i agree with Meshell but I don't think its a lack of sincerity or talent. Bruno is kind of like the r&b version of Lenny Kravitz.

I remember one critic saying that Lenny seemed to be someone who was overwhelmed by his influences.

All artists borrow and steal but when a song comes on and you first think of the artist they are stealing from its ventures into karaoke land.

and for the record I can appreciate Lenny and Bruno for what they are but no one is confusing them for the real deal.