i seen the making of this video last night on BET…the songs kinda cool; nothing what i was expecting from solange so thats a good foot forward i guess…
its cool kinda

Very cute video I really enjoyed the history parts in the video. Go Solange do your thing girl.

I love the song, it has an old school sound to it. It is very different from what is out now.

Jazzy tune, that I could listen to while driving…it’s ok…I guess it has to grow on me…expected much more from the video standpoint.

Does she REALLY look “absolutely beautiful” in this video? I’m sorry, man - I just keep listening to this song and thinking that it’s not remixed.. like this is a rough cut or something.

Solange better WERQ IT. I love this video!

I actually really like the song. The video was nice with the history behind it. I like that she’s going in a different direction that everyone else isn’t going in. I wish her the best of luck though. I also hope she heals quickly.

I liked it. Very creative especially the 80’s part. I like the fact that she is going in the opposite direction of her sister. Very important and similar to what Ashley Simpson did in an deffort to get out from under the shadow of her big sis Jessica Simpson.
I hope she’s just as successful. GO SOLANGE!

Wow…top 10…look out…lmao

I Beggining To Wonder Bout These Stage Peop, Are They Setting Traps For The Knowles Sisters. Just Kidding

Cool song and vid. Go head Solange!!

Wow, she really did her thing with this. The video is vibrant and was illustrated really well. I was thinking the video for this sonfgwas gonna be centered around a house party or something because of the lyrics, but she really stepped outside the box with this an didn’t do the typical R&B video theme. The only thing I din’t like about it was the women in the beginning dancing in their underwear. They could have been left out. But other than that this video is cute and creative. Go ‘head Solange.

Cool video. Love the song. I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of her album

Can’t wait for Solange’s Record to drop…. Check Me Out

why?

Solange looks beautiful in the video. The song is very different with whats out now which is cool. I can see little girls loving this! I like the 70’s Soul Train look the best. Very great video.

Am I the only one who isn’t really feeling this video…..a bit too much going on in there.

The video keeps stalling but from what I can see it’s different and I like that. I absolutely love this song as well as sandcastle disco. I’m excited about her forth coming album.

This song has really grown on me, I actually love it!

Really good video, but solange looks sooo much like her dad!!! Poor thing.
Love the fact that she’s finally stepping out of her sisters shadow with this album, comgrats to her.

the video actually made me like the song more. i guess its a go.

12.

Focused Lady
Thursday, June 5, 2008 /
Wow, she really did her thing with this. The video is vibrant and was illustrated really well. I was thinking the video for this sonfgwas gonna be centered around a house party or something because of the lyrics, but she really stepped outside the box with this an didn’t do the typical R&B video theme. The only thing I din’t like about it was the women in the beginning dancing in their underwear. They could have been left out. But other than that this video is cute and creative. Go ‘head Solange.

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THAT WASN’T UNDERWEAR, THOSE WEAR BATHING SUITS, THAT WAS FOOTAGE FROM THE PAST. ANYWAY, I LOVE THE SONG AND I DOWNLOADED THE VIDEO, LOVED IT TOO!

I’ve been waiting, and it was worth it! I loved the song the first time I heard and the video is hot! I actually like the Freemasons remix better though.

I like the song and the video with the history in it. It shows that she put thought into her video.

Sol-Angel can get it!!!! I like the fact that she took the road less traveled.

Love it! The video is fun and the song is catchy I think that was a good marriage! She looks beautiful I love the different looks. Her and Beyonce are looking more and more alike as time passes but Solange has doe eyes!! *2 1/2 mics*. Iwould have to hear one or two more before I commit to a purchase! But I am interested so we will see what happens! lol..

Nice song and video.

i love it, it’s part of the whole 60,s early 70,s revival thats been going on the last few yrs in Europe now it’s here.. thanks to Amy Wino-house

NOPE !!!!!! TO MUCH LIKE DREAMGIRLS….. SORRY

The video’s alright. I like the direction she’s going in, The song just needs to grow on me

About time we see stuff we can be proud of, when you have talent you dont have to disrespect your self to prove something just let what you have flow……

Nice song and nice video. The music industry has era’s that they go through, and we have been stuck in a terrible one lately where real talent does not exist anymore just looks and words with a beat and people call them superstars.

