Now, I know these two are not exactly the same song, but they are definitely very similiar. The first to come out was Nicole Scherzinger’s “Steam.” It’s produced by my homeboy Bryan-Michael Cox. I’m not exactly sure whether or not this is going to make the cut for her album, but I love the track all of the same. I think it’s a great dance record. However, when 7 & Ashanti dropped “My Number, Babe,” I was pleasantly surprised because it reminds me of a Prince record (mainly because of 7′s vocals), and because it’s a duet. But the production is pretty much identical. Which one do you prefer? Who rides the beat better? Nicole of Pussycat Dolls fame or Ashanti?
Nicole Scherzinger – Steam (full) – download
7 Aurelius & Ashanti – My Number, Babe (full) – download
It seems like my girl Tori Alamaze just keeps getting done wrong. Remember a few weeks ago I posted the same story but with the Pussycat Dolls? It seems as though the Cee-Lo written and produced “Take Control,” which is slated to be Amerie’s first single, with “That’s What U Are” as a B-Side was recorded first by Miss Alamaze. Tori hit me up and told me to check out her MySpace page and listen to the song “Control.” Much to my surprise, it is the same song, with little-to-no differences. Let me know what you guys think…
Tori Alamaze – Take Control (full) – download
Amerie – Take Control (full) – download
This is the second time that this has happened with Cee-Lo. I know Amerie is signed to a major label, but what’s really going on? As I said in the “Don’tcha” post, peep your boy Cee-Lo all over the background vocals!
I don’t know who recorded this song first, Victoria or Jazmine, but I know that Beyonce recorded it last. I’ve been getting e-mails about this for weeks now. But I was and have been fully aware that there are three versions of this song. To be completely honest, they all sound like three different songs to me! Victoria Beckham’s (former Spice Girl and wife of international soccer star, David Beckham) version does not compare to the soulful Jazmine Sullivan’s or B’s, but upon first listen to Beyonce and Jazmine’s versions, I didn’t even realize it was the same song, but I love both of them. Jazmine’s voice just has so much soul and I love Beyonce’s delivery. The song is just a beautiful song, I can see why so many people’ve recorded.
Victoria Beckham – Resentment (full) – download
Beyonce – Resentment (full) – download
Jazmine Sullivan – Resentment (full) – download
So you know the question… which do you like better?! And by the way, please add Jazmine’s MySpace! She is dope, seriously! She’s written a lot of songs that you’ve heard on the radio. You just didn’t know that it was her.
Some of you might not know this, but The Pussycat Dolls were not the first to record the smash single, “Don’tcha.” An Atlanta-based performer and make-up artist, Tori Alamaze, who can be seen and heard singing background for Andre 3000 of OutKast on his smash hit, “Hey Ya” did. Cee-Lo Green wrote and produced the song. The song never quite jumped off and Tori’s album was shelved but when Interscope finally decided to release the Dolls as a full act, they contacted Cee-Lo about re-recording the song, and Cee-Lo wanted to create a strong relationship with the label. So I guess you guys know my next question. Who sang it better?
Tori Alamaze – Don’tcha (full) – download
The Pussycat Dolls – Don’tcha (full) – download
NOTE: Listen closely and you can hear Cee-Lo on the background vocals, more specifically on Tori Alamaze’s version.
