Ironically, we were listening to his album on the ride to the festival this weekend. I had to remark again how much I like it. For some reason, I didn't expect to still like it after repeat listens. *shrug* Grows on me more each time. I'm sorry now that I didn't make more of an effort to catch him at Essence.

Indeed, another head nodder. I mean no, he sure as hell ain't gonna sing Erro off the stage but it's still an enjoyable track!

I like R-Les, yea the pitch correction is there and he aint got a million and 1 runs and a super high falsetto, but I don't think he's ever claimed to be a "Brian Mcknight" level singer.
He's really more of a producer songwriter type. I like his stripped down simple songs. His music seem to come from a genuine place, maybe he cant execute them like another great singer would, but his music is valid. Just because someone does not have the vocal ability to keep pace with the better singers out there does not mean that they, do not deserve to display their art and strive for what makes them happy.

The beat is poppin' but those vocals popped..dAtDUDE I agree dude can't sing a lick.

stoney, I second that thought. His production is good but when I hear those vocals' you know dude can't sing a lick, even with all the studio enhancements.

This dude is so over rated it's not funny. SB has been showing this cat some mad love, but is it really deserved? I will honest I cant name one song worht repeating from this cat, not to mention in the crowded R&B field he is just plain nondescript. There are at least 12 cats I can think of off the top of my head who are more talented and creative then this cat. Dude is close to being wack or at the very minimum wack-like.

I love RLes...

RLes does have that head nod game on lock. I really enjoy his cd.