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“TAKE CONTROL” OF AMERIE!

Thursday, October 12, 2006

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Amerie is making her way back on to the scene either late this year or early next. This is a song that’s supposedly been produced by Rich Harrison and in Essence Magazine, has been tagged as a collaboration with Gnarls Barkley. I don’t know if this is really a Gnarls Barkley collabo, but the background vocals are definitely Cee-Lo-ish. This is different than a lot of stuff that’s out now. It’s very energetic and I’m feeling the live instrumentations. A snippet of this was floating around earlier this year. The new things that I’ve heard from Amerie, I’ve liked. Hopefully her project isn’t a flop.

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76.

wandsworth

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

SO MUCH TIME IN THE GAME AND SO FEW HITS

BUT “I JUST DIED” IS MY SONG

77.

cocacola72284

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

#69 Personally, I happen to like the song and I think Amerie has a cute voice. Not a belter’s type of voice, but it’s distinctive enough for you to know that it’s Amerie. Although this song is not completely original, I think it’s different enough to give the music industry the shot in the arm that it so desperately needs right now. If this song has an exciting video, then I believe it will succeed. It’s kind of do or die for her. If this album doesn’t do well, it might be her last chance. If people would get over their media-induced Beyonce obsession and realize that there is room for everybody to do well, this song might have a chance.

#67 the beat is sick…her voice aint that good on it..but the song is hot…if she gets a good video for it..its gonna blow up…it has potential.
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I’m somewhat in agreement with these two posts. I like the vibe of the song but I cant put my finger on why im not feeling her voice on it. She’s not the best singer but she doesnt lack vocal ability either. Its there sometimes! Its like Amerie has those hit or miss tracks. Sometimes she sounds good and other times its like wtf! She’s a beautiful woman with legs to die for!!! and she’s very smart

On another note, this post is suppose to be Amerie and this song and not comparing her to other artists. For the Beyonce fans and haters, stop comparing the two because these two artists cant compare b/c they have their styles and taste/talent that they bring to the table. There’s room for everyone.

Lastly, stop bringing up Beyonce in every post. This post should be about Amerie and thats it. The hate for Beyonce on this site is so thick its suffocating! It’s like people look for reasons to talk negatively about her on any and every post, even when the posts have nothing to do with her!

Whew! Got that out!

Amerie….Do your thang girl.

78.

Kammy

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

I liked her first album. I bought it and still listen to it every now and then. The second album I only liked one song.

79.

Kammy

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

LOL@ #14 I’m going to have to use that line on a few of my coworkers, lol

80.

Kammy

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

LMao@ #23. Her coat is in the studio, lol

81.

Kammy

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

And just one question why is it when someone has a different opinion they are labeled Haters? Can anyone answer that for me

82.

Kammy

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

Some of the comments on this blog is a hot mess, lol. Not everyone has to or is going to like the song. It ain’t nothing personal towards Amerie geesh. People entitled to their opinion.

83.

XcuseMeMiss86

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

Her voice isn’t strong enough to carry the song, that’s why it sounds off. Her light voice makes it sound like a Disney channell song.

84.

battousai

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

this track is produced by Amerie & Cee-Lo

85.

sammie

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

Sorry, but this song is wack and the vocals are scary. The fact that it was recorded and tweaked in the studio and STILL sounds like that is frightning. I’m so sick of what is passed off as singing now adays. I like Amerie and I’ve enjoyed both her albums, but sometimes she chooses material that is way to difficult for her voice. This song w/ be 10x better w/ some stroung soulful vocals.

I do agree however that Beyonce completely sqagger jacked Amerie’s sound from her first and second album. There is NO denying that. The only difference is Beyonce sings 1000X better than Amerie and can perform the hell out of a song. Amerie seems like a nice young lady, but the vocals are not there at all. I hope she comes with more fire that this, I know she has it in her!

Anxiously awaiting what’s next, I haven’t gave up yet….

86.

devilicious

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

nope, dont like it

87.

coccobeans

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

I like

88.

Bri

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

Co-sign #49 and lol @ #52

89.

tianni

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

I like it (SURPRISINGLY). The TRACK is HOT I like it. The voice is same ‘ol AMERIE. I am a fan of hers, so…

This album better be HOT girl!

