Man when I say these kids are good, they are really good. Usher is smarter than
I thought. Be on the look out!!

One Chance “The Return of The Male R&B Group” An Album Review by Nfared

Male R&B groups are on vacation. Boyz II Men has seen the end of their reign,
112 can’t seem to capture the power of their first two albums, and Diddy royally
destroyed the return of New Edition. Obviously not deterred by the drama that
comes with being in a group, the young men that make up “One Chance” are
seemingly on a mission to bring back what male groups used to be. Sure, the
first thing people may notice is that they are signed to Usher’s label, but it
is their talent, and not his name that will make these group survive.

“Private” is fast and catchy. This uptempo track features the guys wanting to
take a girl out of the club and somewhere more intimate as displayed by the
chorus, “Can we go somewhere private/…this room is getting crowded I wanna
know/can we go somewhere private.” Even with the speed of the song though, the
harmony is clear and the sound is fluid. “Look At Her” featuring Fabo of D4L
proves that snap music refuses to die and that it has grown to be one of the
most universal movements in music. The boys don’t miss a beat, making snap music
seem like it was meant to sing to as they observe, “Something about the way you
bend your knees and rock your hips/get to bitin on your bottom lip.” Always good
for a smooth ballad, the Underdogs lend production on “Don’t Stop”. The power of
women has the group in awe as they confess, “Don’t stop/you know how I like it/I
be so excited ohhh/baby girl I’m telling ya/I need it on the regular….” Harmony
and sharing of the leads all bring this
song together masterfully. “Issues” is about what everyone has, issues. Here
though, the group does what few males do and admit they are the ones with the
problems. The chorus is clear about where the blame should be placed, “I’ve got
some issues/I must admit that I was wrong…” The “heart on your sleeve” emotion
of this track strikes a chord within. The powerful “Emotional” reaches out from
the speakers and speaks directly to the heart. The love story is classic, “I’m
rushing home/she says she’s packing the things and she’s leaving the keys to the
front door…”, the pain is audible, “I’m so emotional/every since this situation
my mind is telling me I’m no good”, and the regret is searing, “What I’m gone
say to you/my bed has never been so cold.” Probably one of the most moving
tracks on the album, this song culminates everything the group has to offer.

Needle Meter Though comparisons are not needed here, this is a young 112 in
the making. The harmony is unmistakable, the versatility of the members is
solid, and the talent is not only blaringly obvious, it is also displayed as
each member of the group gets a chance to show their ability. The maturity of
their sound is surprising, making it very difficult to believe that any member
of the group is under 25. They have obviously listened and studied what it takes
to make a group complete. Not only have they passed the test, they had set an
example for those that have come before, and those that are to come after.
Five Needles! Classic Album!














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