♫ NEW MUSIC: TERRENCE HOWARD - PLENTY
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
♫ Terrence Howard - Plenty
Some may be familiar with Terrence Howard as the Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated star of such movies as Hustle and Flow, Ray, Crash and Lackawanna Blues, an actor declared by Entertainment Weekly the “Indie Film King.” Still, what you may not know is that his first love is actually music.
“Music has always been the road that leads to where I’m headed,” he says. “Film is my vocation, my 9 to 5. In the movies, I’m doing what somebody else is asking me to do. Music is my own personal form of expression. My responsibility, like the sun’s, is to shine. Even if the planet is covered with clouds, I must say what I have to say.”
Terrence Howard will be releasing his debut album Shine Through It on September 2nd. Take a listen to track, “Plenty” and give your two cents.









74 Comments
1.
*
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Terence singing? Hmmm
2.
parks68110
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Awww Give it up BOO!
3.
jack
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
It sounds good.
4.
NetworKing
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Atleast he’s doing music that he likes. Sounds like he’s saying true to himself.
5.
DejaStar7
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
OK
6.
AvidReader of Concrete Loop!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
his voice is nice…. i could listen to it all day , but the song is ANNOYING.
i hope the rest of the album is better.
7.
miamyamoe
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
JAMIE FOXX HE AIN’T
8.
jada
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Im so ready for terrence,so ready. i loves it.
9.
cdnyc
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Never thought I would say this…but this song could actually grow on me.
I like it much better than “Sanctuary” and “Love Makes U Beautiful”.
On this song, his voice sounds much stronger and he is singing with more conviction than on the others.
10.
FanMan
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
All y’all know he sounds better on “Woop That Trick”. I believe a Terrance Howard rap CD would sell better. He can play guitar tho.
11.
******Dame(the real singer are back)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
******WHAT hmmmmm NOPE is he serious??????????
12.
Angelita
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I actually think this song is pretty good. Much different than I had expected.
I actually just found out that Solange, Michelle Williams and yes Terrence Howard will be performing on Thursday, August 21st at this years J&R Music Fest in NYC.
The concert is free so I may have to check him out. Ashanti and Joe will also be performing on Saturday, August 23 on the last day of the event.
13.
ms mac
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
….I’ve never been a fan of Mr You Need Baby Wipes For Your Bottom and this
….doesn’t help one bit.
14.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Damn Terrance is tryin’ to do tha damn thang! I’m loving his voice! I’d definately bump this song!
Hi DAME! U don’t like this song?
15.
NUDARKAQUA
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
ITS COOL…NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT IT…ITS COOL LIL DIDDY
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR HIM ON A SONG TRACK…JUST TO HEAR WHAT HE SOUNDS LIKE
16.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
LOL @ FANMAIL! “Whoop That Trick” was my song! I remember Terrance when he was in Sunset Park playing “Spaceman”! Dude stayed high on that movie! Gotta love him!
17.
Jasmina
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I’m feeling it…interested to hear the rest of the album - especially his guitar sections. I think Terrance would put on a good live show in a small venue like a house of blues or something like that.
18.
Jas
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I don’t know what to think of Terrance Howard as a music artist…it just seems weird to me. It sounds a lot like something Ben Harper would do.
19.
PLENTY
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I’m diggin’ the production but I can’t take him seriously as a singer. He sounds like he’s talking or in a movie. Prince is his idol and this definitely sounds like his type of music. PLENTY would be hot with Prince singing on it not him.
20.
MissKStrong
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
This is a hot, raspy, need-some-lemon-tea mess! The instrumentals are nice. The concept is interesting, and were it not for *that* voice, I could seriously feel the song. BUT, *that* voice…. At first, I honestly wanted to give the (triflin) brotha a chance. I thought he was gonna give me some Terrance Trent Darby, but instead I got that raspy, three-note-range mess. Not a good look. Get a vocal coach, or better yet, don’t quit your day job. Next!
21.
Jazz
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I LIKE THE SONG. PRETTY GOOD. TOO BAD HE’S NOT PROMOTING IT AND PUTTING OUT A VIDEO SINCE THE ALBUM COMES OUT IN 2 WEEKS.
22.
cdnyc
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
@Jazz: He has been promoting this CD, but I’m sure because he is a newcomer, he isn’t going to get the big marketing budget the first time out.
I read on essence.com that he has done a video for “Sanctuary”.
23.
Tippie
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I could stand Terrence if I heard it under water…..
That’s a hot left over Eddie murphy party all the time mess….
24.
NZC
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I like it! It’s perfect for a movie soundtrack. As soon as I heard it, that’s what I thought. Soundtrack music.
25.
D PLUM
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Haha… well, my man should (my opinion only) most definitely stick with acting…
But I’m always excited to see people step out of comfort zones and live out their dreams. T. Howard isn’t the most gifted vocalist around, but he loves music and went for it. More of us should be doing that!
