I think it's a nice pop/r&b friendly song, although I was expecting something a little more daring for a lead single

She screams too much. If she would sing normal, then I would say she's got a great voice, but I think she screams too much and the song is too pop sounding.

I've only heard her live but I believe she has one of the worst singing voices I've EVER heard.

lovemachine said:

Agreed. Her ass was definitely one of them cases where they allowed her to win to appease the public so everyone won't think their so racist. However, she sounds so damn bad that its a crime that they passed over better singers just to let her non talented ass win. All Fantasia is doing is contributing to is sound pollution.

Whoa, I thought that I was the only one that didn't like Fantasia's voice!

I like the song, heard it for the first time the other night on A christmas special that she was on. I don't like her voice but she has the ability to move me at times with her perforamnces so that's a good thing.

wow.....i can't believe yall don't like her...i think she's amazing...and waay better than most people i've seen on that season of AI...anyway...truth is, is aight...i like free yourself better.

I think that a lot of people are so desperate to hear a good voice again that they'll accept anything that's thrown their way - even Fantasia.

damn what kind of music do yall damn people like on this board besides prince?????fantasia can sing ad yall know yall voted 4 her so stop playing it off

ABeautifulOne said:

Good music.

dont u start with me 2day i dont need any arguing 4m u

ABeautifulOne said:

Huked on fonics.

ABeautifulOne said:

I like Fantasia's voice and Free Yourself soulda be the first single.

Her voice is old school "dirty" not trying to be perfect. I can imagine her in an Baptist church in the south. But I'm from South Carolina so. I guess.. u know... But I like her voice.

VoicesCarry said:

jesus is love and i think u should really find him

ABeautifulOne said:

"I've found Jesus - he's in my trunk."

-George Carlin

VoicesCarry said:

Exactly.

VoicesCarry said:

im gonna pray 4 u

SHES HORRID! Screams to much and cant look at her ooooggllyy mouth.

ABeautifulOne said:

I love condescending Christians.

While you're at it can you pray for Beyonce's lace weave not to show at the next awards show she attends? Pretty damn embarrassing if you ask me.

VoicesCarry said:

Alright now, don't bring Beyonce's weave into this thread. Hell, at least, her ass knows how to sing and catch a damn tune unlike this this ghetto superstar, American Idol, great singer wannabe broad.

VoicesCarry said:

how about u pray 4 ur momma and the next time she wears a tacky ass wig that looks like an old ass shag rug?

ABeautifulOne said:

That would be an amazing feat, considering she's dead.

anyways back 2 fantasia its good that usher produced the song and i think it will do well

I don't know the song but I like her voice, fuck y'all

i like her soulful voice

ABeautifulOne said:

She is very soulful in a novice Mary J. Blige type of way.

Hotlegs said:

...Mary J. Blige (singing in tune) type of way.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

Regarding the "screaming" comments, did any of you happen to catch her AI performance of "You Were Always On My Mind"?



The one where she stood almost completely still and gave an ultra-controlled vocal performance.

It was almost as if she was saying, "Hey, I can do this too...IF I WANT TO!"
Nothing wrong with not digging her voice and style, just don't miss the potential I believe she's got to offer (with proper guidance).

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

theAudience said:

I agree she has potential. But I don't think she has an exemplary voice. Tonally it's just a little "off" to me (hard to explain). But with training and experience, you never know. Of course it would have been nice if the label had bothered to give her this training and experience before shoving her into some of the ridiculous songs on Free Yourself. It would have been nice had she been someone like Jill Scott instead of "the third to win". Which is more a commentary on the industry than it is on her.

VoicesCarry said:

No, her voice isn't exemplary. But it can work if used properly.

The days of a label like Motown with its stellar A&R staff (Harvey Fuqua, Suzanne De Passe, Maxine Powell and Cholly Atkins), taking raw young talent and polishing it to a professional sheen are unfortunately long gone.

Yes it is, "more a commentary on the industry than it is on her." (lazy SOBs)

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

VoicesCarry said:

can janet sing?