The video is cute and different, I like people that do things like that. It really gets to me how Beyonce is actually her sister and she’s like the only girl NOT trying to be her.

im happy that she did her thing and her sister’s name was only mention once
if it was kelly beyonce would have been sitting right there on the set with her0….

those knowles bitches, break an arm, break a leg, let an arm fall off….and the show must go on!

oh and I agree with miss pearl, it sounds like a rough cut… but I like her other songs

solange sound more educated then beyonce and i also think that she could look better if she wasnt down played!

Vid. was cool, but everything that’s supposed to be “different” has already been done before. I don’t know what she’s trying to prove, but it all seems a bit contrived. She’s trying too hard to make herself out to be a REAL talent, and I don’t believe it.

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NOPE !!!!!! TO MUCH LIKE DREAMGIRLS….. SORRY

Beyonce lent her some moves from the ‘One Night Only’ dance sequence in ‘Dreamgirls’ for the disco scene.

Am I the only one that thought the video had a Dreamgirl esq vibe to it?

I dunno.

I love the song, the video was a okay I guess. I just think that the flashes in the background were a bit too serious for a song like this. I mean the fire hose in the background, black people being sprayed by hoses all awhile Solange is laughing in singing—am I the only one that went… “WTF?”

I like it!

No Solange! Sorry!

RETURN TO SENDER: DO NOT WANT!

I’m loving it. Its a breath of fresh air and the woman is going right when everyone is so obviously left. I appreciated the history behind the music and wish more “artists” (loose terms here people) would venture out and create more, rather than just think about the fastest way to make a dollar! Go head Solange…do that ish do that ish do it! LOL

this vid was better than the whole bday dvd.. (except green light..that was on point)
glad solange can make a name for herself

I realLY actually LIKe heR this video Is Great i loved what the director did with it!!! adn i love the song… I hope she does Well this time around !!!!!!!!!!!!!

SOLANGE must have choreographed this herself, she has no grace, good concept, bad execution…

Its not the flow of the music now a days but I like the song. She sounds good!!!

Solange worked that! Lovely!

I loved it! She’s most def doing her thang! I like how different it is. Go Solange!

I want a Sandcastle Disco video though. That song is my shit right about now!!!!

yea..i saw thiz last nite on Access Granted.
luv tha song n’ muzik vid.
i jst realy luv how her muzik vid iz soo creative.
mi fav part iz wen she’s in space.
she looks jst like beyonce wit her hair pulled up in that bun..lol
but otha than that..
her style n’ swagg iz soo different.
i jst luv that abt her.
2008 iz her YEAR.
i can’t wait till her cd drops.

Only got to see the first 5sec’s and I LOVE IT already! Most definitely one of my favorite’s of her new tracks!!!

originality… you gotta love it! I I love that she did something different. She isn’t shaking her ass.

When and What was she doing in KC? I did’nt know she was in town.

#47, That song is hot!

me likey!!! me likey alot!!!

Solange is just like Jessica Simpson sister–your sister was first and you will always be in the back ground, and you will always be compared to your big sister, and just like Ashley Simpson you can’t sing either, but your pimp daddy insist on trying to make you a star. Wake up honey–you are not the next big thing.

i love it… she is no beyonce but thats whats so great about her… I love this song and this video!!!

i like

The video is cute I liked it and they song is okay

she sounds like a person imitating Beyonce…a person who can’t sing, btw. And she’s not so easy on the eyes…

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE VIDEO… The song is just ok to me… I know it enough but its not the greatest… But I think she stepped up from what I was expecting….

@37…..LMAO… I was thinking the same thing…I like the song and I hope she does well…other than T.I’s ‘Paper Trail’ this is the only other cd Im checking for this summer

Really cute

She did her thing in this video… not bad , I expected worst

look at lil beyonce!

she shouldve been casted in dream girls rather than beyonce, solange looks more like diana than beyonce does

I see alot of Diana Ross, Eryka Badu and pieces of Asa’s Fire on the mountain in this video..it’s okay though solange can’t sing.

I liked it. Only issue I had with it was that at the end it added to much to the video and threw it off the balance it was on..I like the 60’s to the 70’s to the 80’s theme then the end came and I was like…OK? I dont get it did she step into the millenium or something? lol…otherwise it was cute.. Go miss Sol-Angel

The video is cute…but the song is okay. I liked a couple of the other songs I heard from her upcoming cd…but not quite feeling this one.

I love this new video!

I have to say that I really like what I have heard from this album…I may have to actually go and get a copy! The direction of her music is great, it is like nothing that is out now and I like it. I am excited for her and I really wish her success.

