bonus track)