Vesta Williams - Relationships (1998)

Ever since she released "Congratulations," the official anthem for jilted lovers everywhere, it was clear that Vesta was able to use her vocal range to elicit some sort of emotion from even the most discriminating listener. The power of her voice on that track intimated depths of betrayal and pain that forced many to relive a moment (or moments for the unlucky) that they had desperately tried to bury. On RELATIONSHIPS, she proves that her power remains undiminished.

The theme of the album is, of course, relationships, and her incredible voice tackles all aspects...from the pain of love ("I'll Be Alright") to communication and understanding ("Can You Feel Me") and finding that perfect someone ("You and I"). Accompanied by lush arrangements, Vesta consistently satisfies, leaving little doubt that she is probably the most underrated songstress in R&B.~© TiVo