90.

bru-know

Thursday, October 12, 2006 /

LOVED @ FIRST SIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AIN’T HEARD THE SONG THOUGH BUT I LICK-E WHATEVER SHE SPITTIN

91.

Love

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

I love, Amerie she’s a beatiuful woman and she has major talent. you know as long as she gives her best thats what matters.

92.

It's a Waste

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

Amerie’s voice is not strong enough for this type of song.

93.

Lorenzo

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

Wow I really like this song. I remember hearing 1 thing and thinking mmmm wtf happended to the “All I Have” Amerie but 1 thing grew on me in a huge way making it one of my all time favorite club bangers. This is another hot track and Amerie just keeps bringing the heat. She definitely has it vocally but she does not show it on this track. I can’t wait to hear what she did with Bryan M Cox, DJ Pemier, The Buchanans…and of course the Curtis Mayfield/Patti Jo remake/cover she did of “Make me believe in you” THAT SONG IS JUST SO FIT FOR HER VOICE AND STYLE!!!

GET EM AMERIE!!

94.

Elizabeth

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

It’s very scary how quick the Beyonce fans will jump on an artist for biting…especially when it’s more than obvious who was biting who.

Bee fans…you gotta love them! Cheers!

Oh and this song is very nice and it’s another banger my friends and I can play. Very feel good song and I really think the hook is very catchy. I also can hear Ceelo singing in the background!!! Hope she did more with them.

Glad to have you back Miss Amerie

95.

Lp

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

this song is dope forreal. i’m feeling the instruments and the funk groove that it has. i like her style and distinctive voice. she be addin spice to tracks and they always sound fresh soundin
i wanna hear that “Thats what you are (so sexual) track that snippet was smooth as shyt and so sexy!!

96.

Q

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

ummm yeah that sounds like a track that beyonce turned down. you all know if b sung that it would have been iller

97.

Elizabeth

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

That’s a joke…Bee killed the sound with her wack lyrics and arrangements and imo this sound is more suited for Amerie than Bee (who obviously has the stronger voice). If anything most of the tracks on B’s album sound like leftovers of Amerie’s “Touch”.

You know someone is biting someone when they even create a track (Greenlight) with a DIFFERENT producer (Neptunes) and it sounds like Rich harrison and Amerie’s (1 Thing)…not to mention jackin the same vocal arrangements…once again who is jackin who?

98.

Elizabeth

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

Also Brian maybe you should have posted her new promo pic with this track seeing as though that’s from 2005.

99.

jscene

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

PEOPLE NEED TO REALLY GET OVER IT! I’M SO SICK OF PEOPLE COMING ON THIS SITE SCREAMING “STOP COMPARING EVERYONE TO BEYONCE!” WELL SHIT, THE ONLY REASON WHY PEOPLE CONSTANTLY BRING UP BEYONCE IS BECAUSE HER STANS SWEARS SHE’S THAT BITCH, SO OF COURSE, IF YOU KEEP SAYING SOMEONE IS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS, THAT PERSON IS AUTOMATICALLY GOING TO BE COMPARED WITH WHOEVER SOMEONE ELSE FEELS IS THE BEST! SHUT THE FUCK UP AND GET THE FUCK OVER IT…IF PEOPLE DON’T WANT BEY MENTIONED, THEN STOP ACTING LIKE SHE’S THE END ALL OF ALL FUCKING SINGERS THEN! AND IT’S NOT BECAUSE SHE’S THE BEST SINGER THAT SHE’S CONSTANTLY COMPARED TO OTHERS, IT’S BECAUSE PEOPLE KEEP FUCKIN CLAIMING THAT SHE’S THE BEST!

