Jul 13, 2009 at 1:47 PM PDT|
By Okayplayer .Last year, while on tour with Kanye West, Melanie Fiona was introduced to ?uestlove and sparks flew. Following their meeting, the pair linked up to record live versions of Sam Cooke’s “Cupid,” Kanye West’s “Heartless,” and songs from Melanie's stunning debut album, "The Bridge." The result of that live session is in ?uestlove’s words, "loungey, vibey, innovative, and quality.” This is required listening for anyone who loves soul music, R&B and the roots of hip-hop.
Soul is the goal