Here is a new track from Solange’s sophomore album, Soul Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams, which is due out in August, via a joint venture with Geffen and Music World Entertainment. Solange has said that the new album is going to be a mix of ’60′s and 70′s soul with electronica. The album contains production from The Neptunes, Cee-Lo Green and Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry.
From comments that I’ve read, some people have said that Solange’s new song is similiar, musically (not vocally), to the sound of that on Amy Winehouse’s debut album, Frank. Although I understand the comparison, I don’t really agree. I will say that Solange’s new music is definitely more different than anything mainstream that’s out right now.
Make sure you log onto Solange’s offcial MySpace page to check out more music from Solange. And check back on CL for more news on her release.
is produced by pharrell
at least that’s what it says on Billboard.com
Great!! I am really anticipating her cd. I love her new sound.
Decent…kind of an ode to the Supremes, sort of, lol!!
its different, but im really feeling it. it doesnt sound anything amy winehouse’s “Frank”. But i like it, i cant stop listening to it
http://www.billboard.com/...vnu_content_id=1003683911
there’s a link to more info on her
it sounds horrible
it reminds me of that “heat wave” song
she needs to stop…seriously.
…it took a while, but i’m starting to like this song. I recommend “Champagne Chronic Nigthcap” ft. Lil’ Wayne…that joint is hot!
>> ok solange is really souful like i think shes deeper than Beyonce i love her first solo album
> i DO not even own it but irememebr the video, and i actually cannot wait 4 her album so i can buy it!
OK i really like ceelo
I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!! I REALLY DO!!!!!!!
wow i cant wait for the haters to come on this one. I actually respect this chick cause she is doing her own thing (kelly take notes boo), shes working with a different label then her daddy and sister and working with completly different people. i actually really like this song, and her voice is rugged and raw i likes that. shes finding what works for her, when i see the people shes working with im geeked to hear this, cause this is my sound. i loves the song, i actually liked that other song she had too White Picket fences i think. go head girl!
solange …sit sum where with ur no talented ass….ugh
Cute song but her voice seems a little strained in some places. Yes #10 that “Champagne Chronic Nigthcap” with Lil’ Wayne is sexy.
I like Solange she has a different vibe.
oh gracious….she dropped another song…i take it that means another cd is coming…
I don’t think she has any talent, but she is working with talented folks sho who knows. No radio play, I know that much.
It’s different from the regular crap that’s on radio right now and I think that’s why like it.
I didn’t like the song at first, but it’s grown on me.
It does seem very “Supreme-ish.” That’s cool. Do your thing Solange! I aint made @ cha.
As far as her having tons of talent…NO! But honestly, I’ve heard worse from other artists that have the same mediocre talent (Rihanna, Ashanti, Britney). I do like the song but at times she sounds like a 10 yr old trying too hard to get a note out. I wish her much success and I’m just glad that she’s stepping outta the box a lil and away from her sister’s shadow. Hopefully Bey won’t steal her shine and do a remake of it! LOL.
Okay, now I LOVE this damn song!! lol She sounds really good. And it’s different, I love the Supremes feel so much. I think I might be copin’ this one.
This song is on repeat…Love it! And I am usually very critical of this new music. I like the old-school feel of this song.
SHe has to be mentally challenged if she thinks this mess of a song will sell….Perhaps from a more credible artists it would be accepted and sound worth something ..she needs to do somthing like Girlfight or My Bubblegum and stay in her league…
WHo does she think is…
DJ Mutha
i need to see her in live.
I like this joint!
Yesssssssss..
I love Solange.
Champagnechronicnightcap is my favorite
but this joint is hot! I can definitely see
myself listening to thi sover and over.
Gotta give it to Solange. She isn’t afraid
to try new things. I love that quality.
i’m not mad it at it!
not bad at all beyonce’s sister
*Typo*
Yesssssssss..
I love Solange.
Champagnechronicnightcap is my favorite
but this joint is hot! I can definitely see
myself listening to this over and over.
Gotta give it to Solange. She isn’t afraid
to try new things. I love that quality.
I like the jazzy feel, and the hook, but on the verses it sounds like she’s trying to have that jazzy grit to her voice and its just not happening, so it sounds like she’s straining to add that throatiness and she doesn’t need to. It would be nice if she just kept it simplistic w/the vocals. Her range isn’t there yet.
I like it, it is different open up your minds..
hmmm it has to grow on me i guess
the song repeated about 10 times and im still not sure lol
I dunno about this one…
It’s so different for her, from her pre-pubescent Disney stuff. I think people who are tired of music that sounds the same will like what Solange is bringing. This song has to grow on me, but I really like the “rough” parts in her voice in the song – at least it’s not heavily filtered like the studio sound we’ve come to expect and call “good music”. I’ve decided…this is good music.
