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Though Johnson has been a strong backbone and influence in the Minneapolis R&B sound from the 80's he was all too often compared to and even mistaken for the Purple One(sometimes this hurt Jesse more than helped him).The major difference is that Johnson's music is strongly rooted in rhythm and blues,some jazz, and some downright good ole' fashion funk ! He has never succumbed to the extravagances or commercial mediocrity like some of his other fellow Minneapolis musicians (exceptions being Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who are now phenomenal producers in the music industry).
This collection is representative of what has made Johnson not just a popular R&B vocal artist but an exceptionally gifted musician.While his voice may bear a strong resemblance to Prince, his skill and craftsmanship with the electric guitar blows even Prince away ! Johsnon is almost reminiscent of Jimmy Hendrix.However, the most noteable exception is that Jesse plays with a more blues-like soulful finesse whereas Jimmy was more grounded into the rock scene; Hendrix may have been able to make his guitar talk, but Johnson makes his sing !
The early tracks of Johnson's career (Wanna Be Your Man, Can You Help Me) were typical of the Minneapolis sound of the mid-eighties;cold,calculated,computerized new-wave funk. His later material (Baby Let's Kiss,Black In America) represents his more refined musical direction;More warmth and rhythm and much more blues/jazz/soul influences...My only sidebar comment would be that Jesse put out a strictly all-out instrumental c.d project showcasing his dynamic range and styles with the electric guitar.
This is an essential collection of some of the best R&B to come out of Minneapolis and the '80s from an artist who is both mistakenly underrated and confused with Prince...Give Jesse the credit he's due !
Tracklist :
01. Be Your Man
02. Fast Girls
03. Can You Help Me
04. I Want My Girl
05. Fool’s Paradise
06. Crazay
07. She (I Can’t Resist)
08. Baby Let’s Kiss (12" Mix)
09. Love Struck
10. I’m Just Wanting You
11. So Misunderstood
12. Black In America
13. Free World
14. Vibe