WHO SANG IT BETTER? MONICA VS. FANTASIA
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Missy Elliott loves to work with Monica (remember “So Gone,” “Knock Knock,” as well as new joints from “The Makings of Me?”). And she loves to work with Fantasia (how could you not remember the masterful ballad that was “Free Yourself?”). But it looks like she couldn’t decide who she wanted to freak this track. And maybe that’s why this song appeared on neither one of these artist’s latest album.
I hear Missy is kind of a tyrrant in the studio, anyway, so maybe none of them did it to her liking. So that could mean that she’s keeping it in the box for someone else. So, you know we’ve got to ask the question… who sang it better? There’s no telling who recorded it first… but who’s version is hotter? Monica’s sultry, southern sound… or Fantasia’s unique church pipes? You be the judge. Oh and thanx to Mellymel46 for the email!






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1.
MONISTAT, CURES THE ITCH
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MONICA TORE IT UP BETTER
2.
Candie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
They both are great…two sisters doing big things!!
3.
Shut UP!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Both ladies do it nice
4.
PUT YOUR FEET IN THE STIRUPS AND SPREAD THEM
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I have also like monica, but I think tasia won this one. Although her poor hair needs help
5.
monica
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
she is such a pretty lady. JUST GORGEOUS.
TASIA, YOU SING WELL DEAR!!
6.
ROOT CANAL.....
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I liked both of them, ladies doin their thang!!
7.
nunya
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
whoever let missy lick dat twat get to put the song out…cold blooded!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8.
Megan
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Missy productions are always hott. But I gotta go with Monica’s although that’s a nice sound for Fantasia. I kinda like both of them. They each make it their own.
Missy’s R&B songs always have the nice vibe to it.
9.
kaykay
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
monica
10.
DressyChick
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Ms. Tasia got this one. That scatting at the end if off the hook!
11.
TASIA TATTOOTED TITS
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
JUST LOOKING AT HER MAKES ME WANNA EARL!!. SO MONICA WON THIS WON!!
12.
suzie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
LOL@ NUMBER ONES NAME!!
ANYWAY, TASIA!!
13.
EDDIE MURPHEY
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MONICA SKIN IS FLAWLESS!!……TOO BAD SHE IS NOT A DUDE!!….I mean, I liked her version better.!!
14.
K-FreshK-FFreshesK-Freshh
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I think they both made it their own! I think Missy should turn it into some kind of duet. that would be hott
15.
Tizzie Belle Jenkins
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
The song itself is awful, that’s why it didn’t make either album.
Missy seems to give these artist the second pics and saves the gems for herself, which tend to be awesome.
Poor Tweet! And Monica’s album is well, let’s say not at all what it could have been. She’s awesome, just too much into the bad overproduced soul singer mode, despite her great voice.
Christina A is giving us Madonna Bedtime Stories look, But why is Fantasia givin us this Dionne Warwick 1980s SOLID GOLD look? Love her voice though, but babydoll needs to rethink that stylist!
16.
Meka
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like both versions but I have to say that I LOVE Fantasia version better. They both did good though.
17.
Blackmagnolia
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I think they both sound good, but I think the beat fits Fantasia’s voice better. Although if I were a record exec I would make this a duet and re-release both albums with this and some other bonus tracks and make it a single, because they both had solid albums they may need a little push to get some attention.
18.
Pookie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia smashed that shit!!!
19.
brussell106
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like both of them, but I got to go with Monica!!!! Monica is the truth, and I hope she gets her shine that she really deserves.
20.
new yorker
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
fantasia
21.
Mush
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia sings it better…i get sleepy when I hear the new Monica….not like dont take it personal days
22.
ready
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I gotta give this one to Fantasia. Her tone in that first verse was just crazy. And then she just went off at the end.
23.
Swiggles007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Sorry,but Tasia’ blows monica away! real talk!