She looks fab in the video, and it is refreshing to see something different - and not these carbon copy, cookie cutter hits that hit the radio now days. I decided is a great tune, and I wouldn’t mind seeing more from Solange. Go girl!

I absollllllllllllllllllllluteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllly love it…dont care what no body else say

lol this does have a Dreamgirls vibe going on to it, weird huh..especially the beginning..

I dunno bout the song, but its VERY different..

I love what Solange is doing with her new album. You go girl!

I think the song ’s production is taking things way too far back. It’s not a banger for my car or the club or even to relax too.

I absolutely loved it! There were certain points where I saw her sister in her, but all around, Solange has created a wonderfully UNIQUE feel, sound, and voice for herself!

15.

reesseyy-babiie
Thursday, June 5, 2008 /
why?

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Why what??………Neway, I’m lovin’ it!! Go head Solange and do your thing!!

SOLANGE, Do ya thang girl.

Keep on this path. It’s NEW and refreshing!!!

LOVES IT

I’ll COP that album the FIRST day for sure!!

VIDEO IS PERFECT TIMING DURING THE ELECTION HISTORY MAKING PERIOD….CUTE VIDEO,AND SHE LOOKS GREAT!

I like the video. I don’t like how her voice sounds. She has sounded better…

Loving this! Love the direction and creativity! Do you Solange! Work it!

I LOVED THE VIDEO!!!! THE MEMORIES OF THE DANCES & HISTORY……I LOVE THE SONG…..SHE DID VERY GOOD…..LOVED IT

Go Solo!!!! I LUV it! Very innovative and fresh.

I like the video and the song is cute.

you know what. That Damn Solange is growing on Me! I love the song and video. And I like the other songs . It’s very refreshing from songs like “bust it baby” ! lol

I hope that her foot heals. But I’m with YaYa, I’m not feeling the video. The song is growing on me.

How’d she break her foot? She must’ve been dancing hard! or maybe trying to prance around like her sister do in those high heels. it ain’t for amatuer’s boo!! it take some practice to stand up right…lol.

That was a cute video.

1. It’s amazing how much she looks like her sister in some of those shots considering that usually they don’t favor each other much at all.

2. Is that Trenyce from American Idol as one of her backup singers?

Love the song and video. I love how she’s doing her own thing.

Love the concept and direction of this video! Go head Ms. Solange with your badself! Do you gurl! She looks beautiful too!

This video did nothing for me. Solange looks so much like her father, poor girl. The song is just alright. i don’t see this getting any radio play. Tour? what the heck is she touring for?

I LOVE this song..Can’t wait for the album..Cool ass video too..I just wish she would have showed some of her personality on the access granted.

i love the video. i love the historical parts in it more.

i love this video,glad she took a new route because if she hadnt,people would be treating her like every other r&b singer,”she’s tryin to be like beyonce”ugh!

good job solange,you look gorgeous!

I acctually heared the remix first and i love it but when i heared the original..i wos like WOW !! Solange reeli did it this time

HOT!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

solange is a TRUE artist and very creative. she thinks outside of the mainstream box which is always risky, but indicative of someone who has talent. anywho i love this song and the video was awesome. i hope this album is successful.

love da song and video…….i think it funny how she comming out around the same time that michelle williams is coming with ur joint…..

I can’t see them playing this song in any club….and i thought that if you don’t hit in the clubs real hard, then you flop….guess we’ll see once it’s released, cause right now, i don’t see where this song would fit into a teenagers world cause that’s who buying the cd’s.

I’ll take the wait and see approach on this project.

GET IT SOLANGE!!!!!!!
this was such a great video i was feeling everything about it
hmmmm she rally gonna shine this year
go head girl

LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEE this song!!!!!! sooo glad the video is here and is like NOTHING else out there!!! goo ahead Solange!!!!!! :)

I liked the vid but she should have played off the 60’s vibe a little more

I really liked the video. For 1 because I think the 60’s and 70’s fashion is soo cool and 2 I like the fact that Solange is doing something different, she looked very glam without trying to be ultra sexy. I am looking forward to her cd

@ TS #37, I def do agree with you about some of the scenes in the background being a little to serious for such a light hearted song. I did do a wtf moment when I saw the water hose scene. If she wanted to put up scenes in the back ground of those times she shouldnt have put some of the worst moments for black people but instead some positives and light hearted material

I’M LUV’N IT! HER WHOLE VIBE IS DIFFERENT

Can’t get into her music either.

@98 Jscene:
Not everybody wants to listen to club music! Duh

I absolutely love it! The ending has a weird Bjork vibe to it! This song and video Rocks!!

