♫ HOT OR NOT: CARMEN - “MR. INCONSISTENT”
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

♫ Carmen - Mr. Inconsistent
Check out Atlantic Records’ newest girl group. Brittaney, Lana and Roxie make up the threesome Carmen. The group was formed by childhood friends Brittaney and Roxie in Baltimore, MD. The girls went on a nationwide search to find the third member and met Lana. When I first heard about the group, I was excited because there hasn’t been a girl group to make a splash on the scene.
But I have to admit, I’m not really digging “Mr. Inconsistent.” It sounds like the girls have strong voices and can really sing, but there is way too much going on in the production of the song. It just sounds sort of dated and kind of reminds of the era of when TUG was putting out this overly produced songs. The song has been getting a small buzz, but I just don’t think this is a great choice for a first single. But what do you think?
How do you feel about Carmen’s record?
Check out Carmen on MySpace and let them know what you think.








72 Comments
1.
Lola Am
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Next
2.
Nicci B
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Ummm……it might be an OK song if I could hear the chicks over the drums, horns, symbols, harmonicas, triangles, xylophones, marching band, step team, and choir in the background.
3.
Lola Am
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
lol @ #2
4.
Focused1
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I agree with #2. There’s too much going on in the song, I can’t really hear what they sound like. I don’t like the name of the group either. It sounds like a solo artist and not an actual group. If it was an acronym (e.g.C.A.R.M.E.N) that would make more sense.
5.
BashyBoo
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
UMMM THEY LOOK CUTE??
6.
Greg_Arious
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
If the one on the right isnt a drag queen I dont know what is.
7.
Libra Lolita
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
now who are theses heffas??
8.
B-Hud
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Danity Kane part deux, anyone???
9.
bri
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Overproduced
10.
TonyP2210
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
too much just sing the song, the embellishments(the choir, step team, and drums) don’t fit in the song period
11.
DH
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
“The girls went on a nationwide search to find the third member and met Lana.”
It’s interesting that you noted this Brian, b/c when I looked at the pic, I thought “they’re pretty, but they look manufactured”. The song sounds like Danity Kane
12.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
It doesn’t sound Mixed or mastered and voice sound too forced. the production IS dated …song is ok, but won’t get these girls anywhere, wasn’t really catchy or anything and I couldn’t wait for that noise to go off. To compete in todays market you have to sound cuttin edge and fresh or atleast try to do what everyone else is doing and this song is like 6 years ago…sorry
13.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
back to the studio ladies and hopefully to the same producers!!!
14.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
NOT…to the same producers (what i meant)
15.
GreatestLoveOfAll
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
IT’S ALRIGHT!! THEY LOOK HOT GOT GOOD VOICES BUT DAMN THAT BEAT WAS TOO LOUD AND DROWNED EVERYTHING OUT!
16.
LELE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
toooooooooooooooooooo much
ma head cant take all the damn noise
jeez!
17.
southern_queenLaReesa
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
they sound like a Danity Kane spin-off!
18.
whatsgoingon
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Danity Kane you left three more members out- here they are. I agree with everyone else. The song and their sound was rehashed. Nothing to write home to Mama about. These girl have a good look and great voices. They should probably do some Neo Soul. I’ve never seen a Neo Soul group before. Maybe they should try it and break the ice.
19.
Rita
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
makes we want to dance, songs is hot
20.
hood_shit
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Lameness!
21.
Da HotTeSt cHiC iN da GaME
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
too much going on……..on one song
DEAD
i can’t take it…..stick a fork in them lil ladies, they’re OVER done
22.
HiHater
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
something is off. the song is definitely not hot. and these broads look scary. less like danity kane and more like some scary en vogue throwback. yikes.
23.
blackbarbie
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I’m an intern at Atlantic records- this is such a blemish. They got dropped. And this song must be something they did on their own. I never heard it. this is embarassing. I worked on Danity Kane- and trust me- they are no Danity Kane!!
24.
Cariller
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
http://www.myspace.com/cariller
25.
NitaNita2
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
LMAO.
wait- stop.
This is terrible.
26.
Rita
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
These girls can sing you know what off blackbarbie (BB) stop haten.
