♫ WHO SANG IT BETTER: NICOLE WRAY VS. FANTASIA ♫
Saturday, July 5, 2008

A couple of days ago, we posted up an unreleased song from Fantasia, entitled “Broke,” and I noticed that production is exactly the same of a Nicole Wray song that leaked a while ago entitled “I’ll Take Your Man.” Of course, it sounds like a Rich Harrison production from the drums and live instruments but we later found that it is produced by Midi Mafia.
Even though the song isn’t exactly the same, who do you guys think rode the beat better? I dig both songs, but what do you guys think?
WHO SANG IT BETTER?
- FANTAISA (49%, 1,736 Votes)
- NICOLE WRAY (25%, 884 Votes)
- BOTH GIRLS KILLED IT (17%, 597 Votes)
- NEITHER VERSION (9%, 334 Votes)
Total Voters: 3,551









59 Comments
1.
new new
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
omg number one!!!! (first time)
2.
Hmmm
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Both girls rocked it. I love both versions.
3.
clarkthink
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Both girls rocked…….but, these songs are completely different………Just like the two singers…….One is airbrushed…….and the other needs a hairbrush.
4.
Mel
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
FANTASIA!
I dont like anything about Nicole’s version
5.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
BOTH LADIES!!! WATS MORE IMPORTANT IZ THAT IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD THAT WE GET 2 HEAR THE SOUNDS OF TWO REAL SINGERS, NOT SUM FAKE ASS CASSIE TYPE.
TASIA’S INCREDIBLE WE ALL KNOW DAT, BUT MA GURL NICOLE WRAY IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SLEPT ON. I HEAR SHE BE DROPPIN A NEW ALBUM DIS YEAR HOPEFULLY.
BOTH HAVE REALLY VINTAGE, OLD SKOOL R&B VOICES.
6.
MsLuscious
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
fantasia!
7.
Tatiana
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
I actually enjoyed both songs. It’s funny how small the music community is when it comes to “hot beats” and production.
I agree that the songs are completely different in terms of topic. Both Nicole Wray and Fantasia are incredible singers and they both ride the beat beautifully. I think they both really put it down.
The only thing I don’t necessarily like is the opening on Nicole’s song when she’s cursing up a storm–I understand she’s in character but jeez…lol. Nevertheless, she’s still a dope and slept on singer that people need to wake up to.
8.
Londyn
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
You guys are crazy! Nicole Wray ripped this song….
Love it.
9.
Ceecollegegal
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
i like both versions…
10.
yes
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
im kinda partial to nicole because her song came out a long time ago
11.
jayla08
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Nicole Wray….is the SHYT! I’ve never heard of her until now, but i’m digging this!
Fantasia’s contribution to the beat is okay too….but Nicole’s is FIYAH!
12.
shan_shan!
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
both ladies rocked it yes they did
13.
*CALI BABY*
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Nicole has a voice that sounds like no one else.She sang it better to me and I gotta love it
14.
Dothepocketknife
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
TASIA KILLED IT!
The harmonies under the verse, the “Gotta put it together” part, the lyrical concept,and Fantasia’s rugged voice!!
WHERE MY HAMMERS AND NAILS AT?!!!!
15.
kayshia
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
FANTASIA! This girl can sing anything! my fav american idol CONTESTANT ever and really just one of the best generally.
16.
yeah okay
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Nicole’s voice isn’t all that. Fantasia killed it!!!
17.
TR!LLA
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
LOVE MY FANNY, BUT NICOLE IS MY B!SH!
NICOLE KILT THIS BEAT!
I’LL TAKE YO MAN!!!
18.
Marry
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
She looks so nice in these pictures.Her photos were seen at millionaire persoanals site
“”"”"”"C e l e b C u p i d.c o m”"”"”" yesterday.
It is said she is dating young billionaire on that site
19.
MealJ
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
FANTASIA ALL DAY EVERYDAY………….NICOLE CHICK IS AIIGHT….BUT TASIA HAS THIS ONE…….FANNY IS SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST
20.
leea
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
i luv tasia the other girl i’v been sleep’n on tho i’ll have to find out who she is
21.
ECT8
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Fantasia is the best singer out there/performer of a lifetime….nuff said.
22.
Shanna
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
One is airbrushed…….and the other needs a hairbrush
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*Dies*
@ #3 You are a fool for that one
As for the songs, I have to say I love Broke.
Fix it! Where my hammers and nails at?!?
Fantasia killed that.
All that cussing Nicole did was unnecessary.
23.
QDeezy
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Miss Nicole Wray is STILL the tea
24.
Mila
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
I love both versoins but Fantasia put some stank on it… LOL Fantasia wins!!!
25.
Mila
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
*Versions*…sry
26.
Djimon Won
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Battle of the DSL’s… I love it.
27.
angelita
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Love the sound of both but Fantasia put a better flare on it…Fantasia’s version is funkier and soulful.
28.
angelita
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Although I still agree that Fantasia won this contest, after listening to Nicole’s version again I think she sounds a lot like Fantasia.
