Turn the Heat Up!
Editorial Reviews
<"b000005z697590"> Amazon.com's Best of 1998
This debut album from bluesman Johnny Copeland's daughter is a powerful surprise. Powerful, because Shemekia Copeland's voice has the impact of a mature vocalist's despite her youth; a surprise, because it's so rare to hear such a great performance from one so young. Whether it's sassy attitude on the title track, or the subtle power of "Ghetto Child," Copeland is always in control. We'll be hearing a lot more from her in the years to come. --Genevieve Williams
<"b000005z697499"> Amazon.com
Despite the growing number of young blues musicians who've come out of the woodwork recently, it's still extremely rare to find even one with the fire and power of previous generations. Shemekia Copeland is that rarity; recorded when Copeland was 18 years old, Turn the Heat Up shows the power and maturity of a much older artist. This maturity is enough to make Copeland's debut exceptional in itself. But if Copeland's singing doesn't quite match, say, Koko Taylor's, she shows a potential in... read more
Turn the Heat Up!
Turn the Heat Up!, Music, Shemekia Copeland, Blues, Blues Music, Modern Electric Blues, Pop, Soul-Blues
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