Dayum! 4 minutes of my life that I can never get back.

it was alright!! she reminded me of her sister with the big hair and the moves!!

TOO CUTE, I LIKE

@ E=MC2

Where did i say everybody want to listen to club music? I said they said if a song don’t hit hard in the club, it usually flops….clean the crud outta your eyes and read…DUH!

At first I heard the song didn’t really like it. But now that I have seen the video, I am happy for her. I like the video and the song. If the song gets no radio play please the radio plays the same 10 songs every hour. That’s the problem there is no diversity in the radio if you don’t Sirius or XM. I heard one of Solo’s song on Sirius so I know they play her music. Letting the radio determine whats hot does not determine if the artist is hot. Some artist like Algebra, Raheem, and others who are so called out of the box still have major people at there concerts. I think the consumers need to take a stand on radio and let them know they are tired of hearing the same 10 songs. Lets get some effin radio diversity otherwise its just ringtone rap all day.

i really like it

@54…20 years ago they said the same thing about Janet, and look at what she’s done over the years.

i loves it!
absolutely adore it. i’m so proud of her. a very different concept. i like how it’s so different, but it seems like she took much inspiration from some of big sis’s previous appearances [dreamgirls, 'greenlight' vid, her bun do for the future scene]. and she looks like bey too, but it’s b/c they’re sisters. she has set herself apart and i couldn’t be happier for her.

august 26:D

UMMM…..it was OKAY…..expected this type of performance from a teenager because it has a care-free feel to the song…..She got’s good genes though…

I agree with most of you; it’s cute. The only problem I have is that the video, song, and type of music coming from her are not necessarily indicative of her own creativity. More than likely, her production team (song writers, producers, video director) came up with these retro vibe. They pitch the ideas and she simply says ‘yay’ or ‘nay.’ Ya dig?

Also, her people seem to be pumping a lot of press for her project. Too bad Kelly didn’t get the same.

Scrumptious!

Long time reader, first time post though… I had to represent & say that I’m loving her approach this time around. It’s so refreshing! FINALLY!!! Someone that’s not trying to follow the rest in the game. Do ya than Solange!

@117

Completely agree:)

I had my doubts when I heard Solange was coming out with a second album. But I must say I love it. The song is very catchy and the video is very creative. She drew alot of inspiration from the music of the past eras. And to fully know how to create good music you have to know the history of music…So go Solange!

U BETTER WORK SOLANGE !!! this was BRILLIANT !!! I hate tht people always say-she look like Beyonce (welllll, IT IS HER SISTER!!!) its sad, cause she wnt get the attention she deserves b/c of it, THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO & I LOVE THIS SONG SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooOOO MUCH!!!

I liked it, its so different!

Love the 80s look on her

Awww I love it very cute, and it’s fun. The time travel theme was hott…

I likes!!!! people say she is not easy on the eye but her and Beyonce looks alot alike. I think she can sing i just it was the style of the song. Hell because Diana Ross couldn’t blow, she just had a look.

i like it! different and fresh.

did the background dancer look like Sira from College hill?

IM suprised I LOVE IT!!! I swear her and Beyonce almost looks like Twisn ofcourse BEYONCE is way hotter lol… n yea love the ol skoll feel to it, she looks like DIANA ROSS with the poofy hair!

The only physical traits Beyonce and Solange have in common are complexion, ear size, and vaginas (haha). Otherwise, they look NOTHING alike. Solange is 201% Matthew Knowles in the face. Poor thing.

She looks so much like beyonce in this…dont wanna compare the two but really you cant definately tell thats her sister. I love the video & the song. Congrats to her hope she does well.

SolangeY is here!
I absolutely love everything about it.
The pop-art is sooo hot to me.
Geez, I feel like a proud pareht.
She done so well.

@123..Your so right I say the same thing when people say that. When their like she looks just like her sister im like well yea usually sisters do look alike, i mean their are a couple of situations where they dont but 8/10 times yea sisters do look alike lol

LOVE THE VIDEO. Love the work she is putting out and she deserves the credit a very talented lady.

i love it!

Her and Beyanka (Beyonce) looks so much alike, I personally think Solange looks better cause Beyanka is tooooooooo made up n fake looking…I hope i like her CD cause her Big Sis Cd was GARBAGE……….anywho untill Solange Cd drop i’ll keep bumping the new & hot ASHANTI (The Declaration)

To be honest, she ain’t doing nothing Beyonce’ hasn’t already played around with in Dreamgirls.

