U ready to get nasty? Whether you are or not, a single immersion in the sleazy electro-soul/ funk of "Love Toy", from L.A.-based band Plantlife, will definitely pull that inner-raunch to the forefront.

Launching off with the kind of "in-between jams" bassline that warns you that something sticky-hot is about to be unleashed, "Love Toy" ends up being nothing more than a well-practiced walk-through of early Prince theatrics (the disco underlining coupled with a rawking electric guitar solo, the heavy breathing and falsetto whispered lead vocal performance, smarmy lyrics about being some sexy girl's "loverboy/ love toy"). But even with everything about it feeling so "Paisley" predictable, the track carries a goofy, tongue-in-cheek air that makes for an enjoyable, surely-to-be-repeated listen and it certainly fulfills it's mission of getting all listeners in a lewd mood.

If nothing else, at least note "Love Toy" for the talents of chief contributor Jack Splash. Already on the charts via "Teenage Love Affair", the charming, girl group-styled sparkler he helped write and produce for Alicia Keys, upcoming plans for a side project with Cee-Lo (under the name Heart Attack) definitely makes him one to watch over the next year.

Pick up Plantlife's new album, Time Traveller, when it drops in May.



DL: "Love Toy" (YFH)