Having been recognized and celebrated for years in the blues community, her sophomore album may well bump Shemekia into the mainstream. She won 4 1998 Living Blues Awards -- 2 from readers and 2 from critics -- and her debut spent 4 months at #1 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, an unprecedented feat for any debut artist. This 2000 release skillfully showcases the qualities that garnered her such renown: her stunningly powerful voice and breathtaking command of blues nuance. Tracks such as Wild, Wild Woman, and It's 2 A.M. show her ablilty to really rock out with R&B flair, while Beat Up Guitar demonstates that she can sing old-style blues with the best of them. Includes a guest appearance by Ruth Brown.

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