24.
mar315
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I HAVE TO GIVE THIS ONE TO MY GIRL MONICA!!! THIS SONG IS HOT AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON HER ALBUM. FANTASIA’S IS OKAY BUT MONICA’S VOICE FITS THE SONG BETTER. HER VERSION IS SEXY AND MAKES YOU WANNA GET YOUR GROOVE ON.
25.
nine4ya1906
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMNNNN…. I was torn until I heard MAN’tasia’s adlibs… I love me some Monica, but MAN’tasia brought it… HANDS DOWN!!!!
26.
Tbeauty
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia…Monica did her thingtoo, but Fantasia really made you hear the words…
27.
YOOO
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia hands put the stank on this song for real!
I love Mo don’t get me wrong, but Fantasia kilt the ending of the song!
The scatting was crazy!!!!!
28.
Mark_My_Wordz!!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I have to say the song is not “Fiyah” as Missy would say. It was horrible that could be a reason why it wasn’t on neither album. Fantasia killed it tho!!! Straight church!!! It’s obvious Monica did it first cause her backround vocals are still in the Fantasia one.
29.
OhSoPreTTy
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Monica did it for me on this one.
30.
FutureBrillance
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia’s version was better. Her voice is better suited for the beat and rhythm of the song overall. Monica’s version was good not better than Fantasia’s.
31.
Mark_My_Wordz!!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like how Fantasia ended it singing “Can’t help it i’m crazzzzzzyyyyyy” That’s a sAnging chick, I Swear!!! (LOL)
32.
Megan
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I change my mind. I like Fantasia’s version.
Monica is a very boring artist. That’s why she hasn’t really exceled to the next level.
33.
Derrion
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
the song is wack NEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXT
34.
ready
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I’m sorry but every thing Fantasia did after min. 3:50 is better than anything Monica did in that entire song. Fantasia showed her azz at the end of that song.
35.
Clearminded
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Both ladies have beautiful voices, first off.
But damn if Fantasia didn’t take that song to a whole nutha level!
Fantasia ripped it!!!!! It’s a laid back track that could get boring during the bridge. Monica lost me during that section, but I was clued in the whole time Fantasia was singing.
I literally broke out into a grin listening to Fantasia during the last 45 seconds of the song. Girl gave me goosebumps. I could actually see me bumpin this riding shotgun with my man.
Fantasia is a master — that’s one bad chick! I’m gonna go listen to it again.
Love Missy’s talents, but I could go an eternity before I need to hear her adlibs on another track.
36.
Stony Jones
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MONICA ALL THE WAY
37.
Shinique
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Monica had to have done the song first … I still hear her on some of the background vocals … but Fantasia ripped it!
38.
HiM8nc
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I used to be a big Monica fan…
But Fantasia did it better!
39.
Harpo's Juke Joint
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
YE GODS, this song sucks! But Fantasia’s version sucks a whole lot less.
40.
David
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
::DEAD:: @ Number 28 callin dude out LMAO! Hilarious. Them eyebrows LOL
And Fantasia killed Mo on this.
41.
Tia
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
They both did their thing!!!
42.
calidiva
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Aint feeling the song at all!! Fantasia sang it better tho. This should have been a song for Tweet or maybe Missy can tweak it and make it for herself. You know she’ll make that shit hott if she keep it for herself.
43.
yes
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
i like monica’s version better, fantasia made it a lil over the top, monica kept it cool
44.
Tiff
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia one that
45.
No stoppin'
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
There is a version that has them BOTH…Fantasia Definitely fits the song better..and this song is far from wack…They played it in da club last week TWICE..and folks were loving it….Fantasia got this one Hands DOWN!!!
46.
bruhman
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
WOW i was amazed that i liked both…i dont normally like fantasia and monicas last album got on my nerves
47.
KiM
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Although I like Monica ….Fantasia hands down!
48.
ROmeo
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Actually Fantasia did release this song on her cd…She released it overseas.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FANTA...ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
49.
Angel
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I voted for Monica, but after bumping both versions in the car, I would have to say Fantasia killed it. I was bumping my head to hers more.
Both sound good though!
50.
sloane
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
i love monica, but FANTASIA definitely did the better version.
