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Avery Storm - Not Like My Girl
Artist: Avery Storm
Featuring: Rick Ross
Producer: The Runners
Album: Shotgun Love
Label: Stupid Robot/Blast Off
In the summer of 2008, Rick Ross released his Drumma Boy-produced single Here I Am. Although the record only peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 it served as a mainstream introduction to Deerty Ent/Universal Motown recording artist Avery Storm. Now, almost two years later, Ross has returned the feature favor by appearing on Storm’s official debut single, Not Like My Girl. Produced by Orlando production duo The Runners (see Fed Up, Overtime), Not Like My Girl finds Storm singing in his own traditionally nontraditional style about the love of his life and why nobody besides her has ever been able to capture his heart. The idea of not knowing how good something is until it’s gone has been the theme of many an R&B record but, with its uptempo beat and a solid guest 16, Not Like My Girl delivers in a completely new way. Can’t wait for the release of Storm’s long-delayed debut, Shotgun Love? We suggest (if you haven’t already) you download the Green Lantern and Scram Jones-hosted Category 5 mixtape or the New Jersey native’s most-recent release, the The Heatmakerz collaborative project Diary of the Takeoff.
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I wrote the above blurb (I know, you missed me) so I don't need to type three more paragraphs here. Once the production changes up into uptempo mode I'm a fan. I could hear this on the radio right now.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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meh. not feeling the beat or the hook.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Avery's voice is amazing. In fact, "Here I Am" is one of my favorite songs of the past decade. This wasn't too bad, he just doesn't sound all that way on a more dance-type track. Mix his voice with a slower jam and a piano and it could be a classic. "Rich Off Cocaine" was an incredible hook. If he can do more like that then he'll be on top in no time.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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First off let me say is it me or is rick ross the new lil wayne. Seriously he does a LOT of guest verses now... But yeah this song was going down hill from the beggining. Beat is bad straight up... Avery storm is a mess... And rick ross usually brings nothing good to the table. This track is downright garbage.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Okay I will admit it, I really didn't like Here I Am. Just not something I could really get into. Everyone around me was saying it was a hit, but to me it just seemed like a forgettable track.
Now for "Not Like My Girl." I will give it to The Runners, they put out some of the best production in the game, and while this isn't as good as some of their past work (Overtime), it still is solid. Avery puts down some okay lines and puts some smoothness in the chorus. Nothing I really can get into. I feel like the chorus could have been sooo much better, especially with solid boardwork backing it. Ricky has the best verse on the song but its not his best work. I love when he is working a Runners backed beat, but this time it didn't come together all that well. The production is definitely the most redeeming thing about this song and is why it gets three starts as opposed to two. |
| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I didn't really like his voice, it didn't sound right. I also found the chorus was a little bit annoying to me.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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WHOA couple low ratings on this track!!
Ima have to disagree with my fellow boothers but this track is FIRE!!!! Once the beat really gets going aint nothing stopping this track from becoming a great radio success!! BANGER.... |
| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I love Avery's voice, it's so unique and different from anyone eles voice in r&b. Dude can also sing one hell of a hook too. Then you have The Runners, some of the hottest producers. Along with Rick featuring, this should be a great song, oddly for some reason this is just decent. Maybe all of these artists put together just isn't the right mix or I just had high expectations. Still can't wait for new music by him.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I was immediately attracted to this when I saw The Runners produced it; those dudes have mad talent. Avery's vocals on here are solid but nothing exceptional. There's definitely a lot of radio appeal on this one.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I'm sorry to say this, but I just can't jump onto this guys bandwagon. His voice seems... different, in a bad way. He has talent, just not talent that matches my personal musical preference.
The Runner's production was sick, as expected. As for Rick Ross, it's pretty much the same situation as with Avery. He does, however, provide a pretty sick verse as DJ Brookllen said. To put it simply, couldn't see myself listening to this again. |
| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I'm falling asleep to the beginning of this track...but then BAM!! The song is half decent when the beat it speedy...but when its going slow its super boring. The hook is actually decent and Ricky Ross contributes his usual "not bad but not good" verse. I just think people will tune the song out because of the slow start.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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The beat in this song is okay, but way to repetitive. His vocals are just okay too. Not really a catchy song and definitely needs a different guest on this song. Rick Ross doesn't belong on this song. The chorus isn't bad however and saves this song. The lyrics are pretty too good, trying to save his girl.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Umm...I liked this guy on "Here I Am" and "Nasty Girl", but his voice is too light at times and I can't understand him. And this beat is all over the place, I can't dig this.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Okay, really, the vocals do not blend with the beat AT ALL. Vocals empower the production far too much. It exposes his voice in a bad light. MIGHT have worked if the production stayed strong all throughout, but I don't think it's as simple as that. I'd scrap this as a single.
