Mario Barrett's luscious mid-range vocals animate this collection of post-millennial R&B. He's the chaste yet insistent romantic who convinces us to embrace him, and he melts our resistance with a soulful sound that glides effortlessly from club thumpers to sensuous dinner-date temptations. As Mario saves us from bad relationships and promises he'll be more than just a friend, his voice assures us that he's the steadiest of musical lovers.