HOT OR NOT: BRICK & LACE
Thursday, February 15, 2007
For the second edition of Hot or Not we have Akon’s new group, Brick and Lace. Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne (who happen to be sisters) rep Jamaica and dub their music “sexy r&b meets dancehall.”
MORE ON THE GROUP
Born to a Jamaican father and an American mother and raised predominantly in Kingston, Jamaica –on an opulent musical diet of reggae, R&B, hip hop, pop and country– 26-year-old Nyanda and 24-year-old Nailah Thorbourne couldn’t help but be trans-eclectic. “We are a hybrid,” affirms Nailah in her effortlessly sexy West-Indian lilt. “It’s not fabricated at all; it’s who we are.”
WHY BRICK & LACE?
To the ladies of Brick & Lace, their name represents the duality and complexity of the everywoman. “Sometimes you want to wear a cap and sneakers and look grimy,” Nyanda tells. “And sometimes you want to wear your sexy dress and heels and look cute.” Nailah puts it all in perspective: “People always ask: ‘Who is Brick & Lace?’ And we always tell them it depends on the day!”








191 Comments
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76.
Sha
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
They are cute girls. But, the song is boring and completely recycled. The first thing they say is bring your A-game. They need to take their own advice.
77.
lilmomma1214
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
i guess
78.
AfroChino
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
They’re not the best …they’ve been around for quite a while ..and this song is deff. not their best …pass. The R&B scene needs something else right now and it’s not them. I bet the song is a hit int he clubs though …sorta…
79.
Brian
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
NOTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS SOME FUNKY SHIT. JAMACIANS AND MEXICANS AND ALL THE REST OF THE PEOPLE THINK JUST IF THEY HAVE A NICE BEAT, PEOPLE ARE GONNA LIKE THERE SONGS. WELL NOT WHEN YOU HAVE THESE TWO TERRIBLE VOICES SINGING IN THEM. IT’S SO PLAYED ALREADY BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE EVERY SONG THATS OUT RIGHT NOW. ALL THESE SONGS THINK IF IT’S CATCHY, OR HAS A ‘WEIRD’ TITLE PEOPLE ARE GONNA LOVE IT.
STUPID SONGS (THAT SOUND ALL THE SAME)
Cassie - Me & U
Shawnna - I Was Gettin’ Some Head
Mims - This Is Why Im Hot
…and so many more.
80.
MiMIi
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
this is NOT dancehall
81.
sf
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
too standard… same ol’ lyrics. horrible drums.. bla i’ve heard better songs from them
82.
Gisellé
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
Like TIANNA said, Not feeling it.
83.
icandi06
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
theyre beautiful and i can hear the song in the clubs cus of the catchy beat and chorus, but like most ppl have said nothin original nor special. very gimmicky
84.
Mel
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
Song sounds alright to me, just has to grow on me…But once its played 24/7 like they play out the other songs, then others will like it…
85.
Bella
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
Love them!!!!!!!!!!! Remember they did a song w/Obie Trice that was Hottt!!
86.
rehabloveaddict
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
I know these girls and they will be fine. Very respectful, and spend a lot of time in the studios, in MIA and ATL working on their stuff. They have backed up many famous, singers such as MARCIA GRIFFITHS (from BOB MARLEY’S group I-Threes) and LAUREN HILL to name a few. I think if the girls don’t sell out and be true to their west indian culture, they will be alright. No we don’t need another NINA SKY, CIARA, or BEYONCE….GOOD LUCK GURLS…OUR OF MANY ONE PEOPLE!!!
87.
juicy.fresh
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
i dig tha song…the production is hot
88.
Bickelby
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
UMMM NOOO…..Mediocre…But then again who’s actually talented these days?…Might have a chance…Probably not though!
89.
pokey
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
they don;t sound right.. their style has change alot…..this why i hate when caribbean artist change there style and start R&B.. i am not saying i hate R&B it just i hater when caribbean artist change their sing style,
90.
LMT
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
lol @ “Where are the jennifer hudsons, fantasias and beyonces”…well there you go a lil contradiction dont ya think…ppl crying n whining about “wheres the orginality” YET we look for new artists to compare with the old ones…cmon now…anyways this is only one song so I’m not gonna be quick to jump on the “these girls can’t sing..blah blah blah” wagon..we’ll see what they do
91.
shaylynne
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
sounds like brooke hogan lmao…its ok…no Destiny’s Child…Here we go
92.
compton_chick23
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
@37
Jennifer Hudson doesn’t have an album out yet.
Beyonce??????? Negro please! Beyonce is soulless. Her voice is just dull now.
93.
yes
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
mm maybe
94.
