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Cee-Lo: New Single + Solo Disc

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June 2, 2010

"Gnarls Barkley is not who I am", says singer Cee-Lo Green, sitting in a Burbank, California, studio. "And right now I'm in this space of wine, and women and having fun."

Cee-Lo's Lady Killer charts the singer's romantic adventures since his 2005 divorce. "For much of my career, I was married," he says. "Now I'm single and ready to mingle."

The singer's aims for a mainstream neosoul mood, layering Cee-Lo's scuffed-up gospel vocals over bright, 80s-inspired funk grooves; one track has a bouncy Hall & Oates vibe, and another, "Language of Love", channels Peter Gabriel's So.

The record features production from Salaam Remi and Jack Splash, who has worked with Alicia Keys and T-Pain. "This is not crazy psychedelic s*#&t, says Splash. "It's Cee-Lo's beautiful voice singing songs that people are gonna be covering 40 years from now."

Cee-Lo is still picking from the 60 or so tunes he wrote for the album. "My people weren't rushing me," he says.

This year won't be so leisurely: In addition to the solo album, he's also in the early stages of a Gnarls record and a reunion set with this Atlanta hip-hop crew, Goodie Mob. "I want to do all of these different things and do them well", he says. "They're all neighbors, it's just gated communities, you know what I'm saying?"

Source: Rolling Stone, Issue 1106, June 10

[Edited 6/2/10 17:29pm]

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Reply #1 posted 06/02/10 12:08pm

Musicslave

I'm interested smile Frankly with a voice like his, he can practically sing anything he wants. I just hope he doesn't follow all the current commercial trends.

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Reply #2 posted 06/02/10 12:18pm

liltalkm

Can't wait for the album.

"Atlanta", "I Want You", "Language of Love" and "What Part of Forever" (from the Twilight Eclipse Soundtrack) are streaming all over the net.

Later

Cause tomorrow is taking too long
and yesterday's too far away
and the reality that you believe in begins to bind.
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Reply #3 posted 06/02/10 12:26pm

Graycap23

Bring it on.

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Reply #4 posted 06/02/10 1:21pm

Timmy84

I've always admired Cee-Lo for his work with Goodie Mob, Gnarls Barkley and even the first solo project he did (with "Closet Freak") so I'm anxious to buy this.

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Reply #5 posted 06/02/10 5:22pm

Identity

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Audio link: http://rapradar.com/2010/...o-georgia/

The lead single from Lady Killer is "Georgia. It's currently available on Amazon.com.

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Reply #6 posted 06/02/10 5:55pm

P2daP

Identity said:

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Audio link: http://rapradar.com/2010/...o-georgia/

The lead single from Lady Killer is "Georgia. It's currently available on Amazon.com.

I like it! I think "i want you" is a stronger song... That thing is TIGHT. Can't wait for the new album! smile

a few more spins has got me feelin this even more.

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Reply #7 posted 06/02/10 11:19pm

Sdldawn

what's the release date on the album?

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Reply #8 posted 06/03/10 1:50am

Identity

^

An exact release date for Lady Killer has not yet been announced. Stay tuned for updates.

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Reply #9 posted 06/03/10 8:40am

liltalkm

Here are some of his new tracks....

track with Bruno Mars......The Other Side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9GstL2WDls

Language of Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0m8bEIjjQ

What Part of Forever (from Twilight Eclipse Soundtrack)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzpMYcnQWZQ

I Want You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZY8g96fMgg

Enjoy!

Cause tomorrow is taking too long
and yesterday's too far away
and the reality that you believe in begins to bind.
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Reply #10 posted 06/03/10 10:34am

babynoz

Identity said:

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Audio link: http://rapradar.com/2010/...o-georgia/

The lead single from Lady Killer is "Georgia. It's currently available on Amazon.com.

Thanks a million, I love Cee-lo's voice and his whole style. Can't wait for this cd!

Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #11 posted 06/03/10 11:13am

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Identity said:

[img:$uid]http://imgur.com/MXH2d.jpg[/img:$uid]

Audio link: http://rapradar.com/2010/...o-georgia/

The lead single from Lady Killer is "Georgia. It's currently available on Amazon.com.

Wow! What a beautiful song mushy clapping

2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740
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Reply #12 posted 06/03/10 1:34pm

Graycap23

Closet freak/ Sexuality Live

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