Timeless Journey (2004) Patti LaBelle has had a makeover for her latest CD , working with Babyface on a track and getting assists from rap duo Floetry and… Patti LaBelle Pop R&B
Patti LaBelle | 'TIMELESS' BEAUTY LaBelle aims for a fresher sound
Image credit: Patti LaBelle: Carlos de la Chiesa
'TIMELESS' BEAUTY LaBelle aims for a fresher sound

Details Release Date: May 04, 2004; Lead Performance: Patti LaBelle; Genres: Pop, R&B

Patti LaBelle has had a makeover for her latest CD, working with Babyface on a track and getting assists from rap duo Floetry and Carlos Santana. But her guests maintain a respectful distance, discreetly deepening the grooviness dormant in LaBelle since ''Lady Marmalade.'' Timeless Journey glimmers with acid-jazz and neo-soul rhythms, and LaBelle is given sassy lyrics worthy of her diva self. That's what we call a new attitude.

Originally posted Apr 30, 2004 Published in issue #764 May 07, 2004 Order article reprints