"This Is How I Feel",one of the new songs from the upcoming Earth Wind and Fire album 'Illumination' can be heard by clicking on this link...

http://www.vh1.com/artist...lbum.jhtml

It appears on the soundtrack to the new Will Smith movie "Hitch".The song is an uptempo funk track featuring additional vocals by Kelly Rowland and Sleepy Brown.The 'Illumination' CD is due on April 5.The "Hitch" movie soundtrack is due on February 8.

I couldn't get it to work. Got the pop up window, but only an advertisement and no music. I'll hear it soon, I'm sure. I still don't get the Sleepy Brown thing, and why Kelly Rowland?

RipHer2Shreds said:

Because they want to appear cool, young, hip and fresh - and she was all they could get.

RipHer2Shreds said:

It worked fine for me.If this link still isn't working for you,just go directly to Vh1.com,and look for the movie soundtrack section.I'm sure it will direct you to the "Hitch" page.You can listen to every song on the soundtrack.

I don't get the Sleepy Brown thing either,especially when he's just a Philip Bailey clone anyway

as for Kelly....her uncle (Beyonce's father) is the head of Sanctuary Records,the label that EW&F is signed to.I think they originally wanted Beyonce to appear on the song,but....

VoicesCarry said:

I'm a little worried that this new CD will be too hip-hop influenced,to appeal to a younger audience.I don't like the fact that it features a bunch of outside producers and guest artists.For the most part,their last two CDs ('Avatar' and 'The Promise') ignored current trends.I hope the new CD doesn't stray too far from their classic sound.

DavidEye said:

Yeah, that worries me, too...on the other hand, I like "Show Me the Way" better than anything on "the Promise", so I got my fingers crossed...

I like it! Can't wait for the new album! Organized Noize has got their swagger back!

The single is alright. However, I wasn't feeling Kelly vocals. They could've picked a stronger female vocalist.

AAaaaah Kelly's on it I gotta hear this stuff

ABeautifulOne said:

The only thing that's making you want to listen to an EWF tune - one of the most innovative soul/funk groups of all-time - is the presence of a non-singing, non-acting stepchild? Seek therapy.

RipHer2Shreds said:

okaypimpn said:

Yeah,I gotta admit,this song is pretty good.Very tight groove,and the best part of all,the guest artists (Kelly and Sleepy Brown) don't spoil it.It still sounds like an EW&F song.This could make a great single.

DavidEye said:

Exactly!

RipHer2Shreds said:

Excuse me but you don't know what the hell I like,And I do happen to like EWF if you knew so move around with that shit on somebody else.

ABeautifulOne said:

What's that mean?

RipHer2Shreds said:

It means go play with somebody else like that....dumbass

ABeautifulOne said:

I guess I've been told.