Released on 04/10/1999
Label: single

Second single from Macy Gray''s excellent debut album may be the one to alert a hitherto oddly unreceptive public to her considerable talents. This differs from the previous single being in the rich soul vein, where ''Do Something'' offered a more contemporary hip hop inflected vibe. Not quite as earth shattering a debut as that of Eryka Badu, ''Macy Grey On How Life Is'' is certainly one of the most consistent albums in the genre since. This single showcases Macy''s soul heritage perfectly and its anthemic chorus may just swing it.

    by James Poletti