Bless you, Terrance…
D-PLUM
26.
Just-Wanted-2-Say...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I like his voice. For some reason, on this song, it has a Lenny Kravitz feel. Anyway, I would have to hear some more songs from him but I like his voice.
27.
Wonderlove
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Um.. No.
Although Howard is quite the arrogant dude, he is very smart. He has a M.S. in Physics.
28.
2n2me
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
He needs to gone give Lenny his song back, so he can have a hit.
29.
Smoothcriminal
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
@MISSKSTRONG:
You have me LMAO!!! I applaud T for going after his first luv but know your limits. The production isn`t bad but a singer he ain`t.
30.
Krazee
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
He played some of his music for a small audience at the Essence Music Festival. his music sounds like that alternative stuff. I didn’t like it at all but he was cute though!!
31.
Greatestloveofall
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
It’s alright, he can sing by the sounds of it.
32.
dee
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
He sounds like Terrence Trent Darby which equals to a hot mess.
33.
Gift From a Virgo
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Ummm the voice is very sexy… I wasn’t expecting this at all… Good LOOK
34.
Pixie
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Sounds like a fake Kravitz to me…and this guy is so pseudointellectual and fake. That quote? “Even if the planet is covered with clouds, I must say what I have to say.” What? “My responsibility, like the sun’s, is to shine.” Huh? Are you a grown man or a precocious ten year old in love? I do not buy his schtick for one second…I think he’s a reasonably good actor who simply did the right thing at the right time (”Hustle and Flow” like “Dreamgirls” was another film the Oscar bigwigs used as fodder for a new gen of prospective viewers) and is now skating by on his looks. They see him now and they like it and he’s getting stuff… His acting is disingenuous, in my opinion but by no means “bad.”
35.
Bittersweets
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Terrence, forget the singing. Try to do “Hustle and Flow 2″
36.
SHE SHE
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
HE SOUNDS A MESS LMAO!!!!!! OH MY LMAO!!!! I CANT TAKE HIM SERIOUS MAN.. PLEASE STAY IN YOUR LANE
37.
cdnyc
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
@34Pixie: Ummm…tell us how you really feel. LOLOL
38.
sassydancer
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
okay different…i like different
39.
Luvbug
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I don’t even pay terrence any dayum mind, wasn’t he the one that said his father was beat down by some white men or cops? and the first thing he do is go and marry a white bish and have kids. These brothas r sumthin else, I tell ya…….guess it just run in the generation.
40.
cdnyc
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
@Jazz: If you’re interested, Terrence just premiered the video for his song “Sanctuary” on essence.com.
41.
dee dee
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I stand by my original comment, this fool cannot sing. PASS!
42.
Independent Woman (I don't care if ya get mad)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I like it! It sounds raw like he is just sitting in the grass playing his guitar for change…lol.. very boho.. good cleaning music…
oh cool thanks for the info Angelita I was going to look that info up I had the schedule and lost it aaargh….
43.
Taji
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I like the song and heard him sing live and he sounded really good. I will buy his cd and go to his performance to hear his voice live.
44.
NO ID
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
it was pretty good better than expected….and i didn’t expect much…
45.
Fancy
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I really like his voice! I think he will do well.
46.
lilblackfan[hates interstitial ads]
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
surprisingly, i like!
his voice is amazing:D
47.
Mutada al sader
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Not bad, kinda reminds me of a Seal - Lenny Kravitz type deal. Not bad at all
48.
TeTe(LOVIN KID CUDI)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
i cant do anything but laugh…
since he says “film” is his “9 to 5″,he should DEFINATELY keep his day job!
49.
Theworldwillendin2012
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Not bad, not bad.
50.
Micki B
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Who would have ever thought. He does not sound half bad. Love this song.
51.
thicky
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I luved it, I could just see him sitting there playing his guitar, what a picture…
Luv ya T xoxo Thicky
52.
zsa zsa cookie
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
TERRANCE!!!!!! YOU WOKE UP ALL 6 OF MY ANIMALS WHO WERE NAPPING WHEN I PLAYED THIS FORSAKEN MESS.
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING DUDE. I KNOW YOU ARE NOT SERIOUS.
I AM A TRUE BELIEVER IN THE FACT THAT YOU HAD BETTER STAY IN FILMS
CAUSE YOUR FAMILY WILL STARVE FO SHO IF YOU DEPEND ON THIS VOICE OF YOURS FOR A PAYCHECK
MY 4 CATS EARS WENT STRAIGHT BACK, AND MY PUPPY DOGS SMOOTH STARTED HOWLIN AND BEGGIN FOR ME TO TURN IT OFF.
SMH.
53.
