R&B-POP
Despite his songwriting credentials, Lionel Richie only penned one tune on his new album. Instead, he leaves much of the writing and production to contemporary hitmakers like Akon, The-Dream and Stargate, who put a fresh but familiar spin on Richie's sound. Still, the old guy falls into a bit of a midtempo rut.
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