BashyBoo
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
#62 I AGREE
THEY HAVE WAAAAY BETTER SONGS I FINALLY LISTENED AND ITS NOT THE BEST ITS NOT THE WORSE BUT THEY NEED NOT CHANGE THEIR DANCEHALL STYLE THIS SONG IS NOT THE BRICK & LACE THAT I KNOW SO AKON REALLY NEEDS TO FALL BACK AND LET THE JAMAICAN PRODUCERS HANDLE THIS ONE…
THEY SHOULDNT CONVERT FOR NO ONE…
95.
Poster
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
Brick and Lace is fiyah!!! Dis song might not be dancehall but they have other songs like Tonight, Get that clear and others that are more dancehall. I like this song. They did a song with Obie Trice called Jamaican Girl. Dis song sell off!!
96.
LaLa8701
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
the beat is real tight like it alot.
97.
GG Boo
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
Eh,so-so, blah, ok
98.
Miss April Joy
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
NOT, this is typical same recycled beats from Young Jeezy and Young Joc with mediocre voices, I’m not feeling it, nothing new and fresh
99.
J-Dub
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
Nothing too distinctive. Sounds like some old 3LW crap. Might not go platinum, or gold…but definitely double lead.
100.
Nikki
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
I like it.
101.
kneegrow
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
ehh its okay.
They look all rough in the face..especially the one on the right
102.
JUNIOR IN JAMAICA
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
I like the song. I think they can do better though. Good to see them finally out there. I just hope Tami Chynn (who I like more, gets out there more too!).
@79 Brian what the f*ck you talking bout? U said:
“JAMACIANS AND MEXICANS AND ALL THE REST OF THE PEOPLE THINK JUST IF THEY HAVE A NICE BEAT, PEOPLE ARE GONNA LIKE THERE SONGS. WELL NOT WHEN YOU HAVE THESE TWO TERRIBLE VOICES SINGING IN THEM.”
I don’t see why you bother pointing out JAMAICANS and Mexicans first as if we always be like that. Quit the hating.
Let everyone try their thing. Beyonce and most others aint been original for a long time. Then you talk about monotony?
P.S. Majority of songs with nice beats usually catch most people. Not everyone has the time to analyze music. People just want to hear something good and be able to vibe with it.
P.P.S. We take all this time beatin’ down people’s effort we losing sight. Music is not defined as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Teedra Moses or whoever else! Music is dynamic and hence genres, so quit hating on the girls for doing what THEY LIKE.
103.
brianna
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
NO..THEY’RE PRETTY THO…THE ONE ON THE RIGHT KINDA LOOKS LIKE CASSIE
104.
Lihara
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
It been on the radio in NYC!!!
105.
lucid
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
This ish right here is garbage. Im sorry just not something that i’ve never heard before, I guess anyone can get a deal nowadays. Im jamaican and this just sounds horrible to me, I wouldnt download this shit even if I had the space or time on my ipod.
106.
melisus
Thursday, February 15, 2007 /
I do not completely hate it maybe if dem woulda put more Jamaican flavor into it I guess I would like it more.Anyway I have to listen to more than one song to judge.They are pretty though I give them that.
107.
cutthoat
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
those chicks are fine as hell especially,the one on the right…
108.
Poster
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Can’t judge by one song folks, check out the rest of their stuff. Also, JUNIOR I HOPE TAMI CHYNN COMES OUT. ITS ABOUT TIME!!! I LOVE THE NEW 1, 2,3 4!! THIS GIRL HAS THE IT FACTOR!!!
109.
EBZ
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
I say very hot….I like this song….I’m going to download it too….this is going on my Ipod :).
110.
I'm already a star! I got 9 Grammys
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Rihanna… be very afraid. They remind me of Rihanna clones.
111.
yeaboy
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
i suggest they think reaaal hard before the release this as there first single, becase it wont be a hit. it sounds really cliche.
112.
SOULCHILD
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
NEXT
113.
kari
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
yeah these girls r attractive………….BUT the song is WEAK………….the beat is LUKEWARM……………….the hook is not catchy……..i don’t care where these girls or their parents r from or who produced the track………if the song is WHACK, it is WHACK. anybody who would buy this crap can contact me because i have a dead dawg and a used condom to sell you 2 since u obviously love throwing ur money away. tired of these weak @$$ tracks with stale lyrics and hand me down beats…………btw this track sound like str8 r&b to me………i don’t hear any dancehall flavor. jah, y’all makin me crazy!
114.
kickass
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
they were on the hook for Obie song Jamaican Girl i thik they have the talent to make it.
115.
Noice
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
its ok, but nothing special, probably something i’ll get bored of soon, n i definitely dont think it’ll top the charts….sorry for being so harsh, but that’s he way it is…
116.
heartBREAKER
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
NO, it’s a big NOT. They are pretty girls but they need to come with something better because this sounds so typical. The lyrics are blah it sounds like washed up garbage. I hope they have something better than this to bring to the table than this, not feeling it at all.
117.