She needs to find another way to get out of Beyonce’s shadow cause she’s starting to look desperate…

LOVES IT BEEEETCH!

I’m sorry but Solange can’t sing she doesn’t have voice for this tape of music either
Amy Wine-house does it much better

she looks amazing! love the different looks as she traveled through the decades!

i surprisingly enjoyed the video and i already have the song downloaded & on repeat on my computer! i love that she’s doing her own thing & is making a name for herself. i also like sandcastle disco…wonder if she’s gonna do a vid for that?

go ahead solange! i aint mad @ cha!

I am really looking forward to her album. The video could have been better, but it’s different so I’ll give it a 3.5 out of 5. I’m always singing the song.

I HATE WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT SHE LOOKS LIKE HER SISTER WELL DUH DUMBASSES THAT IS HER SISTER WHICH MEANS ITS THE SAME GENE POOL PROVIDED BY TINA AND MATTHEW IGNORANCE IS BLISS I SWEAR. GO HEAD SOLANGEL KEEP DOING YOU. I READ THAT BLOG ABOUT HER BROKEN FOOT AND TOO FUNNY. LOL@CHILDBIRTH COMMENT.

str8 rubbish

There is more than one type of club, there are hip hop clubs and other clubs thst play that growen and sexy music (at least in the Bay Area). I can see this getting play at many of the mellow clubs out here.

I can’t believe solange broke her foot before the show and still performed. She is a soldier because if I would have gotten a paper cut….show cancelled. lol go head solo love the vid. I was on youtube and saw that live performance of I decided she did good considering she was in pain with that broken toe and foot. Work solo. Get it girl! Fuck the haters! Use them for motivaton!

I would have like to see what type of video some of ya’ll could come up with. Stop the hate in 08.

People will love anything, if this wasn’t Beyonce’s sister no on would care or even rep this. Stop jumpin on Bandwagons!

Definately not BET, MTV or VH1 friendly, but she could find an audience overseas and with the Gnarls Barkley crowd but this is just to abstract for my tastes.

So she broke her foot… I guess the Knowles sisters both have problems walking, lol.

Yeah I kinda like the song. The video is very nice and different. But seriously if I am going to listen to a Knowles, it’s gonna ben Beyonce ( and that’s no often).

I am over the family of stars bit, Jessica/Ashley - Lindsey/Ally

There will never be another Jackson Duo - Michael & Janet

SO LOVING HER RIGHT NOW…FUCK BEYONCE LOL ITS ALL ABOUT SOL ANGEL…..DO IT BABY..CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM…

Wrong era….thats been done before…Next song

Wow, I didn’t know Solange had it in her. This joint is straight up fire!! Love the video also.

She broke her foot because a metal crane from the door as she was walking to the stage fell on it and she still performed live and sounded pretty good live (video on youtube) Go head solange! Use the haters as motivation. Like my mama says haters are like toliet paper let them do their job(hate and motivate) them flush and keep extra on the side for another day. Hell it’s better then most videos in the past year including all of beyonce’s b-day videos. It’s creative and grown and less junior high like big sister. Solange if you read this I enjoy your blog and laughed my ass off at the childbirth comment. Funny. I like your personality.

that is the cutest video,so creative,and she looks so pretty. Go Solange….im def gettin that album

wow. im surprised! i actually liked it

Love the song, and even the remix… watched the making of the video and she gave me a lost tease… ummmm

Solange keep doing your thang. I just read the article she did with Clutch and I can see why she said the following: EFF misconceptions, pardon my French. I like a good laugh every once in a while. I stopped trying to “prove” and “undo” misconceptions a while ago. I’m unexplainable. Most Humans are.

Forget what people say about you and do your own thing. Cause if you listen to other people you would be somewhere holed up going out of your mind. Do what YOU want to do and whatever your heart desires. It’s your life and only you can live it. Keep it pushing girl!!

Amy Whinehouse anyone?? Perhaps dreamgirls?? naw..its totally orginal!!

@ MooveandGroove

Though I like this song, I’m glad you too see that Solange’s style IS NOT original. The flashback to the past type of music is big on the radar these days (largely due to Amy Winehouse to be honest) and she’s (Solange) simply jumping on the paddy wagon. You know, like she did with her first album a few years ago when dancehall/raggae was the big thing thanks to Sean Paul.