27.
Rita
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
BlackBarbie……Intern?
28.
Kina
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
No more Destiny Child wannabee’s…..Always one that try the Bey look. And whoever else the Kelly and Michelle…I could careless about listening to the music…Next!!
29.
FoxyAfroChic
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
i agree with Brian and #2…it is just waayyy too much going on!
30.
Rita
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I’ve seen these girls perform in New York, these girls can sing and dance..
31.
yellie_b
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
WOW!! SOOOO MUCH HATE! lol the song is hot. Greg_Arious let’s see ur picture! Ur ignorant comment wasn’t needed, please stick to judging the song! Brittaney looks great!. Carmen can really sing!. Ive heard several of their songs. I must admit i do wish the instrumentals where turned down a tad bit so everyone could hear their skills better but there will be more song and trust me there hot!!. blackbarbie your either a liar or a hater .U dont know what ur talking about.they are still signed to Atlantic records. please don’t take an interns (if shes tellin the truth) word for it. How the hell where they dropped when they just got back from recording in Miami! all i ask is that you please don’t judge their skills off of one song. for real there hot! their my space is http://www.myspace.com/carmen4you
32.
crunkpoet
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
yeah i liked it..it was cute
33.
TTRUE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
These young ladies are VERY talented young ladies. I have seen them perform and although I feel this particular mix of the song may not do them justice, I think it’s a good song and concept and these young ladies have been working their asses off. I have yet to hear a group out, right now, who has as much NATURAL ability as these young ladies. Mr. Inconsistent didn’t allow for that display as much as it should have but before blasting them saying they are trying to be Destiny’s Child or Danity Kane you should get to know CARMEN. They are who they are. Destiny’s Child is DONE! Danity Kane (though manufactured…as many of you say) are doing their thing. There is enough room in this industry to more than one or two female groups. Because we have our favorites, this should not diminish the talent of the new artists on the scene.
All of the personal comments about the girls are really unnecessary because it just overshadows any valid critique you may have. Let’s give critiques that will help them grow not knock them down. Haven’t we gotten past all that BS?
1luv!
34.
itsmewhoelse
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
OMG! What is really going on? The only reason why so many of ya is on this Danity Kane kick is because of Diddy. CARMEN’s swagger in this pic is ten times better then them. Have any of you ever been to a show that CARMEN has done? Theze chics has the Look, the Voice, and they can Dance. Okay — the song to most of you wasnt produced that well but I BET ALL OF YOU HATERS as soon as the song goes on the radio ya chicken heads gon be boppin.
AND miss blackbarbie Intern if you gon be on the internet GO FIND A JOB!
35.
peppychick
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
It was ok. I just wish that we could market African-American girl groups in a different light. Why do they all have to dress in urban gear, with weaves and hair colors that are not natural to them. I think we (as black people and society at large) can appreciate natural hair or different choice in dress. This formula that they use for girl groups is getting really old and boring. I can already guess what their songs are going to be like, what they are going to wear and their dance moves. PLEASE I’M BEGGING FOR SOME SUBSTANCE. Music needs to get higher.
36.
Mrshowbiz
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
This joint is definetly hot. And a good start for the group. These girls are the next destinys child, and there’s no groups outthere right now that can slide right in that spot…….. Hater’s get a life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carmen is on there way!!!!!!!1
37.
little_do_you_know
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Carmen, Ya’ll will be fine. Don’t be discouraged by these “do nothings”! lol… You all are doing you and you will be going very far in this industry. You are in places these “critic” only wish they were. It’s called trial and error. If one song don’t do it, you keep pressing. Your image is hot! Your skills are blazing! Brush’em off!
38.
TTRUE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I concur, PEPPYCHICK. The new groups now are subscribing to this “formula” but hopefully as they grow they will develop their own consciousness and know that they can be just as sexy in their natural selves. Peace!
39.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
This song is terrible.
40.
AWJ12687
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I like it I love the first verse.
41.
