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I Ain't Movin'
Des'ree
I Ain't Movin'
Genres: Pop, R&B
 
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This Black Londoner of Barbadian descent truly snuck up on the pop world with this 1994 disc, her second recording. Her ode to self-reliance and persistence, "You Gotta Be," rode lilting pop jazz backing to widespread acce...  more »

     
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All Artists: Des'ree
Title: I Ain't Movin'
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony Bmg Europe
Original Release Date: 1/1/1998
Re-Release Date: 11/9/1998
Album Type: Extra tracks, Import
Genres: Pop, R&B
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Vocal Pop, Contemporary R&B, Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

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This Black Londoner of Barbadian descent truly snuck up on the pop world with this 1994 disc, her second recording. Her ode to self-reliance and persistence, "You Gotta Be," rode lilting pop jazz backing to widespread acceptance (except, curiously, on "urban" radio, where her sound was deemed not black enough). The inspired video of the song became a staple at VH1. The single is indicative of the rest of the album. Most of it was written after a painful breakup with a long-time beau, so her focus is on trumpeting resilience and self-nurturing themes. Her creamy voice and austere but swinging backing make it work. --Martin Johnson

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" I Ain't Movin' " Is Moving...Quality Stuff
DarkCloak | West Wildwood, NJ | 05/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I picked Desree's "I Ain't Moving" in late 1994 after she opened for Seal at a concert. She served as a perfect compliment to his performance and I could not think of a better opening act for the occasion.



I was aware of her previously with her ubiquitous single, "You Gotta Be" from the preceeding summer. What a gem of a recording. The whole album is eminently listenable and soothes the soul nicely. She carries off a very nice clear vocal delivery juxtoposed with rich narratives of self-empowerment as well as various facets of the human experience. Overall, it uplifts and soothes in a most inspiring manner.



The title track, "Feel So High", "Living In The City", "You Gotta Be", "Crazy Maze", "In My Dreams" are my favorites.



If you're only familiar with "You Gotta Be", you "gotta be" missing out on some good stuff here."