Noxx
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
DAMN, SUCH HATERZ! THE MAN SOUNDS GOOD.. PEOPLE CAN BE SUCH HATERZ ON THE THESE BLOGS. THE MAN LOVES MUSIC, THATS WHY HE’S DOING IT. HE’S MAKING MILLIONS FROM MOVIES AND WE ALL NOW RIGHT NOW THERES NO MONEY IN MUSIC .. ITS A SHAME THE ONLY TIME YOU ALL LIKE TO GIVE PROPS IS AFTER SOME ONE HAS DIE. IS THAT WHAT IT TAKES? DEATH, BEFORE YOU CAN SAY SOMETHING NICE ABOUT SOMEONE GROW UP!!!
54.
GoldenLady
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Terrence Trent Darby where have u been? I ain’t heard from you since 1987. LOL
55.
DejavuQueen
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
It sounds real good… very soulful.. its kinda funny to hear him sing.. because im use to seeing him acting.. but…its something new & everyone needs to change alil bit.. I love it
56.
Wa_Me_Say
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
Nope. Not a good sound. Terrence just lost 15 cool points…
57.
fashion crisis
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
he kinda reminds me of michael mcdonald….i like it though…have to hear a few more tracks before i thought about buying his album
58.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
I like the song.
59.
OyVey!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
LOL @ 52
However, I like his singing voice. Not crazy about the beat, but I’m open to hearing other songs of his. His voice kind of reminds me of Terrance Trent Darby.
60.
Kahmmillion
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 /
That’s hot…It’s grown and sexy just like him.
61.
pamelicious
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
I like it….. A LOT
62.
rose
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
Such a cuttie. His photos were seen at millionaire persoanals site “”"”"”W e a l t h y L o v e s.co m”"”"”"”"”last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now. —————-
63.
Focused1
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
@47- I was thinking the same thing. It sounds like track Lenny or Seal would do. As far as his voice, I think it needs to be trained a little bit more to get the raspiness down so it won’t sound like he’s off key. But I don’t think this song is bad, it’s alright. I’d have to hear more from him to say he’s bad at music.
64.
dale23
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
naw, sorry…no.
65.
Michelle Renae
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE HIM STOP…..TAKE DOWN THE LINK ..I CANT STAND IT
66.
Poetic Blue
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
—-HE NEEDS TO TRY AGAIN
67.
Erik
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
I actually really like it. Big ups to Terrance. I was a lil iffy the other day when I heard about his music career. Didn’t know what to expect. Seems like it may work out for him though. Nice.
68.
NOT a "hater" Just "not" impressed!
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
“Hater” is the most overused, not to mention inappropriately used word in “black America” - WTF? Why do you have to be a HATER because you don’t like something? What I find interesting is that the people who USE that word are able to like (or dislike) what they see fit, but the minute someone else says “I’m not feeling it” they’re a hater?
How about people don’t like it simply because it’s not their taste/style? What’s wrong with that? If this weren’t Terrence Howard, the same people who are claiming everyone else is a hater would be calling this mess garbage.
I like Terrence, I’ve heard him play the guitar and was actually looking forward to seeing what he had to offer on his CD, HOWEVER, if this is any representation of what we can look forward to, then I’m not impressed.
This is something I could see on a soundtrack, but I’m not trying to purchase it if this is what it’s going to be like.
69.
T
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
@ #19 - I was thinking the same thing while listening.
70.
» VIDEO: TERRENCE HOWARD - “SANCTUARY” // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' - quality not quantity
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
[…] We just posted another new track from the upcoming album earlier this week, listen to it here. […]
71.
Stephanie
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
I love his voice…I wish I couldv’t heard it to a diffrent song though…
72.
BrownEyez
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
miamyamoe… I agree with you “No” Jamie Fox. Sounds to me like he has DRAMA and Gal issues.
73.
Diamond
Thursday, August 21, 2008 /
I love all kind of music and I feel one must have an ear for it.Santuary however is not a song that I like to hear Terrance sing.I know there should have been some notes used that were not . although the second song made me think that this man could become a great singer one day.SO dreams can become a reality.Thank you Mr.Howard.
74.
Marci
Thursday, October 30, 2008 /
I am extremely impress with Terrence…I was not a fan of Terrence, but more and more he is growing into this beautiful flower. I saw Terrence several time at a Salon in LA, he is beautiful physically, but its impressive to feel his expression of Love in his music. Love has many level, and its rare in this new generation to discover a human, especially a man expressing the dept of Love..He has set the tone of expressing Love on a deeper level. The majority of human is fighting for survival, You cannot find TRUE LOVE, fighting for survival..The World lack True genuine LOVE. We cannot be the humans God created us to be by attaching ourselves to what we see on the surface, or following someone else, becoming the creator that God entended for each of us is not found on the surface, but within…I LIKE THIS GUY TERRENCE.
Tripple Goddess