In the words of her bro in law:
You only know what you see,
You dont understand what it takes to be me
You only know what you see,
You dont understand what it takes to be me

Go head Solo. Do you girl. And to the people saying she’s not original….newsflash NOBODY IS TRULY ORIGINAL. This world has been here for billions of years so of course something is going to be done again. Any to the person who talked about her being this and dat when she was a teenager…it’s called growth and we all have the god given right to change our minds and be something at some point and different at another point. SMH

Sweetie, sweetie, you misunderstand. I’m criticizing Solange for following trends (hence, “jumping on the paddywagon”) not for changing styles. The point is quite obvious in my previous posting. It requires no high order thinking skills to understand.

SOLANGE I SEE YOU. now this is a video.

I love this song!
I wasn’t gonna listen to it because im not a fan of solange’s singing but i finally listened to it and im impressed.

I’m Feelin’ it, I had it on my Ipod then deleted it but the video made me put it back.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this song more and more everytime I hear it. The video is just ok… Solange is doing her thing, she definitely has her own vibe, and it’s pretty different than not only her sister, but any other R&B chicks out there right now.

Nice job Solange…do your thing girl!!!!

#136
You are obviously just a Beyonce hater. You think Solange looks better and that B c.d was garbage? LMFAO Well 7 million people bought Beyonce c.d and she has been on over a 100 magazine covers so obviously millions of people disagree with you. You are very delusional. Solange doesn’t even come close.

#136 you a hater. You think Solange looks betta than Bee and that Bee c.d was garbage? ROTFLMAO!!! Well 7 million ppl bought Bee c.d and she has been on over a hundred magazine covers so obviously millions of ppl disagree with you. Stop drinking that haterade. I like Solange but she dont even come close to Bee. You are definitely in the minority.LMAO

Go Solo! I love her and Bey! They are so beautiful and talented!

SOLANGE TO THE F-ING WOOORRRRLLLLLLD!!!!!

GO SOLANGE!!!!!!!

Solange Video and new single is hot!!!!!!!! A really good look! REFRESHING VOTE FOR HER AND SUPPORT HER! SHE HAS SOMETHING HERE!…..

@ Sweetie

Baby, this isn’t growth. This is TRULY, the PADDYWAGON….

GOOD LUCK TO HER IM REALLY FEELING HER WHOLE VIBE THEN THE FACT THAT SHE NOT BITING OFF HER SIS YEA THATS WASSUP

I HOPE SHE MAKE GOD GIVEN NAME HER NEXT SINGLE

ON AA DIFFERENT PAGE BE SURE TO GO GET ASHANTI NEW ALBUM ITS FIRE MATTER OF FACT IN ASHANTI WORDS “ITS BANANAS”

me gusta! wasn’t anything that i expected from her. you better work!

This is a really tough audience to please we would do better supporting each other

I thought it was just……Well….Ok. Nothing more. Nothing less. Just ok.
Maybe it just has to grow on me. Both the song and the video.Hmmm…IDK.

WOW.
She looks so much like B in that future scene.
I like it.

Not buying it, this will not even get radio play. The song is ok and that’s it. The video sucks.

i’m so shocked but i REALLY like this song. you go solange!!

@ 5
I thought the same thing. sounds like the songs aren’t mixed. I think they did it puposely though, to give it tha “old school” recording sound.

The songs i’v heard from her album reminds me of the direction Amy Winehouse went in on her album…

Nice though. And she looked pretty

I got bored.I wonder what is the next bandwagon people going to jump on because I would to see it.

If it seems Dreamgirls to you, Solange has said that her and Beyonce’ were making the choreography for this video.

But like someone who said about Amy Winehouse, she did on a maintstream level.But I think Teedra bought the sound back because For A Lifetime was like 2004..and everybody hopped around 2005 and 2006.

I LOVE THE SONG, ALWAYS THOUGHT SHE STOOD OUT AS A DIFFERENT KIND OF ARTIST THAT HER BIG SIS, THEY LOOK SO MUCH ALIKE, BLINK REALLY FAST AND YOU SEE BEYONCE, BUT IM GLAD SHE HAS HER OWN SOUND, SOUNDS REALLY GOOD, I’LL GIVE IT A THUMBS UP.

I really like the song, it’s got a nice groove to it. Like the video, it’s so different from the B.S. that is out there. Gon girl, do ya thang!

