JOHN LEGEND - Once Again Review

Riding off his Get Lifted debut the Springfield, Ohio R&B sensation John Legend has a lot to live up to. That project garnered him eight Grammy nods, three wins and a couple of platinum discs. Not bad for a first time effort....full text For John Stephens, mellifluous soul charmer, Kanye West protege and self-proclaimed Legend, the term "difficult second album" is especially meaningful. His debut, Get Lifted, was nominated for eight Grammys and won three, putting Once Again in the position of having to match its success or be considered a turkey....full text Neo-soul man John Legend's major-label debut Get Lifted certainly gave him a lift, earning him fame, fortune, a hit single and three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. A lot of folks would be hard-pressed to follow up a disc like that. But singer-pianist Legend has not only risen to the challenge -- he may have outdone himself....full text