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Amy Winehouse - Halftime
Artist: Amy Winehouse
Producer: Salaam Remi
Album: Lioness: Hidden Treasures
Label: Universal Republic
Posthumous albums can be complicated affairs. Often the artist never intended the tracks to be released at all, or at least not in that form, so what are fans to do? Are we really honoring a recently departed artist by listening to tracks that are less than their best? Luckily there’s been no such complications for Amy Winehouse: be it Our Day Will Come or Like Smoke, everything we’ve heard from Winehouse following her tragic death has been greeted by nearly unanimously positive reviews. Something tells me that trend will continue with new single Halftime. Long time production partner Salaam Remi keeps things sweet and simple, laying only some soft percussion and keys over an acoustic guitar line, resulting in one of the more neo-soul-esque beats we’ve ever heard Amy on. Vocally, Winehouse doesn’t sing in in the heartbroken style that made her a legend, but it turns out that she can more than match the beat for simple sweetness. Will The Lioness: Hidden Treasures end up on the right side of the posthumous album spectrum when it’s released on December 6? So far, thankfully, all signs point to yes.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on December 5, 2011
Listen to More: Amy Winehouse , R&B/Pop, Hitmaker Written by Nathan S.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1640 |
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An Amy Winehouse song, need I say more? You already know it's going to be great.
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| Posted on Nov 28, 2011 |
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As long as Salaam is a part Amy's "new" music, I know it will be done tactfully. He would have it no other way. Nathan is spot on - this makes it three-for-three since she sadly passed.
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| Posted on Nov 28, 2011 |
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This is great work by Amy. Listening to new good work from her is going to be difficult. Definitely gives you a sad and happy feeling at the same time. This is smooth and her voice sounds great. Can't wait for the album.
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cant ever go wrong.
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Smooth Amy Winehouse track
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This is seriously a great example of her talent, it seems like she's effortlessly singing to such a mellow, but rich production. Very Erykah Badu-esque. Listening to this was a great experience.
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| Posted on Nov 29, 2011 |
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She is pure talent
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Big fan of this girl.
She had that woman with pain Motown soul, that came from her real life truths and just resonates with you during each listen. One of the greatest R&B talents in decades will be missed. |
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Feels refreshing to hear her voice. Her music just takes you to a place where it touches your soul and makes you feel like someone else relates....
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