ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MONEY!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Money - Fantasy
Did you listen to Timbaland’s Shock Value? Did you bump the track titled “Fantasy” from this random girl, Money? Were you wondering who she was and where did some come from? Well, apparently, the story goes that famed producer/songwriter Walter Milsap (household name among musicians from all genres - think the entire Afrodisiac album from Brandy) did this as a demo for Timbaland’s Shock Value and Timbaland liked it so much that he decided to leave it on the album as is. So from just recording to having a full-length feature on one of the year’s most anticipated releases.
A California native, Money says that she is most inspired and influenced by Prince. While most labels are trying to match their artists to the hottest thing, and trying to make them the next biggest thing, Money, with her unique style, original voice, and captivating choreography, is ready to give us an example of what the future of pop/R&B music will be.
For more information about Money, and to check out some more songs from her, make sure you hit her up on MySpace and tell her CL sent you!








75 Comments
1.
guiltyrose
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!
2.
MeetMeOrExceedME
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I like it…I am a new fan of pop music now and I think this song is pretty nice…her voice does kind of remind you of prince though…just a little
3.
KIK
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
omG!
4.
KIK
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
omG!
5.
Rihanna_so_Fugly
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
she sound like keri hilson? sp? mixed wit ciara too me. i couldnt listen to the whole song the beat was too distracting.
6.
guiltyrose
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
it’s like whatever……………next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7.
TREAL
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS I SWORE I WAS MYA!
8.
TREAL
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
IT*
9.
Miss Erin
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
She does sound like Mya….like really…I could hear Mya singing this song, but it’s okay…it’s different…
10.
TREAL
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
damn man i wish this was mya. A song like this would set that luke warm liberation album of hers on FIRE!
11.
whatyou'relooking4
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
she looks like shawna
12.
whatyou'relooking4
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
& she doesn’t really sound like mya to me she sounds more like MILA J
13.
BashyBoo
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
SHE KINDA FAVORS ELISE NEAL IN THAT PIC
14.
Yngjess
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I love this song I still play it..its one of my favs off his album I was wondering who she was cuz I figured out that it wasn’t Keri
15.
TREAL
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
mila what? j who?… she’s still alive?
16.
lyne
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
sounds like a promise rip off
17.
Newbie-an-Queen
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Nice song, I like it.
I agree with nr. 2 , reminds of prince, but she sounds like Mya as well.
18.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Okay so I was going to listen to see what’s so diffrent about her, but since ya’ll pretty muched said she reminds you of this and that person. I’ll pass.
CL is addicting I suppose to writing a paper. lol
19.
METRiiZ
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
why does she remind me of o’so krispie? lol and yeah i can dig dis song.
20.
sarcasm
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Sounds like a Ciara track sped up. . .
21.
Kenyanpebbles
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
she does sound kinda sound like mila j. BUT THIS TRACK IS HOTTTTTTTTT reminds me of promise tho.
22.
ms.dyme
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
this track kinda reminds me of ciara’s promise and it gives off that prince vibe.
Ya”ll are saying she sounds like mya/mila j and I was thinking the same thing.
23.
Breon88
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Its hot! I see the Prince In Her 2
24.
DiamondDiva
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
This song is hott..I am feeling it!!!
25.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I can dig it! She is soo cute!
26.
RKJville3000
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Loved the song when I heard it on the album…thought it was a “strung out” Mya. She’s gotta a future with that voice of hers…I’m feelin her look as well.
27.
ms.t
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
the song kinda sounds like “promise”
but i like it tho
28.
Tymeek
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Nice song not really feelin her voice or the beat but it has a nice flow
29.
Angelia2much
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Really Feelin This Song But It Kinda Makes Me Horny! LoL
30.
TWANI
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
LOVE IT. THIS SONG IS SO SEXY :$
AT FIRST GLANCE (BEFORE I READ THE POST) I THOUGHT SHE WAS A RAPPER! LOL
I DO AGREE WITH #10 I WISH IT WAS MYA. DAYUUM BABYGIRL IN NEED OF A HIT. I’M SURE AKON WILL MAKE THAT HAPPEN :S
31.
Nicole
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
She sounds like Mya’ and the song’s beat sounds like Ciara’s Promise…Can we get someone originial!! ie. Amy Winehouse… Alicia Keys… Aaliyah..
32.
tommy
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
ShE SOunD LiK
MILA J!!!!!!
33.
compton_chick23
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Not feeling it
34.
Tammy
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I had to turn it off ! Me no likey .
35.
bruck_out
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
i love her she also has another son named touch which is also cute for her.
36.
MDcheerDIVA
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
love the song…. very different from the wackness thats out now.
37.
Chi Mi
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
It’s crazy, I was wondering who this was. My brother let me listen to Shock Value when I was visiting him in July and this was truly my favorite song. I love this! I’m looking foward to more of her work.
38.
ballers wife
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
WHO’S MILA- J ?
39.
kahlil|G
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
This was also my favorite track on Shock Value. It’s funny because it’s the only track Timbaland isn’t on. Also, even though there were similarities between Fantasy and Ciara’s “Promise”, I think Fantasy is better. Though I do like them both.
I’m happy you posted on her because I’ve been interested in hearing more from her.
