by Ron Wynn
Whether singing or toasting, Charlie Chaplin is one of reggae's most versatile performers. This CD includes a clever reggae adaptation of an old B.B. King tune retitled &Singin' the Blues& and a less successful cover of Hammer's &U Can't Touch This& called &Don't Touch Crack.& Chaplin also offers a take on James Bond with &License to Kill,& his thoughts on contemporary romance with &Modern Girl& and some other notions on life and love. His vocals and interaction with backup singers are engaging, while his verbal quips are often thoughtful and catchy.