She's done it again, and better. Nicole C. Mullen's sophomore album, Talk About It, shows an incredible maturing in her ability and confidence in the gifts God has instilled in her. Besides the obvious improvement in production, Mullen has drastically improved her melodies, lyrics and improvisations.
Mullen has mixed things up a little more with this album. 'Witness' has a catchy dance beat and contains an understandable pop rap. 'Heaven' is a much slower ballad about living for God because life is short. 'Sometimes' pulls away from the first album with an energetic combination of R&B and rock, and simple but effective accompaniment.
Mullen is still battling some of the same cultural issues that she did in her first album. 'The Ring' gives a strong message about love lasting--if it doesn't last, it wasn't love. She also challenges young African-Americans to take a stand for Jesus and be an example in 'Black Light.'
'Come Unto Me' is a simple, soothing melody about laying your burdens at Jesus' feet. It crescendos slightly, giving a glimpse of what Mullen can do vocally. 'Call on Jesus' begins with the humility consistent with all of Mullen's songs, but throughout the song she boasts in the Lord with both lyrics and intense vocalizations.
Unlike her first album, Talk About It is very listener friendly. It exemplifies Mullen's simplicity, showing how much God can do with so little.
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