51.
AWJ12687
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
This beat sure is fiyah. I love Missy’s old skool vibe with a new skool twang. She’s is a master when it comes to that love her productions. Anyways Monica’s is more sensual while Fantasia’s has more emotion and feeling. Both of em did they thing but uhh Fantasia got it from me.
52.
BOWwowSb@ByMommA
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
YEAH RELEASE IT LIKE BRANDY DID THE BOY IS MINES WITH MONICA IN 97 GARENTEED TO BE A HIT RECORD DUET IT WITH THE QUICKNESS
53.
sonny
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
no one has to argue tasia being able to sing. . . .thats a given. that being said the song definitely suits monica’s voice better.
54.
Baby22phat
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA BY FAR. The song fits her voice a lot better. But I still love some damn Monica…
55.
Diabolical
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
At first I thought Monica had it better because its mellow and we all know Fantasia’s voice is HUGE, but then I listened to Tasia and I got stuck … Both ladies sounded good singing it, I couldnt decide who did it better.
56.
Bruce
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Monica has the better voice… her tone is flawless… listen to 3:10 When Monica says… They dont pay our bills… they dont know how we feel.. then listen to Fantasia’s.. Monica owns that! you can feel it, she sings with conviction Fantasia cannot pull off….
57.
Mack'N Ass Dave
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
LMAO @ 7… FANTASIA GOT THIS ONE
58.
Ms. G
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
They both sang it well, but Tasia ripped it UP!!!!
59.
Mel
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Since i can’t decide, i’m going to go with the mix lol…I love monica, but tasia sounds good too, who does mel choose lol..
60.
me
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
both have good voices. this is just a matter of a better quality voice. fantasia is the truth
61.
Cutetee
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
This song sucks…but Tasia did her thing
62.
Mellymel
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I enjoyed both versions, Monica sounded better in the begining of the song however fantasia nailed it towards the end…
63.
Bruce
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Monica gives your a different emotion with every word, different with every line, to fit each aspect of the song, Fantasia is one dimensional, she give the same emotion on ALL her records. I mean u can take EVERY Song to church… but dont that get old in the end?
64.
M E RENEGADE
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
THEY BOTH DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB. IN FACT I THINK MISSY PICKED THE BEST 2 FOR THIS TRACK.
FANTASIA WON THIS BOUT!!!
65.
Lovelymmb
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia TORE it up!
66.
txsupercutie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I liked Monica’s versions but Tasia’s version brought that fiyah,lol… Get is Tasia!!!
67.
Ms. Truth
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Tasia hands down!!! She makes me want to get out my seat and move that thing. Go Tasia!!
68.
txsupercutie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
*it
69.
Honest Truth
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Tasia got this one….. hands down…..but why does it sound like Tasia is singing over monica’s background vocals…lol
70.
R-Jae
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I think both of the ladies did a great job, but I’d give the medal to Fantasia.
71.
dj mutha
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA …HANDS DOWN….
THIS WAS NO COMPETITION…Fantasia on the level of such song stylists as Aretha Frankling and Patti Labelle…Love Monica, but she can stay at the back of the class with Ciara and Brandy
DJ MUTHA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
72.
tchi
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
It’s all about what type of voice you like… I like to feel what the person is singing, so Fantasia all the way!
73.
Asiaticdiva
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Both ladies did a good job. But I’ll go with T’asia cause like someone else said she made you understand the lyrice better. But I did like Monica’s version too.
74.
Genie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Wow, both ladies did their thing on that track (and I am in no way shape or form a Fantasia fan . . . but I had a feeling if she’d stop growling she’d sound beautiful. . . nice to know I was right).
Anyhoo, I think it would depend on what mood you’re in. If you want more mellow, Monica’s definitely the way to go, it’s smoother. If you want more energy, Fantasia is the way to go.
Now I’m interested to see who Missy is going to give this to, because the track is HOT!
75.
darkandgorgeous
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Im torn both ladies did a great job. Tho im not a fan of fantasia’s over-the-top voice gymnastics.
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