I AGREE THE SINGERS SHOULD NOT BE COMPARED,,,,AMERIE, BRANDY, CIARA, MONICA, MJ, ALL THESE SINGERS ALL BRING SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO THE TABLE AND THEY CAN’T BE COMPARED TO EACH OTHER…PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS SAYING “AMERIE’S VOICE IS WEAK,” WELL DAMN, EVERYBODY DON’T SING LIKE THEY GREW UP IN CHURCH AND EVERYONE’S VOICE ISN’T A STRONG ONE, BUT YET, THEY HAVE A SOUND THAT CAN SELL CD’S! AND TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST, YOU JUST SIMPLY HAVE TO HAVE A PRESENCE AND A UNIQUENESS TO EXCEL IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS…..SO GET THE FUCK OVER IT! BUNCH OF DAMN SORRY ASS HYPOCRITES ON THIS SITE!

100.

WOO-SAA

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

#99 Please calm down. You are way too worked up over something that is of no significance to your life. You’re about as bad as the stans.

101.

jscene

Friday, October 13, 2006 /

@100 WOO SAA

Thank you for your comment, but my point must have been taken cause you must have felt the intensity in which i intended to portray…sometimes the posts on here are so ridiculous it requires all caps.

102.

Babyphatcutie

Saturday, October 14, 2006 /

I jsut heard this track on the radio! They were like new Amerie and played it 3 times back to back..I love it!!!!!!! It’s sooo cute yet energetic!

I can’t wait to hear this in the club…I agree with a critic she has that grit in her voice similiar to Michael Jackson sometimes and James Brown…but the female version I LOVE IT! I didn’t know this was the same girl who sung that 1 thing trippin song. I didnt like that much but this track is hot!

103.

Steve

Saturday, October 14, 2006 /

Hey, this track is kinda nice. Brian I went to her myspace and she has this song called “That’s what U R” and this girl can really sing…i’m alittle shocked because I thought she strained too much on some tracks but she sounds GREAT on “That’s what U R” she sings and actually shows rang…hope thats a single. thanx for postin

104.

Tamia

Saturday, October 14, 2006 /

I was wondering what happended to Amerie! This is a sweet track…always feelin her style and can’t wait for the album to drop! She is in my top 5 favs along with

Beyonce, Teedra Moses, Brandy and Jill Scott

go girl!

105.

Tman

Saturday, October 14, 2006 /

dis joint jy like rock 4real. i was not sure but dis joint is tight. i like that other track too called thats what you are (so sexual) she got some pipes cant wait 4 more

Beyonce still hot 2 fvcking death do but amerie is up there too.

i wanna hear dat thats what you are track again

106.

Rick

Saturday, October 14, 2006 /

The song is cool it sounds like it’s not mastered or something is this the final version?

107.

Nat

Sunday, October 15, 2006 /

I’m a fan of amerie, but this song is disappointing! i know she can do soooooooo much better.

108.

Jamerican Chica

Monday, October 16, 2006 /

I love “I just died” and this song is somethin different comin from her there4 I like it:)

109.

Ali

Monday, October 16, 2006 /

Damn I love me some amerie she so damn fine

110.

Richard

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 /

I love this song!!!! it is straight up fire. you cant deny it. Amerie is the ish and this song is a BANGER!!! Also That’s What U R” is a banger too.

She is releasing “Take Control” and “That’s What U R” As her first 2 singles!!!!

Get em A!!

111.

Charlz

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 /

Im not feeling the song right now, but I cant wait to see the video, it should be interesting. I know she’ll do good, she always does. I dont know who said Amerie cant sing, but who ever said it needs 2 check themselves cos my girl can sing. I hope it all goes well 4 her. keep doing your thing girl! Luv Ya!

112.

mar

Friday, October 20, 2006 /

Amerie u have a great voice and u are making it big i am a huge fan of your work. Keep it up and never stop making them hits girl. Your songs are truly beautiful and an inspiration to me. It is very romantic and great. U go girl.

113.

BABYBEE06

Friday, October 27, 2006 /

yeah im listenin to the whole song now lol i love it lol

114.

Tahiyya

Monday, October 30, 2006 /

who said amerie can’t sing??? have yall seen her live? check out some of the youtube posts on her… girl can sang her little azz off!

we’ve already seen those artists that can’t sing… or those who choke and blame it on “nerves”. come on now!

amerie got that fire! AND YES, SHE DOES REP DC!!

115.

