The Perfect Quirk

K-Gr 5—Secret Agent's goal is to assure kids that what makes them different are quirks instead of flaws, and he succeeds in these 10 original songs, fusing hip-hop with Motown, reggae, club thump, blues, shanty, klezmer, Afropop, and funk styles to create his own unique musical signature. Fellow musicians join in on guitar, bass, banjo, piano, keys, synths, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harmonica, djembe, drums, and percussion, giving outstanding performances. "You're It" extolls the uniqueness of everyone, "Unwind" prefers relaxing over rushing, and "3 Pointed Back" explains that when one is pointing a finger at another person, three fingers are pointing back. Limit your TV viewing or you might be "Caught in the Screen" like the kid in this song. The remaining songs are "Imaginary Friend," "Pillowfort Pillowfight," "PJs All Day," "Guess What," "Time Machine," and "Nightlight." A great album for hip-hop fans.—Beverly Wrigglesworth, San Antonio Public Library, TX