…..Maturing as a person and professional, K’Jon knows that one can only sing about the J-O-B, V-I-P and the B-E-D so many times, so Man is flush with songs about reflections, resolutions and yes, even a little revolution: the title track finds his throaty vocals at their most limber, a doo-wop-flavored reminiscent take on how the world will never outgrow the need for divine intervention. “Marathon” is another contemplative standout, unmasking K’Jon’s vulnerability and strength as he croons liltingly of devotion no matter what—“Life is about survival, fighting til the end/ain’t no time to give up, and quitters never win. Time keeps on slippin’, I’ma sleep when I’m gone/I just wanna run forever, life is one big marathon.”
Don’t let the black suit and solemn expression on the CD cover fool you though. K’Jon gets his early Motown-era loverman on the finger-snapping, swagger-brimming “Tic Toc” and is practically glib…(click here for the rest of the review and how to purchase at soultracks.com)