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Sheila E's 1e CD zonder Prince.

Review: Sex Cymbal is by far Sheila E.'s most pop-accessible and artistically sensible project to date...Where the Glamorous Life and Romance 1600 had Prince's production signature and musical influence throughout, Sex Cymbal showcases Sheila's own artistic control and freedom...While Sheila's vocal ability may be on the light side she still manages to hold her own on each track.She is truly a more gifted musician than vocalist, but hey, give the lady plenty of credit for just doing it...On this 1991 project she managed to seamlessly and effortlessly delve into r&b, funk, hip-hop, Latin, light rock,even a Chrisitan flavored tune dedicated to the Virgin Mary (everything except for country and heavy metal)!

Most favorable tracks on this set are the re-make of Labelle's Lady Marmalade (hip hop jazzy style), 808 Kate (frenetic drum solo shows off Sheila's chops), Loverboy (the only track to have an early Prince influence), Mother Mary (soft religious overtones), Whatcha Gonna Do and Private Party (both Latin influenced tracks pay an homage to Sheila's dad's (Pete Escovedo)early 70's Latin-funk band Azteca).

For the pop masses this is the best Sheila E. title to own. Sheila's first 3 projects were purely Prince/Paisley Park driven. Her latest efforts and artistic direction have favored a more pop jazz sound. Sex Cymbal is the happy medium....