Cody ChesnuTT is not nearly as popular as he should be. It is clear he is most responsible for this situation. For those who are familiar with his work, he has worked with a few different groups like The Roots, has written the critically acclaimed "Headphone Masterpiece" on a 4 track in his bedroom. And then spent 10 years abusing drugs, and doing just about anything he could to destroy his family and his relationships with friends.
When he realized he was on the wrong track. he up and moved his family from
It takes very little time when listening to this album to see how he has changed, all you have to do is listen to his words and realise he certainly is not "turning back". This album is a beautiful/soulful/ode to his new life, his love of life, his family and his friends and his desire to make things right.
His show last night was as good as it could get...Every song off his new cd was played, and he will not play anything off his old releases. He wants to focus on this more positive new album and I can't blame him. its beautiful.
Within five minutes of being on stage he has the entire venue singing along to "Til I met Thee" and "Love is More Than a Wedding Day" and the sing-a-long continues until he has done every song on the new album and with no encore. walks into the crowd and hugs as many people as he can before settling into the merch table to meet even more people.
This show was about nothing but positive vibes and I can say without a doubt, this will be my show of the year. If you like classic soul and r&b and enjoy his new album, please find the time to check Cody ChesnuTT out somewhere. He really is a special performer and probably one of the best singers I have ever heard!
Jim
