I am thrilled to be able to say that my worst nightmare has not come to fruition. Dondria is not doomed to a marginal identity of being a hook singer or contributing writer who just happens to be able to sing. After a moderate hype built by her debut single, "You're the One," and a fairly decent mixtape, "Dondria Duets," SoSoDef has released her debut album "Dondria vs. Phatfffat." "You're the One" broke into the Top 25 on both the R&B and Christian charts. The album is a hot throwback to 90s R&B (the good parts).
Beyond the single, the following songs are also some of my favorites:
- Making Love; it soothed that part of my musical heart that's still mourning Teddy P with the Kanye-esque sample of Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes' "Miss You."
- Can You Help Me; I can't find my CD book at this moment but I'd be surprised if Johnta Austin played no part in this piece.
- Where Did We Go Wrong; this song is packed with that flavor that reminds me of the SWV, Xscape, and Faith Evans music from when they were really getting it in.
- No More; Dondria has given me appreciation of the instrumental that 50 Cent couldn't even if he'd gotten smart and only recorded a hook on it.
- You're the One (JD's Jeep Remix); JD you still got it. This joint may be my overall favorite on the ablum and has me looking for my SoSoDef Bass All-stars.
The songs sprinkled in between are not bad (not at all), just a little sweet and girly for my taste. However, they are a good contrast and give the album a nice balanced palatability. If you don't have this album, it's better late than never. Click the link and buy it now, hit iTunes, or visit your local store.
