While most artists that debuted around the same time have long since lost their shit, Geoff Wilkinson and company keep coming back bigger and better.
The first cut “Say You Belong To Me” is better than just about every R&B joint getting spins today. With “Man On Top” and “ABC” Us3 shows their unique style. While blending jazz and hip hop producer Geoff Wilkinson compromises neither. Both tracks feature jazz arrangements that could easily stand on their own, or be easily paired with jazz vocals. I was really diggin’ how the sax solo on ABC gives way to some well-done turntablism... Say What!? is the perfect soundtrack to your next barbecue.
From big-band to free-form jazz, Staxy R&B to swing-combo style, Say What!? illuminates virtually every jazz hue, and tosses in the occasional Latin flair or Middle Eastern tinge to highlight the mix. The music is superb... This set takes Wilkinson to a whole new level.
All Music Guide
If you love good jazz, intelligent rap and solid R&B vocals this is for you, but be prepared to pay attention, there is one hell of a lot going on here, and it’s all good.
Seatwave
Good cool club music that has a slew of phat grooves and thick rhythms. You know you want to dance to it!
“Say You Belong To Me” is the kind of song which, with a decent push, would be all over the radio this summer.
Gifted producer Geoff Wilkinson has conjured up another masterpiece. Get this disc ‘cause they are better than ever, ya heard!?
Swank
Grittier jazz and funk influences.
Blowback
There’s going to be a lot of folks reassessing Us3 this year. Time to listen up.
Fly
Infectious and slick.
The Crac
21st century jazz & hip-hop.
Urban Junkies
The new Us3 is one of the best things that Geoff Wilkinson has done and that's saying something! It'll be the opener on next week's show.
Jon Cavanagh, BBC Radio Scotland