Being nice, this is a 2. |
| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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The production is dope from The Runners, though I agree with MuzzieBoi, Avery's voice is to strong over it and really dosnt suit the beat. Ross's verse is ok, though Ive heard better from him.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Had a good thing going with "Here I Am" & "On Top Of The World" but this didn't quite live up to the past success for me. Ross came correct as usual... 2.5 (I'll rate it a 3 tho, to average out with Aussie's rating ;0)
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Yeah I agree with everyone else, If the intro was stronger this would be a standout song, Ross actually didn't sound bored for once, nice.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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well im instantly loving the beat ey ey ey (wait did i just hear(quivering) rosss?????....NOOOOOOOO)
well luckily he was because it was pretty low key listening to averystorm but im guessing thats the point. i like his voice its not way to specially but its noticible, and the flow in the chorus is way good surprisingly the only lines i like thed the best besides rossss eyy. "had to spice a loui season, before the ad came" loving it instantly although avery coulda came harder or maybe production making could have been better this is still a radio hit 3.5 stars |
| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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@Lewy i think youre spot on with your rating on this one!
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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It's alright.. Not the greatest I've ever heard. But I wouldn't mind listening to it again and again if I had to.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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As most of you have already mentioned, the beat arrangement by The Runners is weak, and the guest verse by Rick Ross are routine, but unlike Avery Storm's contribution on "Here I Am" not really leading the session in any sort of way. Still, rotation-worth to hear Avery's always appealing sound, and I hope there are many more rewarding recordings to come in the future.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Not only is Rick Ross losing it after beefing with fif, and being destroyed by the P.L.K. or Lloyd Banks, this is almost obvious attempt to replicate "Nothin On You"'s success. Avery Storm and production were good tho, still being unoriginal is the worst thing you can be if you're and up-coming artist.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Didn't like the beat at first until the hook came in. Then it was the Runners I'm used too. Rick Ross is always at home on a Runners track. Avery Storm has great vocals but this track lacks something in the verse part of the song. In particular the first verse. It was a little weak for me. Other than that, great song, great beat.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Beat is nice (i don't mean courteous), love his voice and he can rock over a fly beat like what was popped out by the runners.. ricky ross did his thing too.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I Ain't feelin dis not the beat or the lyrics.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Never been a fan of Avery before. The beat from The Runners, was decent, but nothing special. Rick Ross was actually okay on this for once.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Wow, what happened to the ratings on this one?! ;) Come on guys...
I like the idea of letting the beat build, and I LOVE me some Runners production, but as pointed out already, maybe it was too much building up, and to be honest, not a real one, since it just stays the same very minimal guitar and percussion and blows up all of a sudden. If they'd give you a little bit gradually, it'd sound better. The second verse takes less time to blow, so it sounds straight away better. I really like the rapping part, cuz it worked as a real bridge, bringing the beat to another level in an almost contrasting sound, so when we get back to the chorus it sounds refreshed. Both Avery and Ross did a decent job to me, but when I listen to a Runners-produced track, honestly I don't care! Bring in Justin Bieber and I'll rock with it! |
| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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Everybody disappointed on this track. I will say it again and again: just because the track got a good hook does NOT make it banger worthy. It just means the producer and audio engineer put their heart and soul on 15 seconds of a 3:30 minute song. Hooks dont impress me. And Avery Storm was a vocal disaster on here compared to his previous work. To Rick Ross, it sounded like he just wanted to kill two mins in between a commercial break or something.
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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I haven't heard anything worth a second listen from Rick Ross in years. Avery Storm was pretty bad on this one... I'll be blunt. I hate this song. Done commenting
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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Intro was very boring, and once the beat changed I thought it would get better, but it didn't. His vocals were just off.
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Usher You make me wanna remix??? So ok DJ Z covered that this isn't an original song theme but it's not catchy either. Avery doesn't impress me vocally. Can he sing in the booth Yes (minus the pun) Could he sing outside of it...I'm not sure if I care. I'm not a fan of Ross as a featured artist I think he does better on his own tracks. It ain't trash but it definitely needs to be followed by something stronger.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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1st off avery's voice is amazy but to me in the song it doesnt show it off...2nd of all the beat doesnt fit to his voice especially for the verses...its iight
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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This song is alright but doesn’t really stand out. Avery carries the song well but the Boss fails to deliver with his contribution.
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Runners come through with more good production, but the chorus is "ehh" to me. Still in rotation though.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2010 |
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He strikes me as more of a songwriter than an artist. Cool song. I think it'd be a hit if someone else did it.
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