40.
Dame
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
#38 Mila J works with MH but I can’t think of any of her songs. The song sounds ok.
41.
TGS
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Kinda reminds me of a younger sounding Joi (shame on you if you don’t know who that is).
42.
Talkin_Now
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Kinda does sound like Mya when she was talking at the beggining but her singing voice is very orginal sounding. Can’t match her to anybody.
43.
Talkin_Now
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Shame on me then # 41
44.
babiii_gurl07@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
i love this song!! it has that nice vibe to it….but mya would had killed it
45.
Daryl
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
she sounds like Mya singing a Ciara song… not that there anything wrong with that cuz like like Mya & Ciara… but umm the song is ok.. if she do a solo project i hope it is better for my part but keep doin ur thing Money!
46.
mrs sands
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
She sounds like all the rest of em’……..
47.
TGS
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
@ 43 or anyone else
http://www.myspace.com/joi
Gucci Man jacked that beat from her song “Lic” on his new song. Ugly fucker..
48.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
She sounds like a much better version of Ciara, xcept she’s actually singing instead of just talking over the track. Good job.
49.
HOT ISH!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Man this song is hot… but to me she sounds like a mixture of Mya, Britney Spears, and Christina Milian
50.
DiamondDiva
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I like this song!! Where can I download it??? Anybody know??
51.
supermans_girl
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
This was one of my favorites from Shock Value. Sexy song, my kinda song.
52.
After buying into that condom bullshit for years,I noticed that there was something missing so I said fuck that shit and eversince that day I never looked back.I tell my niggas all the time:u ain't had some bomb ass pussy till u have the pussy raw
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I bump that joint from time to time but I could’ve never guessed she ’s black because she sounds as if she’s white on the record.
Chea!
53.
Hunny**Sugary SWEET
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
She sounds like she’s mimicking Mya. Which is not a good thing.
54.
cbreezie007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
ooohh..i like!!..lol
55.
Khinje
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Yo, this chick sounds JUST LIKE MYA! And it does sound a ripoff of “Promise” but the production is sexy as hell. I likes!
Right now, I am in the middle of making a “F*uck The Hell Outta Tony” CD for Saturday. Hey, it’s been a while….
Anyway, I am feeling “Fantasy” enough to add it to by project. I have
J.Holiday’s “BED” and JT’s “Until the End of Time” so far. I need suggestions!!!
56.
Moniker
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
She reminds me of Yummy Bingham.
Speaking of which, what happened to her?
57.
nailcandy
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
I LOOOOOVE THAT SONG “FANTASY”!!!!!!!!!!!… its 1 of my fave songs on the whole album!!!!!!!!
58.
supermans_girl
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
#55 I personally think you should add Jagged Edge’s latest song to your CD, but that’s just me.
59.
J Rocket
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
it’s already stuck in my head. soooooo i’m guessing it’s gonna be a hit.
60.
.ice
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
she kinda does sound like Prince…. but
61.
AreYouSerious?
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Downloading it NOW!!!
62.
gg boo
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 /
Sounds pretty good - I might need to hear something else that isn’t so similar to other songs so i can concentrate on her voice.
Lol @ #55 - If you’re thinking “newer” stuff I am still bumpin that Lloyd StreetLove and if you’re thinking “older” I still like They Don’t Know by Jon B. and F*%k Song by Urban Mystic. Gets me goin.
63.
Bad Ass Gone Worse
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
She sound like Kat Deluna at the beginning.
64.
serenity89
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
it does sound like mya….its alright…
65.
CARMEN SMITH
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
I’m totally lovin’ this song!!!! You can tell she likes Prince
66.
JoRo
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
Sounds like Ciara on helium.
67.
get_me_bodied
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
SHE’S PRETTY…..
68.
Mallato
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
I like it.
69.
My Pockets
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
this song is old as hell, it was recorded BEFORE promise, what sucks for her is promise was released first and now it sounds like a knock off promise…Money is cool my only issue with her after checkin her myspace for new songs is that they all sound the same…
70.
Mos-Def
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
Was by far my favourite track when I first bought “Shock Value”. I was desperate to find out who she was so I could hear more and finally found her on myspace about a month back. Her vocal arrangements make up for her lack of vocal power, they’re gorgeous. I’m really feeling the tracks on her myspace too, can’t wait for her and Keri’s albums.
P.S. Please stop comparing this to “Promise”, the arrangements on this are so much better than Ciara’s, I think thats where Ciara fails a lot of the time esp. on “The Evolution” album tracks. “Promise” was nowhere near as catchy as this either. My 2 Cents…
71.
EBZ01
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
I love the hell out this song and she’s pretty……..I’ve never seen her before…………this song is old as crap to me now though. I already like.
72.
EBZ01
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
She didn’t remind me of anyone when I listen to the song…..she does not sound like Ciara or Mya wth.
73.
SMH
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
in my opinion, the best damn song on the cd… and tim isnt on it. what does that say??
>>johnp.
74.
Atl_1987
Thursday, August 16, 2007 /
YAY! You did a post about Money! I was waiting for this one
75.
Ms. Kim
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
this song makes me wanna go play in traffic….hahahaha
don’t like, too much going on at once!