HOTSHIT
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
YES REPPING JAMAICA….!!!!T.I. might have something on his hands… This will def. give them a buzz, hopefully he has a banger in the cut for them!!!
They look like twins…anyone know if it’s true?
118.
HOTSHIT
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
YES REPPING JAMAICA….!!!!T.I. might have something on his hands… This will def. give them a buzz, hopefully he has a banger in the cut for them!!!
They look like twins…anyone know if it’s true?
YES AND GET IT RIGHT THIS IS T.I.’S GROUP NOT AKONS.
119.
DETROIT_CHICK
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
THEY REMIND ME OF THAT GROUP NINA SKY. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THEM?
120.
DreDre
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Damn they are fine… Songs coo.
121.
mswing
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
yes, glad to see some females reppin my beautiful island. gwan do u ting ladies!!
122.
q_tis_diva
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
i like it.. i think they are pretty too
123.
"Mr. Know It All"
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
These girls got more than just a pretty face, I saw them perform in Orlando, they are DOPE! Remember I told you so first!
124.
hood_shit
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Surprisingly, that was kind of hot
125.
Peaches
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Agree with #2
126.
Gods-kid
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Wack…wack..wack…What happened to real music? It’s like al;l ppl want is pretty face and good lookin weave bang u got signed..we need real artist to come out and wen we have them we don’t support them. Seems like alot of industry ppl tryin bring ppl to beat Ciara in her own game but remembr Jus cuz Ciara did it don mean others can do it too.Ciara can dance ha ass off n nobody can be compared to her she got madd skillz n shes pretty. but these girls all i can say is NEXT!
127.
OddOne
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
I am jamaican. Brick & Lace have been singing professionally for at least a decade. There is no question that they can sing. Jamaicans don’t front, if u suck no matter how pretty you are you will get booed or even bottled. We don’t mess around with music down here.
128.
Ti
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
sounds like something I’ve heard before, but they are pretty girls
129.
Allicat247
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
oh how very boring..wake me up when thier 5 mins of fame is over!
130.
Sabrina
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
I like the song, it’s hot. It’s the type of music that’s out right now. Do your thang Brick and Lace.
131.
Applecake
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
I like the beat of the song, and their voice quality is fair. They are really pretty girls, not sure if I will buy and album. I am still stuck on the REAL music that was once made back in the day!
132.
sarcasm
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Not
133.
Brittany
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
they and there songs are hot…i can really see that song playin in a club but i just think its ganna be a one hit wounder!!!
134.
XxxxxxxX
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
Im feeling da song but dey alyt
135.
elicia
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
they tight but can u say nina sky
136.
the caramel
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
it actually sound pretty good to me. i like the lil neva neva ne-va gon get it part lol
137.
Alicia
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
yow u all are haters 4 those hoo say dey suck!!listen 2 their other songs
‘get that clear’ featuring akon
‘jamaican girl’ featuring obie trice
its better than this song…
I GARANTEEEEEEEEEEE
138.
K_Cizzle
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
they suck
139.
chelle
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
i like it but akon shouldnt come up wit his konvict
140.
devilicious
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
They remind me of black buddafly
141.
deidrajm
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
ok i’m jamaican…….i ‘ve heard perform before and yeah they’re cool but nothing out of the ordinary….i’m not hatin but this song just does have that humph!!!!
they’re quite american as far as i’m concerned!! next riri on our hands?……..if so NEXT!!( THAT SHOW IS FUNNY MTV!) BUT BECAUSE THEY’RE JAMAICAN I’M GONNA BE BIAS AND GIVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE!!!
142.
Jevi
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
the song sound good not memorable but can pass
143.
SWEETIPST
Friday, February 16, 2007 /
THEY HOT FORREAL!!!!!1
144.
breezy
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
Nope!
145.
uh-boo
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
they def look fresh off da boat
146.
Shana
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
Hmmm, the only thing good about this song is the beat. And what kind of name is Brick and Lace? I don’t think the song will go very far, IMO.
147.
Kiaa
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
“sexy r&b meets dancehall.”
…CANT HEAR IT!
This song is boring.
148.
gansta rock
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
PLEASE! Akon aint discovered nobody!…these girls have been singing and writing music for other artists for well over 10 years…they used to be a trio…but that sister left to start a family. Brick and Lace is 100% yardie! …they have been around even before Nina Sky knew there was gonna be a Nina sky…so dont get it twisted.
On that note i like their music, this track doesn’t do them much justice, they have mad talent and im glad to see them pushing their music on the international level.
149.
gagyrl
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
It would have sounded better if that got somebosy to rap on the track the whole song sounds like a chorus
150.
bianca
Saturday, February 17, 2007 /
this song is hott!!! its way better than lil mamas song lip gloss….i would get their cd wen it comes out cuz this song is so0o catchy ..i love ie
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