Rita
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I love the song…..great club song
42.
yellie_b
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
i totally agree with little_do_you_know!. watch these the same people that’s gonna be all up at yall shows and buying ur cds!. yall don’t sound like anything that is already out. that’s why yall are gonna be so big.the big difference is that yall can actually sing!!! that’s not too common now adays. i cant wait and im soooo proud of you! you finally accomplished ur dream.keep doing ur thing and shut these no body haters down!
43.
Lori
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
This song is giving me a damn headache.
44.
songBird
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
BLACKBARBIE…. stop tryna sound like u important..u are just an intern who needs 2 get a life cuz u definitely don’t know what u talkin about, matter of fact, post your address so i can catch the train & come whip your hatin ass.
anyway, the music is way 2 loud. the song is ok but they definitely can sing cuz i seen them perform b4. instead of posting ignorant comments, how about giving a true opinion about THE SONG that those girls can use 2 better themselves. i bet all yall who made negative comments about how C.A.R.M.EN. looks is ugly as hell:-)
45.
superduper50000000
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
LOVIn this SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a lot of people cant stand up and speak for themselves and just side with someone’s FIRST opinion.
this song kn0cks.’
lol @ 2
such a funny comment.
who produced this?
46.
dough boi
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
i think the song is a hit n i dont even like r&b hardcore rap head till i die ….. but on anotha note i jus wanna ask shorti on the rite…….u gotta man? cuz i’d lick dat dust offa ya …….. lol
dough boi Hustle Up! Records
47.
mr inconsistent
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
wow i feel like l wrote this song because it sounds like they are singing about me. i luv the song but the music is too loud. the song otherwise is hot. i would luv to hear it IN DA CLUB. listening to the song i realize that i’m coming up short big time with my lady i hope she doesn’t hear it or this will be our song forever. i’m having to much fun to change right now though. who dat that said that one of the gilr’s look like a drag queen that girl needs to have her eyes checked DEEZ GILRS IS FIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE
48.
songBird
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
oh aaaaaaannnnndddd i meant 2 say somethin 2 the jerk that said the girl on the right look like a drag queen…..here it is:
u must not know much bcuz shawty on the right is the cutest lil girl i seen in a minute
lol @ DOUGH BOI
49.
yellie_b
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
lol @ DOUGH BOI
LMAO!!! YEAH I THINK SHE DO….MATTER FACT I THINK HIS NAME IS…IS…..IS….HMMM…DOUGH BOI LOL!!
50.
COACH ARMS
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I HEARD THESE GIRLS SING IN PERSON AND I HAVE MET THEM. THEY ALL HAVE BEAUTIFUL VOICES. THE SONG IS OKAY, BUT YOU CAN TAKE AWAY FROM THERE VOICES AND THEY WORK WELL TOGETHER. I THINK SOME OF YOU ALL NEED TO STOP HATING AND COMPARING BEFORE YOU GIVE THE GIRLS A CHANCE. I PREDICT THAT THEY ARE THE FUTURE. LOVE YOU CARMEN.
COACH ARMS
51.
Dina-Bmore
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Go Carmen!!!! I can tell these ladies have voices! Put BMORE on the map!
52.
Big Sis
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
Go CARMEN!!! This is your big sister Lez. I am very proud of you. I want you to listen to all of these comments and remember them. It can get worse as you climb the ladder of success. You can’t please all of the people all of the time. But you are pleasn most of the people most of the time. This is good practice for you to build thick skin for the untalented haters out there. Roxie, just remember that you’ll never be able to sing better than your big sister. I love you.
53.
HAIR HAIR
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I LOVE THIS SONG…SOME PPL ARE NOT GOING TO LOVE EVERYTHING THAT YALL DO…BUT THAT’ S LIFE…BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT YALL CAN SING…THIS IS JUST SOME OF THE STUFF YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH.
54.
LOVER
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
CUTE SONG…THESE GIRLS GOT TALENT…CANT WAIT TO HEAR MORE
55.
LADY
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I REALLY LIKE THIS SONG…I CAN DANCE TO IT
56.
Lilo
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
I went to high school with “Lana”!
I really hope they make it because that girl really is talented. I’m excited to see they’re making some waves outside of Bmore/DC!
BTW Lana’s real name is Kristin. lol
57.
