[Golowhore]

Some of you are ridiculous.

The idea that this song is generic or the same as everything else is laughable. Production-wise it's unique because although the Jill Scott, D'Angelo influences are obvious, the blending of the neo-soul vibe with a hard 90s hip hop beat plus the unusual instrumentation creates a very distinct sound.

Calling the writing "nothing new" is even more ridiculous considering it's painfully obvious that the lyrics (or at least most of them) are completely personal and specific to her own thoughts and current situation (i.e moving south east from Boston to LA, being stuck in a career limbo). If any other singer had written these lyrics, it would make no sense. The production is extremely colourful and she does a brilliant job of painting a vivid and detailed picture of her thoughts to compliment a track that almost feels like an art project. e.g:

Laying down on my hardwood floor again
Watching all my deepest fears just crawling on the ceiling
These colonial bricks and beams are just not enough to hold me
All I got is my hopes and dreams and this cranberry stoli

or

I took the Red Line all the way to South E(ast)
When I leave this place will anybody really miss me?
If I stay on this train all night can I end at the beginning?
Smoking on this Cali green to just stop the world from spinning


The only part of the lyrics that could possibly be described is the bit about getting high, but that's such a tiny part of the track.

As I said before, it may not be your cup of tea, but not every song has to feature huge vocals, a huge chorus and/or huge beats. This song was clearly written with the intention of being a smooth, soothing and chilled neo soul track (as neo soul tracks are). She has an incredible understanding of her range and how to use different parts of her voice in unique ways - although Brandy and Melanie are both great contraltos, they would never use their lower range in this manner.

[Eargasm]

Take a seat haters... Nobody cares what you think about this

[Pelvic Thrust]

Originally posted by TheGoldenLynx

Apparently she said there were going to be TWO first singles, so I'm excited for the next one...titled TAKE THE CANYON.

I hope it's much better than this TRASH.

[SupremeGoddess]

excited

[Golowhore]

Originally posted by strikefirefall

Some of you get way too close to artists to the point where you have a heart attack when someone says they don't like a song or that it's "generic." This song is no different than what you hear on Brandy's album. This song really doesn't stand out whatsoever. Neither the production nor the lyrics are something never heard before. Call me a troll or whatever you want but it's the truth.

Originally posted by strikefirefall

I'm not a stan because I have better things to do than stalk an artist like some stans do (not talking about you or anyone here that commented). JoJo is one of my favorite artists but this song really doesn't stand out.
You mentioned people being able to voice their opinion respectfully and that's what I did. I posted my opinion, and so did someone else, and people b*tched about it. In another thread, I voiced my opinion and got called a troll that was seeking attention.

Boo hoo. You were replying to every remotely complimentary post with personal attacks. You were trolling.


The irony of it all is that you're the one showing just how little you know about music.

1) In a musical context, generic means a song that follows trends and brings to the table absolutely nothing but the same beats, themes and melodies that everyone is doing. AKA, some standard dance-pop/RnB track about being in the "clerb" or a Trey Songz mid-tempo RnB track about making love. Factually, this song is the polar opposite of generic.

2) This is a neo-soul track. Neither Brandy or Melanie Fiona have ever even stepped foot into this genre, let alone recorded a similarly sounding/produced song. Please educate yourself before commenting.

[Sky Engineer]

[strikefirefall]

Originally posted by Golo*****

Boo hoo. You were replying to every remotely complimentary post with personal attacks. You were trolling.


The irony of it all is that you're the one showing just how little you know about music.

1) In a musical context, generic means a song that follows trends and brings to the table absolutely nothing but the same beats, themes and melodies that everyone is doing. AKA, some standard dance-pop/RnB track about being in the "clerb" or a Trey Songz mid-tempo RnB track about making love. Factually, this song is the polar opposite of generic.

2) This is a neo-soul track. Neither Brandy or Melanie Fiona have ever even stepped foot into this genre, let alone recorded a similarly sounding/produced song. Please educate yourself before commenting.

I know nothing about music but yet I work in the music industry? I have more knowledge about music than you ever will. Take a seat. I never said this song was generic, that was someone else.

[GeminiGurl09]

I wonder if she will make a Video for this song

[Luckystar]

Originally posted by Golo*****

Some of you are ridiculous.

The idea that this song is generic or the same as everything else is laughable. Production-wise it's unique because although the Jill Scott, D'Angelo influences are obvious, the blending of the neo-soul vibe with a hard 90s hip hop beat plus the unusual instrumentation creates a very distinct sound.