Loved it the video looks, her, and of course the song…im so proud she isn’t in B’s shadow….go girl

To those sayin she’s just jumpin on the Amy bandwagon she said she was gonna do this sound for her second album before she got pregnant back in 2004, of course her pregnacy made her have to put her album on hold, but she had the concept back then. Peep the song “Freedom” she did for the Johnson Family Vacation soundtrack in 04, it’s very similar to her newer stuff.

Anyways love the song and the video, Solange is doing big thangs and the haters can’t take.

Love the Song.. but the video looks cheap to me…. the song is a fun song, but video has nothing to do with the song, maybe too much was going on in it. it’s fun girly song, she was taking the song too serious.

for me and my imagination.. i picture solange, at a slumber party waiting for her boyfriend, singing into a hairbrush to her girl friends, while they flip channels on a old tv, , on that tv, should have the scenes in the video… and her boyfriend could come across all kinds of obstacles trying to get to her.. solange could be singing to teddy bear that her boyfriend won for her as some street fair … and the video ends with the boyfriend coming to the door with flowers.

now that would be fun, something that people can relate to.. ya know .

blkpoetx

I loved it! I think I might buy her album if the rest of it sounds like this!

I’m SO loving this video. Unlike the Gnarls vid that everyone was on… this actually had substantial plot/conclusion/substance and I’m so feeling it. If her album has as much power and substance as this video did, she may give something that Beyonce couldn’t. To me, B was always the independent yet prototype trophy wife. They always played up her beauty and her songs always played up on how open she got for a guy while being “independent.” Solange lets her music speak for her and she’s is def. doing things diff. than B. I like this and I love this song and I LOVE LOVE the vid even more. I can’t wait to see what she brings to this lifeless period of R&B music.

Also don’t bitch about me comparing her to B. B and Mary is the only successful MAINSTREAM females WHO ACTUALLY CAN SING doing things in he R&B world. So in otherwords… its a compliment.

UB YOU HAVE LOST YOUR MIND THINKING AMY CRACKHOUSE BROUGHT BACK THE “BACK IN THE DAY” VIBE. SHE IS A COPY OF SO MANY BLACK BLUES SINGERS ITS RIDICULOUS…

SOLANGE PERFORMED AT THE HOB IN LA AND WAS AWESOME. HER STAGE PRESENCE AND HER VOICE WERE GREAT. SHE DEFINITELY IS A PERFORMER IN HER OWN RIGHT… AND SO WHAT IF SHE IS BEYS LIL SIS..LOOK AT MOST PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY..ACTORS, SINGERS..MOST ARE RELATED TO SOMEONE! I MEAN LOOK AT RUMOR WILLIS, ZOE KRAVITZ…AT LEAST SOLANGE HAS SOME TYPE OF TALENT.

GLAD SHE ISNT GOING THE POPPY R&B RAP VIBE THAT LETOYA LUCKETT AND ALL THESE SO CALLED SINGERS TRY TO GO. SHE IS DIFFRENTIATING HERSELF AND DOING A GREAT JOB. I LOVE THE VIDEO AND LOVED HER PERFORMANCE. YALL CAN SAY SHE WILL BE IN BEYS BACKGROUND BUT SAY WHAT YOU WANT….MOST ENTERTAINERS IN THE GAME HAD SOMEONE HELP THEM GET THEIR FOOT IN THE DOOR..SOLANGE HAS TALENT LIKE HER SIS AND I COMMEND AND WILL SUPPORT HER!

SOLANGE CAN SING..IF YOU HAVENT SEEN HER LIVE THEN DONT COMMENT

Lol at #33.
I like this video though, it’s cool.
at the end, in the ‘future’ part, she looks exactly like Bey at some moments…

I watched solange sing live and was shocked at how great her vocals are, she has a really really good voice. The live performance was better vocally than the record

Girl is doing her thing. I’ve loved this song since I first heard it. It takes a brave person to do something totally different (from what’s out now) and I’m glad Solange took that chance. I love it! Solange needs to bring this song (and album, cos I’ve liked what I’ve heard so far) over to the UK

Now everybody is’nt celeb. The history part is decent but she isn’t hot. No STAR power to me…………….sorry Solange

Solange is talented. She choreographed this video and even came up with the treatment for it as she usually does. She’s a writer and producer. I heard her sing live minutes after breaking her foot and she killed it - even did little dance moves. Can’t hate on her talent. Looking forward to her album - Sandcastle Disco is fire.

She must have gotten singing/vocal lessons. She sounds pretty good on this single. Singing LIVE is the real test though!! As for the video…

A BABY BEYONCE! the whole thing reminds me of past BEYONCE videos.

