ONCE more MR. WILL DOWNING truly does delivers with this recent addition to an already impressive lineup of albums, this stunning release entitled "CHOCOLATE DROPS" is indeed LIQUID VELVET for your SOUL..or better yet..LIQUID SILK..for your EARS...THE record is well written, arranged and produced..and not to mention MR. DOWNING'S smooth and masterful vocal ability, with that baritone voice of his..this is surely sophisticated soul at its very best...this album will truly ease or remove the weight of the world off your mind and transport you to a dimension of utter peace..a most perfect way to relax..by your lonesome or better yet..with that very special someone..this particular effort is more compact than his other recent outputs.This recording consists of deep JAZZ, mixed with deep R&B, the result is truly a soothing caress to any soul.Showcasing nine romantic, beautiful pieces inclusive of some remakes, MR. DOWNING is certainly keeping the R&B and SOUL FIRE BURNING real BRIGHT..especially in this "darken" music industry.Here's an overlook of the songs: "THIS SONG IS FOR YOU" is a lively, mellow message to all those under the weight of life..I assume that's most of us..a true stress reliever..beautifully done.Next is the pounding, deep and sensuous "NEVER SAY NO TO YOU", my most Favorited piece here. Then comes another hit.."TILL YOU COME BACK", pounding, achy yet real sweet..very nice.. WILL'S take on ATLANTIC STAR'S "LET'S GET CLOSER" is a breath of fresh air on a real classic. "DEEP AS THE OCEAN", is a light flowing song of an eternal pledge of love. Another favorite is the jazzy, steady "RUN AWAY/FALL IN LOVE", fabulous. "IT'S REAL" is another well done recording, fantastic arrangements..love the genuineness radiated.. This is a trip to the other end of the musical spectrum with "SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU", originally done by the legendary WHITNEY HOUSTON, this is amazing because it's done here from a man's point of view, another brilliant output!!.The concluding piece here is the quizzing, gentle.."DOES YOUR MOMMA KNOW ABOUT ME", though it's a remake, it's completely new to me, it's the first I ever hear this song and I do love this one..ONE statement: though I do love his remakes, I see WILL is increasing the amount on each of his recent albums..ONE or TWO is fine for me..not FOUR or more..it would do him well to keep the remakes to a bare minimum...Overall this is another fantastic output and I very highly recommend "CHOCOLATE DROPS" to all fans and to those want to be introduced to the remarkable, majestic and masterful works of MR. WILL DOWNING.