Kelly Price first made her mark as a vocalist on
Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money, Mo Problems" and
Mase's "Feels So Good," which may give the casual observer the impression that she's a straight-up gangsta. Not so.
Price is an urban crooner, much like a streetwise
Mariah Carey or a domesticated
Mary J. Blige. She has a sweet, smooth voice that's a joy to listen to, but what makes her debut
Soul of a Woman so impressive is that she's not just a singer, she's a talented songwriter as well.
Soul of a Woman is filled with well-crafted contemporary R&B songs that are melodic, memorable and perfectly delivered. It's an audacious debut from a promising young talent. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine