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Laquan Brooks: “I AM LAQUAN” is a complete standout from the mainstream music of today!

Rivera Rhythm Records artist Laquan Brooks is a versatile singer, songwriter, and performer known for his sultry voice and powerful style. Having been developed under Quad recording studios in New York City, Laquan’s influences have been Alicia Keys, Biggie, Coldplay, and Kanye West among others. Discovered by producer Edwin Rivera, Laquan is ready to make waves with his signature style and sound.

Laquan Brooks
Laquan Brooks

As a musician, music lover, music collector, and music reviewer I can say, without reservation, that Laquan Brooks’ 12-track debut album “I AM LAQUAN” ranks with some of the most sincere, genuine, and extraordinary music I’ve ever heard in a while. I’ve just listened to the album for the third time and I am simply overwhelmed by what Laquan Brooks together with Edwin Rivera have produced. This is music for musicians, music for those who really appreciate the craft, yet also for those who simply enjoy music for the sake of being entertained.

Sultry, intoxicating, and groovy with an urban edge, Laquan treads the line between classic R&B, heartwarming soul and modern day EDM beats with the kind of subtle musicianship that translates into sheer class.  Laquan’s soothing voice, his vocal and instrumental arrangements, his songs are just so smooth, so sweet, so mellow, they really touch and heal the soul. The songs are new yet they take me back to the good old days. Laquan is a complete standout from the mainstream music of today.

Easy, feel-good, deep, sweet, perfect, delightful – “I AM LAQUAN” will make you smile, make you think, and lift you up right from the opening track. Laquan voice is both seductive and clear with a magic that breathes life into lyrics so enticingly you want to step into the music and get comfortable. Few vocalists on the scene now can match Laquan’s ability to weave a song so powerfully that it becomes as intimate as your own soul. He does it on “SOBER” and then repeats himself on “BEAUTIFUL DISASTER” and “WHAT HAPPENED” for three home runs in a row. But it gets even better on “EVERYTHING” and “GOIN”, where Laquan puts on his Stevie Wonder mask and uses his voice like a finely tuned instrument. His music has purity which shines through with every note he sings.

The cover artwork
The cover artwork

In between you’ll bump into doses of upbeat, urban edge like on “MY WORLD”, “ROCK IT OUT THE BOX” and “CELEBRATION” or the piano-driven ballad “RUNAWAY”. All throughout this album Laquan is the exact opposite of what many of today’s hit makers embody. His sublime songs are built on a foundation of masterful melodies and instrumentation. The tracks ebb and flow so seamlessly that it’s hard to believe that there are only twelve of them, but part of Laquan artistic prowess is that he makes each note and verse count.

“I AM LAQUAN” unfolds at a steady pace, exploring the entire gamut of human emotions and when Laquan displays the full strength of his vocal range, the results are stirring and soulful. The compositions, written and produced by both Laquan Brooks and Edwin Rivera, are filled with such tenderness and attentiveness to detail in words and music that it sets the perfect tone for creating the memories that we will look back on in the future!

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