Showcasing
Maxi Priest's talent for shaping reggae, dancehall, and soul into a distinctly pop-oriented and commercial amalgam,
Man with the Fun happens to be one of
Priest's better efforts, simply because the quality of the production and songwriting is uniformly first-rate throughout the record. Of course, there are quite a few mediocre tracks, but the smooth sounds of
Priest's voice and the seamless production hold your interest until the album arrives at high points like
Maxi's duet with
Shaggy, "That Girl." ~ Leo Stanley