Ly

Friday, November 17, 2006 /

It’s sad cause Beyonce knew EXACTLY what she was doing to steal Amerie’s spot light. Look how quickly she came out with her Bday album, and her so called “new style”. If you listen to all of Amerie’s records before Bday, you clearly see Beyonce snatching her style….another example, the instrumental bands…now brain child Beyonce would have never dreamed that up. Also, Amerie was dancing Beyonce’s ‘new moves’ before she was. I had true respect for Beyonce, but if she can’t think up her own stuff she ain’t worth my support. She’s just trying to be another Diana Ross. Too intimidated to share the spot light. Amerie ain’t the best singer but she has a gift and need to know how to really really use it, and she could blow her out the water.

116.

Charlz

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 /

Wa Gwan People! Itz Charlz, Amerie is doing her thing, she can sing. I like her new tune, I cant wait until i see the video, its gonna be BIG just like One Thing! Amerie HATERZ need to kick back.
This girlz got class, she doesnt need to be shaking her ass 2 sell music like some (Beyonce) She’s naturally talented. Amerie is HOT stuff! You better recognise people, cause Amerie’s coming. Slowly but Surely! Big up ‘Take Control’ Yup!!!
Bless! I’m Out.
P.S IF I HEAR OR READ ANYMORE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON MY GIRL, THEN THERES GONE BE TROUBLE!!!

117.

dree

Saturday, December 9, 2006 /

hmmm here’s something that really pisses me off, taking note from the amerie/ciara singing comments. alot of ppl think to be a singer you have to have a large vocal range, but no just because you can sing like whitney houston or mariah carey doesn’t certify you as a hit in the music industry. neither ciara nor amerie have the biggest vocal ranges, but it’s not all about the singing. it’s what the artist can bring to the plate, and what they do for listeners. besides, little voices can do those little variations with their voice i just love to hear. amerie and ciara both have pretty voices that have brought them both a LARGE fan base. i love both of them

118.

dree

Saturday, December 9, 2006 /

another thing that bothers me. beyonce and amerie?? sure they sound similiar but if you switched them around and had beyonce sing amerie’s songs and vice versa, can you really compare these 2 like that?? that’s like with ciara and aaliyah. sure they have a similiar sound, but they take the others place. i don’t really know if you’ll get what i’m trying to say because i’m had trouble wording it, but hopefully you’ll get the point.

119.

Clyde-Kenn

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 /

Amerie is Amerie. Beyonce is Beyonce. How can the two be compared?

120.

Della

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 /

I love this song. Its great.

121.

shu

Monday, January 15, 2007 /

I love this song alot ..

122.

Don Diva

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 /

It’s an okay song, not a real big fan of Amerie but it’s alright….

123.

chuck

Thursday, January 18, 2007 /

the song is cool but i liked some of her other stuff (1rst cd) better. I’m glad to see others realize that beyonce is overhyped and overexposed and ciara cant sing at all?

124.

Natural Beauty

Friday, January 19, 2007 /

I have all of Amerie’s albums and I love them all. No she doesn’t have a super loud voice, but it’s melodic. Everyone doesn’t have to have a loud overpowering voice to prove that they can sing. This is why we are all different in more ways than one. Her songs are original, it’s her sound and the songs never sound like the same ole’ mainstream music and she sings about real things that we all can relate to. Keep doing your thing some people may not like it, but I love it. Love “Take Control” heard it and saw the video for the first time this morning and now I can’t wait for the new album.

125.

Belle 07

Monday, January 22, 2007 /

When u think about it…beyonce stole ameriee’s singing style…beyonce never had songs like how she does now until after amerie was out n big…look at dangerously in love…that album structure n everything sounds nothing like b’day..that was her original style..n now she is trying to mock sum1 elses…also…actually…beyonce used amerie original producer 2 make crazy in love…cuz all true (who have the cd’s n look at the credits) amerie fans know rich harrison was amerie’s producer…he was brand new…never really worked with any1 b4 amerie and produced literally all her stuff. thas 4 those comparing b’day n amerie!

but what was the question? lol.

126.

bethany

Friday, July 13, 2007 /

is it me or does her voice sound exactly like beyonces? lol

127.

michel

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /

heyyyyy bow wow you sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sexy and omario you soooo sexy and chris rown you sexy ok lol i llove

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