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Brandi Jones
Pulse critic

3 and 1/2 gus heads out of 4

Fans of "Southern Hummingbird," rhythm and blues singer Tweet's 2002 debut, will embrace her follow-up "It's Me Again." Despite the lack of albums sales on Tweet's first release, the beautiful artist still managed to create a stir on city streets with her smooth vocals. She may not have been a platinum-selling artist, but women and men alike seemed to be grooving to the chirps of the "Southern Hummingbird."

"It's Me Again" is definitely Tweet - again. The expected but still appreciated funky drumbeats behind the mellow sounds of keyboards, percussion and flute hold her audiences' attention. Then there are the relatable lyrics surrounded by men, love and heartbreak. Without a doubt, Tweet's latest is pure woman. Billboard-friendly audiences should be aware of Tweet's recent single, "Turn Da Lights Off," featuring Missy Elliott. Missy wrote and produced this wickedly perfect hit, and Tweet harmonizes to her beau about getting to know one another better - in the dark.

Tweet has a slick duet with R&B newcomer Rell titled "Could It Be." Fans of "Best Friend" from "Southern Hummingbird" will enjoy this track. The two sing of falling in love unexpectedly while expressing their fatigue from playing the same, tired games. Once again, Tweet romances her audience with lyrics of passion and commitment. On "You," the woman who loves singing about love speeds up the tempo. She rides the beat eloquently with her delicate voice.

This time the artist tells a tale of leaving the man that failed to give her what she was in search of: love. Lyrics such as "I don't know why/I'm so surprised in you. Someone is bound to come around and do better than you" leave no room for misunderstandings.

The ride on this album becomes intense when Tweet sings of apathy toward your significant other and putting pride aside. Missy reappears on "Things I Don't Mean." This track will remind Tweet's audience of a '70s dance club. The beat is very old school, but as Tweet showed on "Southern Hummingbird," she can still make it work. Now the woman who has embraced her womanhood can appreciate the soulful lyrics on "Sports, Sex & Food."

The mature, upbeat and classic beat of this track sounds like it should've appeared on the soundtrack for the made-for-TV movie, "Their Eyes Were Watching God," if it had one. The movie is based on a classic novel about two sexy and passionate people who fall in love. Those who have not seen the movie, picture "Love Jones" or pure, simple old fashion seduction. "Sports, Sex & Food" is written for the woman who has learned what Tweet says it takes to get a man, and what she says it takes to keep him.

"Two of Us" features Tweet's daughter, Tashawna. This track is their version of the frequently duplicated hit. The mother-daughter duo will make the singer's audience smile while digesting how much Tashawna sounds like her mother. "I'm Done" reflects one of those "Midnight Love" grooves that relaxes the body during bedroom hours. Although the sister chants, "She is in no need for love," the nature of this track does not steal the shine of Tweet's delivery over the sensual beat.

"It's Me Again" is a 15-track piece of art that only Tweet could create. Her audience will not be disappointed. Those who are still unaware of the R&B chick known as Tweet should download "Southern Hummingbird," explore her dream then go out and purchase "It's Me Again." After doing so, one might realize why "It's Me Again" fits so perfectly as the title of her latest vision. Nice job, birdie!