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But the influential, somewhat obscure indie-label predecessor to all of this was Complex Simplicity, the full-length debut from the lithe-sounding singer and songwriter Teedra Moses, a low-key powerhouse from New Orleans. Released a year before Emancipation, Moses’ album exemplified a sea change, and continues to enjoy cult classic status among R&B obsessives and fellow musicians alike.

 

Still, Complex Simplicity has reverberated through the years and its impact remains widely felt: Kaytranada’s 2018 take on “Be Your Girl” helped establish the producer as a maestro of the R&B club remix, and a wide range of singers like Katy B and Ari Lennox have cited Moses as an influence. (In January, SZA called Complex Simplicity a “flawless fuckin masterpiece.”)

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/teedra-moses-complex-simplicity/

 

 

 

I hate to admit I only found out about this album after stumbling upon Kaytranada's remix but wow... what a hidden r&b gem

 

 

Edited February 13, 20233 yr by NOW

I remember the woman at the check out laughing at me when I was buying this back in 04. She should have bought one herself seeing how classic this album was going to be. 

A cult classic.

 

Rescuse Me

No More Tears

Take Me

Backstroke

You Better Tell Her

 

19 years later… 

One of my all time favourite albums