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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76.
MJ (RNB)
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I love both of these ladies, love both of their versions, both of their voices, but I voted for Miss Thang. So I’m downloading the version with both of their vocals! Love their true 90s sounds. I miss those times.
77.
POBOI
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Mo’s is better.
Fantasia did too much. I think she could record it better, though.
I don’t like the song, and I’m tired of Missy screaming all over the track. All you can remember is Missy’s screams. She’s gotta do a better job of stamping her productions.
78.
Kenya
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I actually liked both different verisons of their songs. I feel that the both of them are talented and wonderful artists. But if I had to pick one it would have to be Monica’s voice because I feel as though her voice fit the song and her voice goes along with the rhythm and the melody of the song. It’s not unbalanced or anything like that. Fanstaisa’s voice was great on this track as well and I like her voice. But I would have to say Monica.
79.
darkandgorgeous
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Actually i have changed my mind i prefer monica’s subtle mellow tones fantasia on the other hand murdered the song with her over-the-top vocal acrobatics.
80.
queshia
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I have to ride with Fantasia on this one.
81.
hood_shit
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Although, I like Monica as an artist more…. Fantasia clearly took her shine on this song.
82.
foxxy380
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Ohhhhh. You’ll put 2 of my favorite artists up against each other? Dayuummm this is going to be hard. Ok. I think both of them did a dayum good job but Tasia has a totally different vibe than Monica. I would like to hear the version of these two together on the song b/c I know it is straight FIYAH! My vote…I really don’t know. LOL
83.
Dave
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like both, but I prefer Monica’s version better. Her voice just so smooth and sensual, and I think it fits the track better.
84.
TEAM MONOPOLY
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MONICA HANDS DOWN….WITH TASIA EVERY SONG HAS A CHUCRH CHOIR FEELING TO IT.
85.
MJ (RNB)
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Foxxy, I downloaded the version with both of them, because I couldn’t decide.
86.
IT AIN'T YA BEAUTY, IT'S YA BOOTY
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Miss Tasia got this one!
87.
mos-def
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia sounds better singing it but it was clearly written by Missy for Monica and based on a demo sang by Monica. The vocal arrangements are Monica (not even Missy as normally happens) all over.
88.
foxxy380
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
@RNB, how was that version? I didn’t even see that CL had the version with both of them. Did they just add it? Well, I’m going to listen to it now. Thanks!
89.
TJ
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia all the way!!!!!
90.
speedracer
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Man both of them did the damn thing on this song but really you can’t even compare these two artist. They both have different sounds and really its all gonna boil down to who’s sound do you like better. Cuz to me no one sang this song better than the other. They just sang it differently from each other.
91.
classy_coutoure
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I love and support these ladies the same. They both have beautiful unique voices but, I liked Fantasia’s version better. Most definately hot!
92.
TEMPTATIONBABY
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I got to give it up for Fantasia… Monica is doing her thing but Fantasia is in a different league. The girl is tight, hands down!!!! With that said she gets my vote…
93.
dre
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
i love both versions. but i’m gonna ride with my girl fantasia on this one. i don’t know what it is about her voice but she can get it from me anytime. i’ll blow her back out. my bad, gettin a little carried away over here. peace
94.
Cam
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like em both…But Fantasia is my girl she is sooo emotive!! she can interpret the hell outta some lyrics!! Although I think the song fits Monica’s voice better….but she only sounds as good as the material and the song isn’t all that hot…Fanny on the other hand could make the damn phone book sound hott!!
95.
MJ (RNB)
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Ii’s very good, Foxxy. I am putting it on my iPod before I go to my history class.
96.
NetworKing
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
They should make it a duet, they both sound good on it.
97.
alyssa
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
hmm i dont really like the song but tastia brought more than monica
98.
kalikap
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
luv the song and both girls did their thing
99.
kenyanpebbles
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
so right. DUET!!!
100.
cutieonduty
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I am going with monica she is hot no matter what nobody say.
101.
Ti
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I love them both but I have to go with Fantasia On this one she put more feeling into it Monica was basically just singing the song just to sing it!
102.
sean
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like the one with both of them
103.
Sweets
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Tasia, got this one hands down!!!!!!!!
104.
kcool
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Both versions were good but as someelse said the song fit Monica better. i like Fantasia first verse part of the song and the end doin her vocal runs. Missy’s joints is the business she’s a genius and underrated. Too bad Monica’s “A Dozen Roses” by Missy wasn’t a hit. Thought it was a good song. The public just don’t like her new hood image
105.
ImUrFantasy8484
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Forget those two singers!!! I know exactly what sound Missy is trying to get…and she needs Brandy or Mya’s vocals on that joint!
106.
icandi06
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
both of em are really good and talented, but i hafta give it to Monica! she is so beautiful too, not that that has nething to do with it..just wanted to throw that in there. lol
107.
kaykay
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
fantasia sounds better for sure i had to listen twice
108.
Inyana
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia did that! Her version is way better. I’m fans of the both of them but, Fantasia’s voice is alittle stronger on that one.
109.
thats ho shit
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
damn i dont even like mantasia but ive gotta say she did a much better job on this one.
110.
Belle 07 White
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MONICa sounds better…her voices fits it perfectly!
111.
dree
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
i’m gonna have to go with fantasia because monica’s kind of bored me, even though i love her voice too. tasia’s just has that special edge for me
112.
Xay
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Tasia put her foot in it!!!!
113.
ILoveJULIAN
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I love the fantasia version, half way through the monica version i was bored
114.
Young
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Monica and Fani Both did that shit forl!!!!!
But I gotta go wit mo, she sexy n her voice is flawless
115.
lavan
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia all the way, baby!
