Jamie Lidell is a lovely crazed individual. He beatboxes over top of freshly made on-the-spot looped vocals, sings to stuffed birds and lollipops, comes dressed to impress in overcoats and flip-flops, and sometimes decks himself out with peculiar headgear. Strip all that away and there is creative originality, and a voice that is futuristically defined.

His latest project, 'Multiply Additions' is a 10-track album that features live and handpicked remixes of cuts from his 2005 release, 'Multiply.' Don't worry – it isn't the ordinary monotone techno dance beat underneath the original songs. This is laced with several genres and gives the ears multiple doses of ear candy.

The sequencing doesn't stray far from the original including the opening track, "You Got Me Up," which is one of two live performances. It is a contrast to the upbeat version. Jamie slows it down, pants and pleasantly moans over top of the music. It is transformed into a sensual raw ballad. The other live cut is "Game For Fools," in which you can hear his soul taking over within the deep elongated riffs and emotional grit. Both are a testament to his artistry – clean and profoundly presented. Gonzalez, who has a brief solo at the end of "You Got Me Up," is the star of "Multiply (In Minor Key)." Complete with the light chatter and laughter scattered amongst the background, the tone and melody gives the song a 50's Western saloon type feel. The pleasant damage being done on the keys is proof that this song was set up for the instrumentation to shine.

To no surprise, Jamie's homeboy and musical visionary, Mocky, appears to churn out a hip-hop inspired version of "What's the Use." He adds a mellowed out beat with some extra instrumentals, random placed adlibs and two laughable (in a good way) rhymes. This rendition also brings forth a light jazz ending (listen close to drums at the end) – which provides a nice groove.

Also included are two renditions of "A Little Bit More." First is the Luke Vibert mix, which possesses a galaxy funk element, perfect for backing up and giving a soft echo to Jamie's falsettos. The other version is from left of the middle artist Herbert, and it teeters more on the electronica side. His arranging, looping and repeating of the lyrics throughout the song is a bit unexpected, but provides a strong head nod.

Worth mentioning briefly are two tracks that oddly stand out. One is courtesy of Mara Carlyle and a ukulele on "Game For Fools." Instead of Jamie's sultriness, you are greeted with Ms.Carlyle folk-like softness. To be honest, it's dope to hear a feminine twist on the ballad. The other track is Herbert's Hoedown Bump Instrumental of "Multiply." It's like an acid trip between a square dance competition and a Sunday worship service at a hand clappin', foot stompin' Southern church – although you don't know where it's going, you are enjoying the ride.

'Multiply Additions' encompasses a series of overly familiar sounds and blends them into an unordinary compilation that creates a universal vibe. It has an element of recognizable and respected experimentation. I'll be anxiously waiting and wondering what the next layer of JL has to reveal.