Robbie Jenkins: 4 out of 5 Discs by
Urban ReviewsMusical success can be measured a number of ways, depending on the angle in which you approach it. Most people look at the ends (sales and popularity) as the ultimate factor, while those who learn, create, and appreciate the craft look at the means (discipline, inspiration, and knowledge) for the true measure of success. Building on the foundation (means) brings about the fame and the rewards (ends). Robbie Jenkins knows this process very well. Having been to school for music and growing an appreciation for the craft, he already has a lot of the tools necessary to put it all together. And with his debut album Because It Feels Right, this singer/songwriter is poised to take on the industry from the ground up. The lead single, "Wherever You Go," possesses all the right elements for a great R&B song, making it as worthwhile as any mainstream record out there today. "I'm The One" is another great track, relying heavily on Robbie's convincing lyrics and solid production. Other notable tracks on the album include the heartfelt title track "Because It Feels Right," the throwback feel of "The Next Phase," the smooth groove of "Fingerprints" and the serenity of "Tell Me." Despite it being independently produced, Because It Feels Right is a great first album for the up-and comer. With a bit more fine tuning, Robbie Jenkins will have all the ingredients he needs to become a force to be reckoned with in the future.
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Robbie Jenkins
Because It Feels Right
Reviews: Robbie Jenkins `Because It Feels Right` by
Just Soul by: Barbara Fulton“Because It Feels Right” the titled CD debut by Robbie Jenkins makes you feel good. His soulful, smooth and warm vocals conjure inspiring thoughts and will make you groove. Robbie is a Connecticut native and the CEO of Overture Entertainment, Inc., a multi-faceted entertainment company that administers his professional activities and provides a variety of music programs and services. After attending the University of Hartford/Hartt School of Music and Berklee College of Music, he interned with Grammy Award winning producer, Kashif. He has participated as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist in major world tours, fifteen national and foreign television appearances, major CD releases and music videos. He has orchestrated and performed an original work with the Washington Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. Robbie has spent the several years working on this latest offering. “Here comes an artist with a full range of musical talent to share with listeners that are constantly craving refreshing, new and simply said “good music”. Robbie makes a huge impression on this project”. As a review writer for “Justsoul.net” and a host of an online radio show, most important a music lover the debut release of “Because It Feels Right” is another example of the wonderful talent of independent artists from around the world. There are so many highlights to this CD that spans from a Caribbean groove to a romantic ballad. The CD starts out with a musically brilliant orchestrated lead into the vocals on “Just In Time”, leaving you with anticipation throughout the track. Robbie gets real and deep on “I Wanna Be With You” with a nice groove and truthful vocals from the heart. A Latin flair on “Handle With Care”. Sexy “Fingerprints” with a nice dance groove with a Caribbean beat that will put you in the mood. “The Next Phrase” showcases Robbie’s smooth and sensual vocals that will take things to the next phrase and the remix puts some cool hip hop into it breaking it down. “Undivided Love” is a nice up tempo club jam with love and spirituality. Funky is “You Got Me”. As for the ballads “Because It Feels Right” speaks to the power of love and a testimony, “I’m The One” is confident, honest and, heart felt. Saving the best for last “Wherever You Go” is thee highlight of the CD musically inspired with the awesome vocals and beautiful lyrics. This is a must have for your collection. “In a nutshell Robbie Jenkins “Because It Feels Right” effort is one to be musically enjoyed, appreciated and heard” The CD is available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and Amazon.com. Robbie thanks for the music.
Barbara Fulton [Just Soul]
Artist Of The Month by
Kee Of Gee
Robbie Jenkins
Featured Artist of the Month
Robbie Jenkins is a multi-faceted performer from Connecticut.
He has participated as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist in major world tours, fifteen national and foreign television appearances, major CD releases and music videos.
He orchestrated and performed an original work with the Washington Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C.
His debut CD, "Because It Feels Right" is a chart topper on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody and Amazon.com. The music video for his debut single, "Wherever You Go" has averaged 200 views per hour since its Valentine's Day 2008 release on AOL.com.
CD and MP3 Digital Downloads available at www.amazon.com
4 **** out of 5 ***** Stars
Sonic Soul Magazine (Germany) by Jorge Michael Schmitt
Reviews Robbie Jenkins Album:
Because It Feels Right"
(Translated)
Naturally Jenkins cannot go around the given handicaps of a comprehensive own production on indie conditions -the beats scheppern already times something unsensibel, and the arrangements turn out occasionally quite thinly, but the quality of the Hooks and Grooves remains always untouched.
Robbie Jenkins world is radio, compatible R&B, which it prepares through constant renouncement of sample gimmicks or Hip Hop all kinds of things. Instead of on superfiscial effects, the multitasker sets on directly working melodies, which it concentrates with the sense for the large public and unverschnitten work lets Robbie lets Robbie dance and shows heart- its takes have (charts?) Potential and for everyone / woman is the suitable favourite part.
