Robin Thicke

American singer-songwriter and record producer known for R&B- and soul-inflected pop. Best known commercially for 'Lost Without U' and the 2013 hit 'Blurred Lines'.

Born March 10, 1977, in Los Angeles. Son of actor Alan Thicke. Worked as a songwriter and producer for other artists. 'Blurred Lines' was the subject of a high-profile copyright lawsuit with the estate of Marvin Gaye.

Livio's review of Robin Thicke's Beautiful World highlights wide-ranging influences and a lack of cohesion. The critic finds moments of real promise (notably "When I Get You Alone", "Brand New Jones" and "Stupid Things"). Overall the album is described as a "mishmash": uneven but with salvageable highlights.

For:Fans of R&B and soul, listeners of early-2000s pop/R&B, music critics and collectors