The globetrotting, Grammy Award winning, chart topper returns with an album aimed well-and-truly at the mainstream market and makes his underground roots and Dominican heritage all but a distant memory. After the massive club success of the infectious singles “Turn On The Music” and the haunting piano anthem “Lost”, the story continues on an emotional album that, as the creator states: “tells the story of my life over the past couple of years, and within that overriding theme, every song tells its own tale. It’s what I am about and it’s a part of who I am. It starts off in the clubs and travels back to my home and to my heart. A real journey through relationships around the world.” Opening with the dark and funky “Turn On The Music”, the energy rolls through further collaborations with a handful of further gifted vocalists including Katherine Ellis (“Lost”) and Brit-soul man, Omar (“Reasons”). Additional highs includes the sleazy “Hot 4 U”, along with the Latin-kissed “I’m Yours” featuring Spanish guitarist Alejandro Sanz which underscores Sanchez’s passion for rich Mediterranean vibes; a theme continued on the beautifully chilled Soledad. Always at the forefront of his game, this beautifully constructed collection only serves as a further reminder of the S-Man’s formidable production talent.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Lewis Dene