Emotion

Long a favorite among aficionados, Zairean expatriate made a major push for worldwide recognition with this 1995 release. At the time a resident of Paris, the artist enlisted the aid of producer ( , ) in hopes of making a crossover success, a move that alienated some purist fans of more African sounds. But in mixing his unique brand of African with various Western influences, took a bold step into the international market already populated by Senegalese singing sensations and , whose albums enjoyed the type of commercial success few music releases can even aspire to. Under 's guidance, 's majestic vocals shine in the spotlight, flowing smoothly over each universally accessible, groove-laden track like the sweetest honey. By the time he reaches an immensely soulful cover of 's it's obvious that was destined to be a star. ~ Bret Love