Calling the writing "nothing new" is even more ridiculous considering it's painfully obvious that the lyrics (or at least most of them) are completely personal and specific to her own thoughts and current situation (i.e moving south east from Boston to LA, being stuck in a career limbo). If any other singer had written these lyrics, it would make no sense. The production is extremely colourful and she does a brilliant job of painting a vivid and detailed picture of her thoughts to compliment a track that almost feels like an art project. e.g:

Laying down on my hardwood floor again
Watching all my deepest fears just crawling on the ceiling
These colonial bricks and beams are just not enough to hold me
All I got is my hopes and dreams and this cranberry stoli

or

I took the Red Line all the way to South E(ast)
When I leave this place will anybody really miss me?
If I stay on this train all night can I end at the beginning?
Smoking on this Cali green to just stop the world from spinning


The only part of the lyrics that could possibly be described is the bit about getting high, but that's such a tiny part of the track.

As I said before, it may not be your cup of tea, but not every song has to feature huge vocals, a huge chorus and/or huge beats. This song was clearly written with the intention of being a smooth, soothing and chilled neo soul track (as neo soul tracks are). She has an incredible understanding of her range and how to use different parts of her voice in unique ways - although Brandy and Melanie are both great contraltos, they would never use their lower range in this manner.

I actually agree with you about the song. I thought the song was missing something the first few times I listened to it. But on the 4th, 5th listen, it hit me hard that this song was really dope. I really like the Jill Scott and D'Angelo influences and the hiphop influences and she has mad swag for days on this song. But save your breath. No point in trying to convince people who don't like it. They still aren't gonna like it. lol

[GeminiGurl09]

DowntownDrive, JoJo and Leah Labelle are all doing a live chat this friday

[Jaymz]

Originally posted by GeminiGurl09

DowntownDrive, JoJo and Leah Labelle are all doing a live chat this friday

on what..??

[Luckystar]

Originally posted by GeminiGurl09

DowntownDrive, JoJo and Leah Labelle are all doing a live chat this friday

I never heard of Downtown drive.

[strikefirefall]

Originally posted by Luckystar

I never heard of Downtown drive.

Boyband. They work with Nasri, one of the best songwriters in the industry.

[makeupfanatique]

And here's a link to the livechat! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/downtown-drive

[Golowhore]

Originally posted by strikefirefall

I know nothing about music but yet I work in the music industry? I have more knowledge about music than you ever will. Take a seat. I never said this song was generic, that was someone else.

I don't care where you work. The fact that you criticized this song for being exactly like the music Brandy and Melanie Fiona have been releasing, despite it not even being the same genre of music they record, doesn't exactly give you a whole lot of credibility. Plus you also called the lyrics "nothing new" despite the fact that the lyrics are skilfully discussing a completely personal and unique situation - her own.

And no, you didn't call it generic but you stated criticizing the people who were (rightfully) laughing when that poster did call it generic.

[Chrome]

Ugh. I want to spend my money on her so bad. Wackground Records need to disintegrate into thin air.

[Eargasm]

Originally posted by strikefirefall

I know nothing about music but yet I work in the music industry? I have more knowledge about music than you ever will. Take a seat. I never said this song was generic, that was someone else.

The fact that someone like you works in the music industry explains why it's in shambles

[strikefirefall]

Originally posted by Eargasm

The fact that someone like you works in the music industry explains why it's in shambles

I work for Capitol Records, the best label in the industry. Go read a book.

[strikefirefall]

Originally posted by Golo*****

I don't care where you work. The fact that you criticized this song for being exactly like the music Brandy and Melanie Fiona have been releasing, despite it not even being the same genre of music they record, doesn't exactly give you a whole lot of credibility. Plus you also called the lyrics "nothing new" despite the fact that the lyrics are skilfully discussing a completely personal and unique situation - her own.

And no, you didn't call it generic but you stated criticizing the people who were (rightfully) laughing when that poster did call it generic.

You really don't know a thing about music. There are schools that teach music business. Go to one of them.

[Golowhore]

Originally posted by strikefirefall

You really don't know a thing about music. There are schools that teach music business. Go to one of them.

I elaborated on exactly why your posts in this thread are wrong and complete BS, yet you're still trying to claim that you know more than everyone else? At least your trolling is entertaining.

Also, what the hell do any of the posts in this thread have to do with music business? We're talking about the actual music if you didn't notice. So clueless.