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A standout debut of musical influences, soul and talent

Veggiechiliqueen | 05/30/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard of Tiziano Ferro on Spanish radio and from MTV España; two of his videos (Alucinado and Perdona) are in near-constant rotation. I was instantly hooked on Xdono (Perdona in Spanish), a catchy tune that sounds suspiciously like the chorus to Craig David's "Can't Be Messing Around" off his debut album "Born To Do It." But Tiziano is no copycat--he wrote his own lyrics and music to every song, an impressive feat for a 22-year old. Tiziano joined a local gospel choir in his hometown of Latina, Italy when he was 16, which instilled in him a love for Afro-American music, which "Rojo Relativo" ("Rosso Relativo" in the original Italian) shows off very nicely, along with great mixing and slick production values.The thirteen songs are a mix of R&B, soul, and gospel in Spanish, Italian and English. Some tend to be more uptempo ("Perdona" and "Xdono", "Las Cosas Que No Dices," "Primavera Nunca Fue,") with softer, slower ballads in between ("Alucinado," "Y Mas," "El Confin"). Tiziano really shines when he belts in a soulful, almost gospel voice on "Boom Boom and "Soul-dier"--indeed, his English diction is better than some native speakers. The rapidfire lyrics, catchy rhythms (the aural equivalent of breakdancing on some of the fast songs), and beautiful slow songs (including my personal favourite "Alucinado" ("Imbranato" in Italian). Fans of Craig David, R&B, and neo soul should enjoy this fine debut outing by a rising star.This North American EMI release comes with three bonus tracks: "Imbranato" (Italian version of "Alucinado"), a radio edit of "Alucinado," and a killer salsa remix by D-Menace of "Alucinado.""

I love it!!

Aya | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 05/03/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rojo Relativo is full of greats songs. I became a fan with Tiziano's Imbranato single from Rosso Relativo album. I don't speak Italian so I decide to buy Rojo Relativo. A great way to discover his latin part. Rojo Relativo reflects a lot of feelings in Alucinado, Si no hubiera nacido, El Confin. It also features Alucinado in original version,dance and tropical music". It's an incredible mix of hip hop, r&b, ballad and gospel. It's well put together -- Great cd! Favorites songs "Las Cosas que no dices", "Privamera Nuca Fue","Perdona",and "Rojo Relativo" favorites ballads, "Alucinado", "Il bimbo dentro, and "EL Confín". I just can't wait for his new Italian or Spanish Cd."

Magnificent

master hikamoto | Orange County, CA USA | 11/04/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Absolutely stunning is what I can say about this album, this artist truely has talent beyond imagination. My favorites were Alucinado and Perdonna. Alucinado was also copied and ATTEMPTED to be sang by a Mexican Young artist named Yahir, But although sang with an Worthy effort Yahir's voice just does not come close to hitting the notes Tiziano hit. Tiziano is able to sing a sort Of European tecno upbeat Hip hop type of style but also beautifully change into a goose bump causing ballad style of singing. Tiziano is from Italy (obviously) He writes and composes his music. It is so disappointing that the spanish radio plays Yahir's version of Alucinado since he wasn't the original artist and does not have the talent of Tiziano. I smell racism all the way very unfortunate. Buy this CD you will not be sorry."