What does the song have to do with the video?

I like that she’s conscious, no doubt, but I would also like some focus.

I am just interested to see what she has to say on that doggone blog. I read her stuff on her myspace so i don’ imagine that this will be much different? Or will it? Maybe she just needed space to say whatever she wanted to say without being in the confines of another person’s webpage? I don’t know. But she is popping up everywhere within the last couple of days. I hope that she does well and I hope that the album lives up to the hype.

NO HATE HERE! I liked the video and I like the song,too.

Aesthetically the video was great……the song though I’ve tried to like it and I don’t.

Thats VIDEO IS FIYA!! Never thought she had it in her! Very impressive. Its actually better than Michelle’s VIdeo. But thats because Solange was a smart woman and moved away from Beyo..I mean Music World Music. Very smart and savy girl.

I’m sorry but I just don’t think it’s as unique as everyone else is saying. Seen it all before.
Is it me or does it seem like Beyonce and Solange are the only ones from Music World entitled to decent budgets for their videos?
Kelly and Michelle got played!
Where’s Sunshine Anderson, Trinitee 5:7 and the like?

What the hell was that?

SOLANGE IS A THEIF!!!

it’s too similar to be just a random coincidence. ‘you decide’!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V8s1EbxEjY

Cute song AND video! I actually like both, wow! lol

Damn JAMMMMMS

You’re right. Her video is identical to the one you posted. I’m not surprised though. This chick is clearly a wannabe. I don’t buy for one second that she’s eclectic and profound. Her “image” is a straight up gimmick! The jig is up.

I absolutely, positively loved the video and I am crazy about the song and the video concept. Solange looked so beautiful. She really did her thing. Cant wait for the album to come out. I will be at the store the day it comes out. Until then I’ll be purchasing the single. Keep it up Solonge, loved the voice. Now is your time, go for it. You and the video are completely hot, good luck, proud of you!

Well do y’all know that Solange is gonna be on TV this week? Everyone should check her out!

106 & Park Thursday June 12, 2008 6pm ET on BET
TRL June 11, 2008 3:30-4:30 PM ET on MTV.

i love solange so i decided to put her lyrics here

I Decided

I was a little different
I didn’t do what the best girls do
You studied my rhythm
Now you can speed me up when you want to

They were to cool to run my race
You kept the pace with a smile on ya face
Go head baby
Then I knew he was you

But first you took me around
Introduced me to your family and friends
And told them how that once we met that
We would never lose
Oh boy

I decided that you are the him for me
Oh boy
I decided that you are the him for me
Oh boy

How’s it feel to win it
Where ain’t no mountains that you can’t move
Your mind is like a prism
For god’s light to shine throw

They were to cool to run my race
You kept the pace with a smile on ya face
Go head baby
Then I knew he was you

But first you took me around
Introduced me to your family and friends
And told them how that once we met that
We would never lose
Oh boy

I decided that you are the him for me
Oh boy
I decided that you are the him for me
Oh boy

You were running me running me down
Telling me telling me wait
Running me down and telling me you were never gonna let go
Is the way you got me

You were running me running me down
Telling me telling me wait
Running me down and telling you were never gonna let go
Is the way you got me

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Don’t break my heart
Let me take it from you
Cause were on and the closer I get
To you the more fearful I become
That would break me in two Honey

I decided that you are the him for me
Oh boy
I decided that you are the him for me
Oh boy

You were running me running me down
Telling me telling me wait
Running me down and telling you were never gonna let go
Is the way you got me

You were running me running me down
Telling me telling me wait
Running me down and telling you were never gonna let go
Is the way you got me

i really like the song. she looks a lot like beyonce in the future scenes. but she will never ever be Beyonce.

[...] recently released her new video for “I Decided” and is currently on tour with Chrisette Michele and Raheem DeVaughn. Her new album, SoL-Angel [...]

@ 54 what the hell r u talking about! Ashley SImpson is way bigger than jessica! both of her records have hit number 1…she makes more money at her concerts….plz jessica has yet 2 do any of that….her records have yet 2 hit the top 5!

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! GO SOLO….I’M HAPPY SHE IS DOING HER OWN THING AND IS DOING WELL AT IT…KEEP IT UP! I KNOW I’M GETTING THAT ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i luv dis song
some people might not like but i do

that back up dancer was sira from college hill…do ya thang africa..lol
this is a very cute video…probably the best solange has ever done. very eclectic and unique.shes finally coming out of beyonces shadow.