Cutting a swathe through the bland pop masses arrives Har Mar Superstar.

With tongue lodged firmly in cheek Har Mar comes on like a super smooth R&B lothario. Thing is, he's an overweight, greasy, moustachioed white guy. Yeah right. Everything about him screams gimmick from the image to the irony of the whole thing. Surely this is novelty record hell. But hang on a minute give the album a listen in its entirety and it soon becomes clear that, miracle of miracles, this guy is actually super-talented.

If you've been longing for someone to come along and make records as good as Prince used to, Har Mar is your man. Not only that, he blends soulful vocals, sleazy funk and ass-shaking Miami Bass with East Coast hip hop and the spirit of George Clinton to make the party record to end all party records. Sleazy, sexy, booty shaking R&B made in heaven. Alicia Keys had better watch out!

April 23, 2003 14:00