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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Another Solid Album for Ja Dec 20, 2007
By Michael Brent Faulkner, Jr.
"Brent Faulkner"
First of all, I consider Jaheim to be one of the standout male R&B singers of our time. Unfortunately for Ja, he hasn't found commercial success easily. Sure, GHETTO LOVE and STILL GHETTO went platinum, but it took time and airplay. Last year's GHETTO CLASSICS landed Jaheim in the top spot of the Billboard Chart yet it only went gold (and its chart stay was brief as well)and none of his excellent singles made a splash at radio. Sad considering "Everytime I Think About Her" and "The Chosen One" were both fine songs, among Jaheim's most soulful. This time around, Jaheim lands at Atlantic and the difference is noticeable. Sure, Jaheim sounds as refined yet soulful at the same time, but the production doesn't feel as bombastic or bright as it did on last year's GHETTO CLASSICS. It's not a bad thing, but despite this album being as consistent as any Jaheim album, it at times feels too safe and reserved. Vocally Jaheim is refined and never overdoes melisma, but you sometimes wish Jaheim would give just a bit more.
The material is overall fine, but a bit safe. The opening "Voice of R&B" has a nice vintage soul feel to it with the horns and 1970s feeling production. Jaheim still possesses his street-savvy persona here despite the soulful underlying production. On "Hush", Jaheim gets his R. Kelly on (literally), though it isn't a complete successin my eyes. Sure, Ja pulls it off pretty good, but I think Jaheim is better suited with soul-samples and vintage production work - nothing against Kells. It's not bad though, just different. "Have You Ever" and "Lonely" start to really heat things up while "Life of a Thug" truly brings the heat with its wah-wah clavinets, strings, and synthesized horn production.
"You Just Don't Get It" isn't bad, though the highlights that follow are incredible. "She Ain't You" is absolutely beautiful and is my personal favorite. "Never" is a bit subtle, but maybe it is the subtlety that makes it so great. Jaheim vocal control is phenomenal here. "I've Changed" features an as of late ubiquitous Keyshia Cole and proves to be solid as does "What You Think of That". "Make A Wish" and "Back Together Again" are solid as well, if not as exceptional as the aforementioned best ("Have You Ever", "Life of a Thug", "She Ain't You", "Never", and "You've Changed".
Overall, THE MAKINGS OF A MAN is Ja's fourth consistent effort. Again, the material is good but safe in a couple of cases. This isn't a bland effort, but it is even less ornate than GHETTO CLASSICS and there is no "Could It Be" this time around. With that said, there are enough solid numbers to make this album overall enjoyable. 4 stars Ja.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Jaheim - The Makings of a Man...awesome!! Dec 20, 2007
By gorjis1
From the very first track, I knew THE MAKINGS OF A MAN was a classic creation! Jaheim has a stellar voice that creates a sexy atmosphere, and it makes you want to listen to him non-stop. Spread the word...Jaheim is back!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
It's been too long Dec 18, 2007
By Ryan G. Weatherman
"R&B Fan"
I gotta say, it's nice to have Ja back on the scene. It's been far too long since this man put some new material out. The first song on the album couldn't be more correct, what the game needs is a true voice of R&B. With Maxwell supposedly putting out some new stuff in the near future, and D'Angelo too busy smoking trees and not caring about putting out new music, Jaheim swoops in as the true voice of R&B. This man just knows how to lace a track with that true R&B sound. Solid effort by Jaheim.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Yes sir Dec 18, 2007
By music fan
"kg"
Jaheim is back. Not that he ever left, but he's back with the same soulful voice. This is a great cd. Its a shame that he won't get as much publicity as usher and chris brown, simply because he can't/won't dance or he doesn't dance, he has the best voice in the industry next to brian mcknight. But at least the slightly older fans can appreciate his music. Go pick it up
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Ja's Back Mar 31, 2008
By K. Ebron
Jaheim's back! I've been waiting for a while for this album to hit the set and I love it. I am a die hard R&B fan and to me Jaheim is one of those artists that can do no wrong. Its a shame because all of his albums have been wonderful. The only problem is Jaheim does not get the commercial success that he deserves. Not only is he gorgeous and has a style of his own, but he has a voice to die for. I just bought his lastest CD "Makings of a Man" and I haven't stop listening to it yet. Theres not to many albums where every song on it is bangin' put this one is. People need to stop sleeping on Jaheim and give him the recognition he deserves.
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