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Artist: FantasiaBrand: Baker & Taylor
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-12-12
Model: 0828767896229
Music Label: J-Records
Soundtracks:
- Hood Boy (feat. Big Boi)
- When I See U
- I Nominate U
- Baby Makin' Hips
- Not The Way That I Do
- Only One U
- I Feel Beautiful
- I'm Not That Type
- Uneligible
- Two Weeks Notice
- Surround U
- Bore Me (Yawn)
- Sunshine
- Bump What Ya Friends Say
Music reviews of Fantasia
Music Review: Superior Effort
Rating: 5 Stars
To say that I have been eagerly anticipating this album for two years would be an understatement. To say that I am absolutely in love with whatever that special spark that Fantasia possess would also be criminally understated. Allow me to state this however, this album is a true coming-of-age classic. Possibly the best Urban album of the year.
As soon as I heard 'Hood Boy' for the first time, I knew this was a serious potential radio hit. It exudes the type of personality that made (makes) Fantasia such a compelling artist. She has this sort of "ghetto-sexuality" that is neither trashy nor whorish, but genuine and real. It's a sexuality you can only find in the streets, and I like that she's embracing this as opposed to trying to soften her edges. 'Hood Boy' is 'throw back-contemporary'...not quite club-ready, but surely radio-friendly. It's a slice of bliss however, because not only is Fantasia credibly building her street-cred, but also proving to naysayers that she's going to do her, and not conform to record execs (including Clive).
'When I See U' is an effective, catchy midtempo urban track, a bit cliche, no new ground broke here, but it showcases Fantasia's voice subtly, which is her forgotten commondity (she can sing subtly yall!).
'I Nominate U' is a clever slow jam. Seductive. She KILLS the verses on this track...most look for a killer hook, but the gem of this song is the verse and melody. Matter of fact, the hook is probably the weakest part of the song.
'Baby Makin' Hips' is without a doubt my favorite Fantasia outside of 'Free Yourself' (which is my all time favorite 'Tasia song). It is such an old school, sassy, hip-hop influenced masterpiece. The production is just super strong, and Fantasia floats over the beat with a flawless Tina Turner-esque funk-goddess ability. This should no doubt be the second-single, it has recieved much buzz (EW even recognized it long before this album was released). It is a bonafide Bootylicious hit. If it is released and is not embraced by radio, we'll know the bias is not material-based and more artist (i.e. American Idol) based.
'Not The Way That I Do' suprised me the first time I heard it. Just not a typical or expected Fantasia track. It is smoking! This girl is BLOWIN' on this hot as fire club track. Surely be hearing this on several mixtapes out there, and rightfully so.
'Only One U' was the first track I thought could have been cut. It just does not stand out in my mind, or stick there after a few listens. It's grade-B material to most of the albums' grade-A.
'I Feel Beautiful' should be the third single. It has the potential to be a HUGE radio hit, both urban and pop. It's pop enough for the Hot 100 and soulful enough for black radio. Uplifting and relevant. It belongs on the airwaves. The song has a Mary J Blige influence without a doubt, which probably works to it's benefit (especially with Mary being so hot now).
'I'm Not That Type' proves that Missy is just as effective as a producer as an artist. Another club banger (pardon the cliche). Lyrics are sooo Missy Elliot, and Fantasia drops every line with a command that is startling for such a green artist.
'Uneligible' is an out of left-field GEM. It personifies what 'Tasia calls 'Urban Rock'. The production is like nothing you've heard on an Urban/R&B record before (well maybe Van Hunt). Perfect for Fantasia's voice and personality. It has a rock sound without sounding too out there. It's rock soul, again channeling Tina Turner.
'Two Weeks Notice' is another Missy cut that just goes to show that those two must work together on every future album. They fit like a hand and glove. The metaphores are clever, the delivery equally as clever, and the production is crisp. An able slow jam.
'Surround U' is another throw away track. Just too much. Swizz Beatz dropped the ball with his production on this one. It's all rather distracting, and it hampers 'Tasia's valiant effort to make something out of nothing. An uptempo that could have been cut.
'Bore Me (Yawn)' is my second favorite track on this album. It is sooo funky. Soo Fantsia. I was blown away. My head was bobbing, my feet stomping, my hands in the air saying 'Awww shhhhhhh'! This is an old school display. Is it just me, or is she her best in 'throw-back contemporary' mode?
'Sunshine' means she felt obligated to pay respects to her Southern roots, because this is a ATL club movement "lean-rocker". It's good too. There nothing new about the production or the writing, but it is effective, partially because you just dont expect 'Tasia to record a cut like this. While it's typical for the Ciara's of the industry, it's fresh for Fantasia. I was jammin', I guess that's all that matters.
'Bump What Ya Friends Say' is gospel influenced soul. It's the voice showcase of the album (kinda like 'Free Yourself' was for the last album). Missy really did serve her purpose on all of her efforts because I love this closing track too.
Bottom line: Just a superior effort all the way around. There are two throw-aways, but comparing that to a whole albums worth of throw-aways we usually get with most current Urban efforts (Cassie, anyone?) this is a superb effort. I hope to God this is not an underrated album. I have a feeling it's going to be sandbagged by industry types because it's not going to pull in Kelly or Carrie numbers. They're going to try and sabotage this just like they did Ruben (poor guy's last effort hasn't even sold 200,000 copies). Fact is, realistically we can only hope she gets a little momentum, beats the Gold standard and moves forward from there. A few hit singles will help the album sales, so yall, we gotta request her songs on the radio, get our girl's stuff heard, so we wont have to hear "Where's Fantasia?" ever again.
Description of Fantasia
All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Maybe the best thing about American Idol is that, once it launches its stars, it sets them free. Fantasia, the self-titled sophomore set by the up-from-the-bootstraps 2004 series winner, sends out song after song that Simon would recoil over and great swaths of America would likely vote down in a heartbeat. Ripped from real life, these tracks are produced with both gumption and vision--a combination potent enough to smoke you out of your seat (see "Two Weeks Notice" and "Bore Me") and settle you back into it gently ("When I See U," "Surround U," "Bump What Ya Friends Say"). Unlike Free Yourself, Fantasia's first outing and one that wanted to work the crowd that crowned her an Idol, Fantasia's focus is de facto, de-poppified R&B--the unpretty kind. Barrino (Fantasia's last name, for those who've forgotten) brings it with a glimmering, gut-busting voice that suggests she's never seen a teleprompter before; she keeps it about as real as real gets. "Uneligible" and the Mary J. Blige-reminiscent "I Feel Beautiful" are slow burners--they linger--but by far the hottest track here is "Hood Boy." With its skittering Supremes sample and Big Boi rap, it does for refried '70s soul what Fantasia did for Idol: it makes you want to pay attention. --Tammy La Gorce
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