I LUV MUSIC
Thursday, May 15, 2008 /
THA SONG IS THA TRUTH SO BE EASY HATERS I HOPE CARMEN GOT PLENTY OF HATER REPELLENT CAUSE THEY ARE GONNA NEED IT KEEP ON DOING WIT THEY SEXY ASS.
58.
MIKEY-ROCKS-luv's YE
Thursday, May 15, 2008 /
wackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk i heard this song before and i said it was wack then LOL
59.
Toobad03
Thursday, May 15, 2008 /
These girls a very talented!! This is RAW talent at it’s best. No computer love either, so many of our current girl groups use voice altering, I’ve heard thiese chicks live and the did their thing, so big up’s to all thier HATERS!!! LOL.
60.
Ms. Sunshine!!!
Friday, May 16, 2008 /
CARMENNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! HOT SONG!!!!!! Keep doing it big ladies!!!!!!!
61.
Dame(stop talking to me you know better)
Friday, May 16, 2008 /
Too busy for me the beat has to many changes
62.
LADY
Saturday, May 17, 2008 /
give it up ladies. We already have an all girl group (DK) BABY. GET YOUR OWN SOUND
63.
Sparkle
Sunday, May 18, 2008 /
I agree with #35. All these black girl groups rock the same look. I know it is hard for the ladies to get signed if they don’t but it is sad that black females must “deblack” themselves and lighten up their skin and slap on blonde and red weaves and come off as “exotic” or “mixed” as opposed to just being an “average” black female. Sistas sure do have it rough in the industry even with talent.
64.
Sheritta
Sunday, May 18, 2008 /
The song is hot!!! How many females have been in this situation? They remind me of an up and coming Destiny’s Child! Keep doing your thing girls, I can’t wait for the single to hit the radio.
65.
Sheritta
Sunday, May 18, 2008 /
The song is hot!!! How many females have been in this situation? They remind me of an up and coming Destiny’s Child! Keep doing your thing girls!
66.
MARTI-MARTI
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 /
I went to http://www.youtube.com and did a search for the group and I watched thier performance of this song. These ladies have a lot of energy and they actually can sing unlike other female most groups
67.
Sasha
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I know a hot girl group out of the dc area that is on the come up! They are hot and i seen the girls perform. I actually seen Carmen performd and they were ok. I think they are more of a duplication group (ex. destiny child, 3lw). We need something fresh and new. The other girl group from DC is BEAUTY’S DIAMOND. Well they may not be all glitter and weave (lol) these girls have talent and a look that is now!
check them out:
http://www.myspace.com/beautysdiamondmusic
68.
Rita
Monday, June 9, 2008 /
The group BEAUTY’S DIAMOND is a hot mess do I need to repeat myself. They have a look of thier own because no on wants it lol. Beauty’s is a Fake Diamond… Try again please
http://www.myspace.com/beautysdiamondmusic
69.
CominUp
Friday, June 13, 2008 /
First off I went to their myspace page and saw their performances and listened to other songs and these girls CAN SING!!! They dance and perform their A’s off. People need to stop HATIN and judgin cause they feel that they are less talented and are jealous of their looks! The song is hot Lose My Breath and Crazy in Love were just as busy a song and HITS! Music is open for another young female group and why not have CARMEN which is an acronym for the person who mentioned that earlier(PAY ATTN) fill that spot. I would love to see them flood the radio stations w their single and half of yall will be hoppin on and dwnlding ringtones…payin their bills not even aware that this is the same group! LOL Just keep workin hard and lettin the haters thicken your skin! Show em just what u can do!
70.
CominUp
Friday, June 13, 2008 /
and sorry to say but if your gonna put a group on blast by downin another group……PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE BETTER! LMAO cause just like Rita said they are A HOT MESS! FORREAL! Sorry but let me try to give criticism but they had that comin hatin then blastin….but they just need to sing more, work on their look, and get better equip. Just keep workin at it…….
CARMEN all the way!
71.
CominUp
Friday, June 13, 2008 /
oh yeah and I was talkin about that Beauty’s Diamond group or whtvr in the last message! LOL
72.
brandan wink wink
Monday, September 22, 2008 /
im brittney’s biggest fan i was in love with her and she left me lol