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You know her voice within the first three notes of a song. Possessing one of the most recognizable, distinct voices in contemporary music, popular singer/songwriter Lil Mo, affectionately known as the Godmother of Hip-Hop and R&B, will release her anticipated new CD, “Pain and Paper†on August 28th, via her own Honeychild Inc., distributed by Koch Entertainment. Leading the charge to introduce Lil Mo’s stellar third CD is the bouncy midtempo song, “Sumtimes I†featuring Jim Jones. Destined to become a Summer smash, the track is accompanied by a video, which was filmed in Atlanta and directed by Gabriel Hart.
“Pain and Paper†will also feature a daring remake of the Shirley Murdock classic “Husband.†Lil Mo, ably assisted by producer Troy Taylor, treated that soulful tune to a complete makeover, replacing its former slow, brooding arrangement with a lighter and airier, yet equally engaging sound. “My Youngin,†which features rapper Da Brat, cleverly deals with the social and emotional nuances of a May/December romance, while pain is the star of the track “One 4 The Road,†in which Lil Mo’s vocals masterfully expose the all-too-familiar frustration of emotionally investing in a hopeless romance. Lil Mo’s “Lucky Her†delves into finding the right love at the wrong time, only to discover that they finally get it right—with someone else! “Pain and Paper†is a no-holds-barred lyrical journey into the soul of the experiences that have transformed Lil Mo from a girl into a woman. The album also features production by award-winning producer Bryan Michael Cox, on “Heartbeat.â€