CALIFORNIA (Beevine Records, 2004) finds pc munoz and the amen corner paying tribute to 80s funk, hip-hop, and new wave, while also bravely forging new ground. Exciting collaborations can be found on nearly every track: legendary songwriter Jackson Browne drops in to sing on the title track (a funky mash note to the golden state), longtime Prince and the Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink serves up a classic synth solo on "deatbed", world renowned conductor Yair Samet leads a revved-up string quartet through the stirring eroticism of "clean", and gospel-soul vocalist Carmelita Traylor (heard previously on records by rap mogul Master P and others) delivers powerhouse vocal turns all over. Throughout CALIFORNIA, pc's trademark, multi-layered lyricism and eclectic songwriting style give the album a distinctive sound, unlike anything else in early '00s R&B.
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