Kenny Lattimore hit the R&B scene in 1996 with a self-titled debut that showcased his considerable vocal talent and songwriting skills. On his second album, From the Soul of Man (1998), Lattimore experimented with acoustic guitar and gospel influences, revealing a complex musician behind the matinee-idol looks. Weekend might have extended this experimental trend, but, unfortunately, it's more conventional than its predecessor, playing it safe with Babyface-style ballads and"Girl, I can treat you better than him" lyrics.It's not revolutionary, but Lattimore does this music better than anyone else. The album's bouncy first single,"Weekend," has a decidedly retro-'80s feel owing to a sample from Blondie's"Rapture" buried in the bass line. Lattimore collaborates with Raphael Saadiq on the smooth, sexy"Come to Me," but the wannabe urban lyrics of"Can You Feel Me," a duet with Shanice Wilson, sink an otherwise solid effort. Weekend lives up to its name--relaxing, romantic, sweet, and over far too soon.