"Searchin" jumps right out as a hit single as the leadoff track on The Voice of Magic. The bass is deep and groovy and the acoustic guitar spells out complicated chords that accent the track favorably. Track 3, "Should We?," provides a groove that’s more like something from D’Angelo or Maxwell. The bass sets the pace, but Raven’s lustful voice teases you into the tune. The vocal harmony overdubs are as tight as can be and the funky guitar chops are dripping with laid-back funk. Track 6, "Godsent," uses a very staccato rhythm, which is all the rage these days. The result is a modern Janet Jackson sound for this cut.

Raven is a sexy singer with excellent vocal versatility. The production is as good as anything you’ll find on the best R&B records being released today. If you dig on Maxwell, D’Angelo or Janet Jackson (Miss Jackson if you’re nasty), then you’ll be sure to love Raven’s The Voice of Magic.