Kelly Price first made her mark as a vocalist on Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money, Mo Problems" and Mase's "Feels So Good," which may give the casual observer the impression that she's a straight-up gangsta.
Not so.
Price is an urban crooner, much like a streetwise Mariah Carey or a domesticated Mary J.
Blige.
She has a sweet, smooth voice that's a joy to listen to, but what makes her debut Soul of a Woman so impressive is that she's not just a singer, she's a talented songwriter as well.
Soul of a Woman is filled with well-crafted contemporary R&B songs that are melodic, memorable and perfectly delivered.
It's an audacious debut from a promising young talent.