Solange just might gain some respect for herself with the CD, at least by those won’t get caught up in comparisons and her family relationships – I wish her the best.
okay im actually impressed…when i first heard the beginning i was hating..but by the time i finished listening to it it actually works for her..i like this new sound she is going for ..she is really setting herself apart from the norm…
she is a great writer im just glad she aint goin for no pop sound like her first album..but this is actually pretty hot…..
people lets be a lil more openminded..im glad it doesnt sound like a neyo produced track ..
this song is fabulous!!! i really am digging her style. it’s something fresh and new. i might actually purchase her cd just to support a talented artist unafraid to try something different. other artists should take note
#25 DJ Mutha,
Who do you think YOU are?! Your rationale makes not one lick of sense. Perhaps it would be “accepted” if it came from a more credible artist? She should do pop and stay in her league??!! WTF?!! Solange has always been in her own league and never really been pop. Her sound was always a lil funky and diff (as well as her style) so this is nothing new for her.
I like it and I look forward to hearing some more of her music. I like her Champagne song as well. The Champagne song should be the single or atleast considered as one of the first singles. I don’t think she sounds like Amy and quite honestly Im not really a Amy Winehouse fan. I can stand listening to about 2 of Amy’s songs but not the whole cd. Good luck wit everything Solange!
I dig this…very different. I can’t wait until she gets her bg singers together and kill the harmonies on the part towards the end.
Are we all listening to the same sound bite? This sucks. No depth.No great or exceptional vocals. the production is amateurish… this is bad. Not the good bad. Just bad bad. HATED IT!!!!
ooh i can’t wait to listen (i’m jamming to my nano right now tho)…but for the record C&D has the most open minded and young (i think) music fans. doesn’t seem to be much you all don’t like on this site which is interesting to say the least. i’ll be back w/my verdict soon.
yay!
y’all don’t understand how many times a day i listen to “white picket dreams”
i excited for this new song and album
IN-CRED-IBLE!!! this shit is HAWT!!! Seriously… I can’t even wait for Hadley Street Dreams..!!!!!
LOVE IT!!!!!!
It’s ok I can see it growing on me, in some parts she is trying to hit notes either not in her range or she simply dosn’t know how to hit cause in some parts her voice is strained. It’s not as bad as some other stuff out and like I said in another one of her post she trying harder than Kelly so she gets points just for that.
I don’t know how I feel about it yet, I’m on the verge of not liking it! I do love Champane Chronic Night cap though!
I am SO GLAD she got a little production from Cee-Lo on this thing because she’s DEFINITELY biting his style lol Obviously, she bought “Cee-Lo Green and his Perfect Imperfections” *rollseyes* LOL@soul and electronica. Just say you’re doing what Cee-Lo did in ’02.
I LOVE IT!
Finally something different!
Solange is as different as Paris Hilton…the day this stands up as art, Paris will be in Africa building that orphanage… Please, I can’t believe some of you are as eager to be seen as different as Solange. This sucks! Yeah…it does… And, it’s okay to say it… Nobody will accuse you of only liking BET videos… I promise.
Sounds like Baby Love by Diana Ross and the Surpremes. Well I’ll give her an B+ for trying to be original. Good job Solange.
I like the song. Its pretty catchy. But its definately not anything like Amy Winehouse’s Frank
dunno, listened over and over, but this in no means is even close to a Mark Ronson production. Its just an old style with a new singer new producer, but it doesn’t come close to the sound it is trying to emulate (it sounds generic, not “Real”, kinda thin?) her voice doesn’t have that “feel” that the older singers had. Maybe its not supposed to?, but it just doesn’t sit in the pocket right for me atleast.
Maybe it was the feel of the piano and the lead synth, even the pad/string on the chorus, they both sound cheap, and the sounds available to multi platinum producers like the GPO or Vienna Symphonic Orchesta libraries (actually most producers can afford these) – can really give the track the fullness I’ve heard on similar productions.
I see what she is trying to do, I’m sure some will like it, but personally – for this style of track I’d expect just a little bit more. Not hate, just opinion.
I’m suprised I like the song. It has a nice vibe to it. It has a little soul to it
I’m really feeling this! I wish her the best. I really admire how she is branching out on her own.
Okay, she is seriously all over the place. WTF! Now i was feeling the other song you guys previewed, in fact, i really really liked it….it was sort of neosoul, smooth, mellow…
Now seems she’s going in a totally different direction….what kind of music is this? Is she trying to bring the 60′s back? Whose her target audience? If she pulls this off, it will be monumental…i aint feelin this one.
Not feeling it
The good thing is she doesnt sound anything like her sister, but she still sounds bad. Her voice isnt very good imo- it sounds strained and like shes trying to force that unique sound but its not natural to her.
She looks soo much like her dad its scary
Hell, if Rihanna and Cassie’s no singning asses can do it, so can Solange. More power to her.
Solange may not be a superb vocalist however, the track is reminiscent of times when music had quality and substance. I like the vocals and the lyrics and while soul and jazz are my favorite genres of music, I can see myself buying this single.
Being different is stepping outside the box. She’s done it and no denying it..I think people will give her a hard time. As a singer it’s best NOT to sound polished. It’s okay to be rough vocally…she’s not all the way there but she did make a good attempt. It’s time for the younger generation to try something new for a change. This could outlive any track these Ashanti’s, Keyshia’s, and any other female out could do. Folks will be scared of change…but embrace it….Solange is.
AIN’T NOBODY CHECKIN FOR THAT ANOREXIC TROLL