In the words of Florida Evans from the 70's series GOOD TIMES, I must say "damn, damn, damn!  Each CD really reveals another side of Tori Fixx.  I've never had the opportunity to meet this talented icon, but I feel I know him through his lyrics.  Thanks for sharing so much of yourself in such a honest way. Hats off to you!
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Brilliant CD!!
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One of the godfathers, OG, etc. of the out hip hop world, Tori Fixx, has released the new album "Couture (CR-2).” Coming just over a year and a half after 2007’s “Code Red”, it showed out!

The album is dynamic in mood and feeling, if you’re clubbing, riding, or just relaxing...its all here.

Couture CR-2 is broken off into sections called “The Break Up”, “Single and Numb”, “The Workaholic” and “The Healing”.  “The Break Up”, is apparently based on a very intense break up that clearly inspired this section of the CD. It starts off with "Love Don't Live Here", a jazzy live instrument based intro, and the personal meaning behind it is apparent. The 2nd track "He's Gone" is about that ex that you just had to say goodbye to. Track 3 "All Becuz" is a little more upbeat, maybe even club type track. The 4th track "Bare" begins the “Single and Numb” section of the CD, and has a nice old school rollin type beat. A sex song that has that fluid motion vibe, and even covers the topic of safe sex. "Dat Boi" is about them boys that want to give it up, no questions here. Can we say in the club again? I also heard something a little familiar to my eardrums-----Nice. I have said it before and I will say it again, this album is so dynamic with its club type tracks & Ballads. YES, Mr. Fixx has brought back the ballads, like LL said...... I need love. Skipping forward a bit, track 7 "Woof" is the lead single for the album. I am sure this will be big in the clubs for as long as folks use their mouths to get the word out. WOOF!

Fixx is an artist that steps out of the box and experiments with different styles and flavors, which explains the country infused track 9 "Cowboy". While the flavor is not for me, I can see the cowboy hat wearing gay folks (or non hip hop gay music lovers) getting their two step and line dancing on to this track.

With an album that is truly universal, there is something that will appeal to everyone. CR-2 also has some features on it that really deliver. Some of the featured guest artists are God-Des & She, DaLyrical, Unecc, Last Offence, Johnny Dangerous, Tim'm, & Melange Lavonne. If you like to drink and cocktail, then check out track 15 "Drank"  as Deadlee and Down Low get their drank on with Mr. Fixx. With its catchy and easily repeated chorus, this can easily be a club (gay or straight) anthem as well.

I have only outlined just a portion of this great record, so what can be said other than “He’s Done It Again!" This is a must have for any hip hop head. I give this 4.5 rainbow mics. Pick it up, it’s worth every cent!

Some stands out tracks (amongst the 22!!!) are Dat Boi, Who Do You Want Me To Be, Got Game?, Hip Hop Ain't Me?, Massive, Drank, Stunts & Shows
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