Product Reviews
Now on his fourth album, Bobby V is evidently walking a path similar to that of Avant, Joe, and Ginuwine -- R&B artists who aren t Usher-level crossover superstars but release decent, commercially successful albums every couple years. As is the case with his slightly older contemporaries, Bobby V doesn t change up his sound so much as he refines it. On Fly on the Wall, he works extensively once more with Tim & Bob, as well as past associates Carlos LOS da Mystro McKinney and Bryan-Michael Cox, along with the Pentagon (an Underdogs offshoot), Jazze Pha, and a handful of other collaborators. As usual, there is a high percentage of ballads made for the sake of seduction, including a passable cover of Bobby Brown's Rock Wit cha, complemented with a few tougher tracks that are closer to the likes of Beep. There are no shocks here, though L.O.V.E. -- a definite highlight -- is surprisingly spangly for a Tim & Bob production. At 67 minutes, the album carries a fair amount of clutter, but it s still one of Bobby s best yet. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
Product Notes
2011 album from the R&B artist formerly known as Bobby Valentino. With production handled by Tim & Bob (Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson), The Pentagon (formerly The Underdogs), LOS (Usher, the Dream) and Jazze Pha (T.I., Ciara), Fly On The Wall contains the type of polished production accented by live instrumentation that has become Bobby V's signature. Love remains a focal point of Bobby V's music because of its therapeutic qualities. "I think love brings happiness to everyone, I'm all about bringing love into people's lives through my music. The reality is its rough out there in the real world and love helps us get through some of life's biggest challenges". With a string of hit singles and albums, a burgeoning record label and a charitable foundation inspiring the youth, Bobby V is ready to give his fans another album that thrills them as much as it entertains them. "Through this album I want my fans to feel like my entourage. I want them to walk every step of the way with me until we reach the top".