116.
Kho-Tee
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Okay Monica kept it cool and she put it down, BUT Fantasia snatched this one up!
117.
Debbie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA HANDS DOWN! MONICA IS BORING
118.
crunkpoet
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
They are both wonderful woman with lovely voices but I love Monica’s version…her voice is so melodic…..the song has a feel good feel to it…makes you want to go to a cook out with your family and jus dance the day away!
119.
temptationbaby
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA
120.
Chris
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia killed it! Sorry Monica Fantasia OWNED you on this song!!
121.
"B"
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MONICA….I don’t need to hear Tasia’s version…B/c when I first heard Monica’s version a while back, I fell in love with it….But I am going to peep Fantasia’s version, but I don’t like a lot of Tasia’s material…..Not saying I don’t like her or her singing…B/c I do….
122.
Leah
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I liked them both.
123.
harlemblkchix
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA B. GOT THIS ONE, SHE BRINGS THAT EMOTION AND EDGE TO IT, MONICA VERSION WAS HOTT DONT’ GET ME WRONG HER VERSION WAS MELLOW AND SOULFUL. WITH FANTASIA BROUGHT EMOTION AND RAW SOUL TO IT!!!!!
SO FANTASIA SHOULD DEF GET IT, BUT I CAN LISTEN TO BOTH!!!
124.
MISTA MONSTA
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I LIKE BOTH OF THEM, & MISSY KILLED THE BEAT. BUT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THAT MONICAS IS BETTER, THE SONG FITS HER VOICE, I DONT KNOW WHY IT WASNT ON HER ALBUM.
BUT IF SHES SAVING IT FOR SOMEONE I WOULD SAY BRANDY, SHE COULD PULL OFF A SONG LIKE THAT. IF AALIYAH WAS STILL ALIVE SHE WOULDVE TORE IT UP THOUGH, CUZ IT DOES HAVE AN AALIYAH FEEL TO IT DONT YOU THINK? ESPECIALLY AT THE CHORUS, SHE WOULDVE KILLED IT.
R.I.P BABY GIRL
125.
wifey
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Love Fannie, but I gotta give this one to Monica…Monica and Missy have kinda trademarked that sound, so it doesn’t translate well to Fantasia.
Still love, ‘Tasia, though.
126.
JB
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Fantasia easily better, she rocked the F%&k OUTTA THAT JOINT, wow fantasia has done it again, one of the best voices the whole has to offer
127.
dre
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
my vote goes to my babymama fantasia
128.
lavan
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
fantasty can sing to me any night, fantasia fo sho, monica is still good though
129.
KB
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I HAVE TO SAY MONICA’S VERSION BECAUSE THIS SONG GIVES A MELLOW VIBE WHICH SHOWS OFF MONICA’S VOCALS. TASIA IS DOING TOO MANY ADLIBS AND TAKES AWAY FROM THE SONG. WHICH I MUST SAY IS A GOOD BALLROOM SONG
130.
Gloria
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I liked both..got to give it to Tasia…
131.
hey, you got my money
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
TASIA
132.
Javon D.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
they both do it well….They should just the song together and shut this R&B game down!!!!!!!
133.
Barbara
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Again it looks like everyone wants a competition. I believe that Missy intended to drop the song with them singing together….not against each other. How can you judge two very different styles? They sound nice and make the song complete when it is sync’d together. Missy is a genuis and knows very well what she is doing!
One Love
Queen
134.
paul
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA, FANATSIA, FANTASIA
135.
shortcutie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I think Fantasia sounds better.
136.
WHO ME?
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
MS. Tasia’s version is better. Monica gave a good song but not great.
137.
simon cowell
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
well, if i can be brutally honest. Fantasia is just superb while Monica bores me to tears.
138.
Icie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I liked Fantasia’s ……gives it more character, but I think they both couldve pulled it off!!
139.
kesha
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I got to give it up for Fanny, she doing it up. No disrespect to Monica, but I think Fanny killed this song. Just like she killing them with “When I See U”… Big things are happening for Fantasia in 2007. I still respect Monica, though.
140.
david
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Ms. Juicy Lips, gets my vote. With her sexy ass.
141.
mr. drop the draws
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Monica, you know I love you right. And you know I will never do anything to hurt you(intentionally) But I’ve met someone new. Yeah, you know her she the one with the big ass booty down the street. Yeah one more thing I’m voting for Fantasia. Peace. Ay, Fantasia make a brotha a sandwich.
142.
sheena
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
fantasia wuz better
143.
greg
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
tasia hands down
144.
buttaluv07
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I like both ladies but it’s obvious that Fantasia song it better. She put her soul into everything she sing. You can feel every emotion when she sing. She just got the voice that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
145.
Niecey
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Two of the realest sisters in the game. Dang this is hard!
I voted for Fantasia but, I think Monica’s version is cool.
So maybe I will vote for them both—is that cheating??
I don’t know but, they both did well.
146.
nado
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Ms. Lady Tasia is #1. Chocolate and thick what more can you ask for.
147.
dchoice
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
I would groove to Monica’s version in the bedroom, and bump Tasia’s version in the Lex
…but if I had to make a choice it would be MONICA because i’m in a mellow type mood right now. else, it would be TASIA all the way!
148.
Tonya
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
FANTASIA tore that shit up for real! I was bored in the middle of Monica’s so I started cleaning out my keyboard. Fantasia got it I was doing my two step!
149.
aluv
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
TASIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
150.
dirtysouthchic
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 /
Both artists have exceptional talent. I love them both and usually never go against Monica 4 nobody cause she got that real dirty south flava. But I must say Tasia got this one.
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