I think it would be a cool idea if they collaborated together by take the stronger portion from each version to make one song..Think about it…Mix Fantasia’s lead vocals with Nicole’s chorus…PURE FIRE!!!
29.
DeShawn
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
I LIKED BOTH VERSIONS..
NICOLE WRAY’S WAS MORE MELODIC… NICOLE USED MORE OF THE SCALE AND REALLY COLORED THAT BEAT…..
FANTASIA’S AGGRESSION WAS HOT… SO IT SEEMED TO FIT HER VOICE MORE..
I THINK IF THEY PUT BOTH APPROACHES TOGETHER…
YOU’D HAVE THE PERFECT JAM !!!!!!!
30.
jayla08
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
This beat is BANANAZ!!….I can’t even lie! Fantasia has the better voice…..but Nicole is more radio-buyer friendly!
31.
NOINTRODUCTION
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
both killed it, but i’m somewhat of a nicole wray fanatic so wanna say her version was better, lol
32.
love_love
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Nicole’s is better, even though the lyrics are more riskay, Fantasia really didnt bring it as hard as Nicole………..WERK BIT!H
33.
B
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
I WOULD HAVE OT SAY FANTASIA. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A STRONG VOICE TO CARRY ON RAW INSTRUMENTALS…..ONLY A FEW FEMALE ARTISTS CAN. i.e. FANTASIA, BEYONCE, JENNIFER HUDSON, JAZMINE SULLIVAN. LAURYN HILL, MARY J. BLIGE, AND A FEW MORE….
34.
lovelee
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
I really liked both versions but Tasia made it superultrafunky. I wish she would do more stuff like this . her voice is so soulful and sometimes I feel like the R&B tracks she usually sings over don’t do her voice justice.
35.
KC
Saturday, July 5, 2008 /
Fantasia song is better. She just has that raw soul that makes it stand out more for me. Nicole was ok but Fantasia put her stamp on her song .
36.
Orphan Annie
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
NICOLE WRAY!!!!
37.
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Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
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38.
Hollabackgurl
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
FANTASIA HANDS DOWN!!
39.
STARRSTRUKK
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
NICOLE SHUT SHOP DOWN…………CASE CLOSED!!!!!
40.
i'm just here for the free food
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
i like nicole’s version better….although fantasia’s voice has this raw soulful edge….maaaaan…..i’m undecided…..
both girls did their thang!!!
41.
JoiheartsObama
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
There is another verison by the lead singer of that British group, mys-teeq, Sabrina (aka Puma) called Pocket Rocket.
42.
Lovelife
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
Fantasia killed it with the vocals
43.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
@37, SIT DOWN HO!!!! IM TIRED A DESE SPAMMERS INFILTRATING THIS BLOG.
44.
Honey Blogger
Sunday, July 6, 2008 /
Fantasia took a soul approach but Nicole is FIYA..
Does this song remind you of Beyonces Work it out.. Was it the same producers?
45.
Jeffer
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
She looks so hoooot! I love her, I am her big fan! Just a question about her, is she single again? I saw her profile on millionaire dating site R I C H L O V I N G.C O M last week. Just curious!
46.
the one is back
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
I am going to give this to Fantasia, her voice is amazing. She gives me chills when I hear her sultry voice. I miss people with her sound, this is some 70 funk that I LOVE!She better work.
The other person, sorry don’t really know her but I like her sound too. I actually like her concept sans the cursing and use of the N word. I wish we those black people in the music industry would pick up a dictionary there are other words then N abd B, if you would just learn to read. Come on grity doesnt mean you have to use foul language. All those B***** was unneccessary. We have to do better. I am so serious.
I hope Fantasia gets this song. I would listen to her version and probably buy the album.
47.
Maddy
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
I WISH YOU WELL by Mariah Carey
This goes out to you and you and you
You know who you are
Hmm hmm hmm
When glory days turn to stormy nights
You must have been so petrified
Didn’t you, didn’t you feel so cold
You against the world in a losing fight
Captive of your demons inside
So you sought an enemy
(I’m not your enemy. He lives in you, you know it’s true)
Like times before to mock ignorantly
(But the Lord said love, love your enemy so just…)
Take heed to the Word it’s time
Check Proverbs 19:29
Don’t cry
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
I truly wanted solidarity
Still wearing my blinders back then
(So much I didn’t see)
I weep for what I dreamed we all could be
I’ll keep you in prayer till the end
Still bruised, still walk on eggshells
Same frightened child, hide to protect myself
(Can’t believe I still need to protect myself from you)
But you can’t manipulate me like before
Examine first John chapter 4 verse 4
And
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
Be strong in the Lord and power of His might
If my shows of gratitude are miniscule
Inside your mind, sorry
(I’m so sorry, please forgive me)
There’s only so much I can do I love you and did all that I could
Maybe when you’re cursing me
You don’t feel so incomplete
But we’ve all made mistakes
Felt the guilt and self-hate
I know you’ve been there for me plenty
Maybe still got love for me
But let him without sin cast the first stone brethren
But who remains standing then
Not you not I see Phillipians 4:9
(Put it into practice and the God of Peace will be with you)
So
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
(He who the Son sets free is free indeed)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
Surely God is my salvation
I will trust and not be afraid
The Lord, the Lord is my salvation
I will trust in Him
Yes, I know that I know that I know that I know
But I have had God’s help to this very day
And so I stand here and testify
To small and great alike
So the more you curse me
The more you’re blessing me
The Word said it
Love your enemies
Do good to those who curse you
Pray for those who mistreat you
Psalms 129:2
They have greatly oppressed me from my youth
But they have not gained victory over me
(In Jesus’ name)
I wish you well
He that keeps his mind state on the Lord
He will keep them in perfect peace
48.
