7. Justin Timberlake/James Fauntleroy - 20/20 vision (RCA)
Friday Sep 27th, one of modern soul's best kept secret released his new album. Well sort of. The album was the completion of Justin Timberlakes' 20/20 vision project and I'm talking about one of the most prominent soul writers/producers of the 2010's James Fauntleroy.
Michael Jackson had Quincy Jones to distillate his genius and make his visions happen. Today's r'n'b artists have James Fauntleroy. Fauntleroy is co-writer on all tracks on 20/20 vision. Teaming up with Timbaland and Rob Knox the production trio calls themselves "The Y's". Up until this summer I have to admit I'd never heard of Fauntleroy but he's produced a pile full of the top r'n'b tunes the last couple of years. It's just that you had to read the small print liner notes to realize it.
With the release of this double-album, there's no denying that Fauntleroy's production and song writing skills are now in the global spotlight. And with tracks like Timberlake's "Take back the night" even the most hardcore keep it real critics will have a hard time not to crack a smile. It will be really interesting to see where Fauntleroy will take it next.
Takeaway track: "Pusher love girl"
Read more: Beathearts story on modern soul's best kept secret - James Fauntleroy
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