Maddy1
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
I WISH YOU WELL
This goes out to you and you and you
You know who you are
Hmm hmm hmm
When glory days turn to stormy nights
You must have been so petrified
Didn’t you, didn’t you feel so cold
You against the world in a losing fight
Captive of your demons inside
So you sought an enemy
(I’m not your enemy. He lives in you, you know it’s true)
Like times before to mock ignorantly
(But the Lord said love, love your enemy so just…)
Take heed to the Word it’s time
Check Proverbs 19:29
Don’t cry
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
I truly wanted solidarity
Still wearing my blinders back then
(So much I didn’t see)
I weep for what I dreamed we all could be
I’ll keep you in prayer till the end
Still bruised, still walk on eggshells
Same frightened child, hide to protect myself
(Can’t believe I still need to protect myself from you)
But you can’t manipulate me like before
Examine first John chapter 4 verse 4
And
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
Be strong in the Lord and power of His might
If my shows of gratitude are miniscule
Inside your mind, sorry
(I’m so sorry, please forgive me)
There’s only so much I can do I love you and did all that I could
Maybe when you’re cursing me
You don’t feel so incomplete
But we’ve all made mistakes
Felt the guilt and self-hate
I know you’ve been there for me plenty
Maybe still got love for me
But let him without sin cast the first stone brethren
But who remains standing then
Not you not I see Phillipians 4:9
(Put it into practice and the God of Peace will be with you)
So
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
(He who the Son sets free is free indeed)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
Surely God is my salvation
I will trust and not be afraid
The Lord, the Lord is my salvation
I will trust in Him
Yes, I know that I know that I know that I know
But I have had God’s help to this very day
And so I stand here and testify
To small and great alike
So the more you curse me
The more you’re blessing me
The Word said it
Love your enemies
Do good to those who curse you
Pray for those who mistreat you
Psalms 129:2
They have greatly oppressed me from my youth
But they have not gained victory over me
(In Jesus’ name)
I wish you well
He that keeps his mind state on the Lord
He will keep them in perfect peace
49.
CINDERELLA
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
i like nicole’s version wayy better…im not sure what it is about tasia’s voice sometimes that gets on my nerves….but this song is one of em….the beat for both of the songs are good… but i like nicoles song wayy better!.
50.
leal
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
both girls ROCKED it, i wish some lable would give Nicole another shot, Missy didnt do her any justice!
51.
msballer1505
Monday, July 7, 2008 /
I’m Fantasia’s Number One in the Midwest so I have been rockin’ Broke for a minute. I think the track sounds like an ol skool aretha franklin track. Nicole Wray though did her thing and Im feeling her too….aint she the chick off of Hurricane Chris song Momma? Tay rocked the beat and I actually like the production a little better. Tasia but come on Nicole and bring some heat…I’m feelin her.
~1505
52.
Jizzymack
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I love Fannie Gurl but whoever think her version is betta then Nicole’s need to dig a hole cause dey outta touch! Nicole murdered dis track!!!
53.
lisa
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
FANTASIA; hands down! Nicole sounded awesome as well but that damn Fantasia with a swagger like no one else is hard to top. Also, I’m not sure of Nicole’s range but Fanny would scat all up and down Nicole; just my opinion.
On another note, I am mad that the intros to both songs are practically the same; that’s not cool.
54.
natalia
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
Nicole Wray. I’ve always loved her. I’ve had this song on my ipod for over a year now. I don’t like Fantasia’s version. Too much screaming.
55.
Nile
Thursday, July 10, 2008 /
I”m sorry but there’s really no question, the Nicole Wray song is delivered with so much more skill and care. Fantasia sounds like she’s belting out a throwaway track that someone she could care less about wrote for her. The phrasing in her song is horribly disjointed and the verse structure is extremely sloppy.
56.
Miss.Tiandez Jones
Friday, July 11, 2008 /
i like both songs, fantasias voice annoys me after a while though.
57.
Kelly
Monday, July 14, 2008 /
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58.
Denden
Thursday, July 17, 2008 /
NICOLE WRAY BABY!
59.
MISS_P
Sunday, August 24, 2008 /
FANTASIA!…okay i will say nicole do get slept on alot but fantasia most deff got her on this one