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Chrisette Michele - What You Do ft. Ne-Yo
Artist: Chrisette Michele
Featuring: Ne-Yo
Producer: Ne-Yo and Chuck Harmony
Album: Epiphany
Label: Motown Records
Chrisette Michele may swim with the current of musical inspiration, but she stays solid as a boulder when it comes to her principles. Tired of the vicious circle of her man doing wrong, apologizing, and repeating the same mistakes time and time again, Ms. Michele lets him know that, this time around, whether or not she lets him back in will depend on “What You Do.” Many of the track’s highlights come courtesy of the singer’s Def Jam labelmate, Ne-Yo, who contributes background vocals as well as handling songwriting and production duties; the end result recaptures the jazzy, old-school magic that made listeners love I Am, and should serve as a perfect lead-in to Epiphany‘s May 5th release. Let’s hope Michele’s musical formula will catch on with younger crowd (it will always appeal to us old souls).
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on April 20, 2009
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This is true r&b right here! The production sounds smooth and Chrisette changes here voice with the beat it sounds amazing. I love the way Ne-Yo complements her with his background voice. The hook is hot. Everything about this is perfect! Classic!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Chrisette's first single "Epiphany" is buzzing as of late and I was expecting to hear a little more dynamics between her and Ne-Yo on this track. But after giving it thought, I actually liked how Ne-Yo stood his own ground and provided more of a soothing back-drop rather than a complete feature verse. It shows that Chrisette is an extremely talented vocalist who really should be receiving more recognition for her authentic originality and grace.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 476 |
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Chrisette is ultra-talented; no doubt. Ne-Yo is a nice addition on here as his guest feature adds but never outshines Chrisette while his production gets the job done. This is a banger if I've ever heard one.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
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Flawless... listen to her vocals! We're not used to real singers anymore. Damn... smooth and catchy melody!
Ne-Yo did a gerat job both producing and shinin in the background! |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Very smooth track. Great vocals by Chrisette and Ne-Yo did a great job on the production. This is a very nice listen. Solid 4.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Never liked Chrisette until her recent singles, now I'm tempted to get the album! She is a TRUE R&B/Soul artist, classy vocals, classy appearance, she is amazing. What really shines on this track, as well as Epiphany, however, is Ne-Yo's touch. Everything he touches turns to gold.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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Nice soulful track, and I love the raspines/soulfulness in her voice. The piano in the production is just soothing, and accents her vocals perfectly. Not a track I could see getting too much play on the radio/TV, but it definitely should.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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i love her voice. but this song just aint cuttin it for me.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 63 |
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I like this better than most of the female r&b that's been around recently. The production is layered well and sounds really good...with just enough beat to make this event more enjoyable for me. In terms of vocals, she sounds great and Ne-Yo does his thing. Decent track, hopefully she can parlay this into some success.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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The production is catchy/smooth and the collaboration between Michele and Neyo is solid ...
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Both voices blend in very well; good fit. My new jam, its catchy, which is surprising for such a mellow song. Great production.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 99 |
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The Production and her Voice are good, i'll give her that, but this track is just like any other.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Great vocals, definitely has a unique sound. Solid production and Ne-Yo put a nice touch on this album. Feelin this one.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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Chrisette and Ne-Yo sounds great together. I can see this single achieving LOTS of success at Urban AC. Ms. Michele was way too slept on the first time around (crappy promo had a lot to do with this), I have a feeling things will be different this time around.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 9 |
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ummm, its a cool little cut with a summer feel to it. I don't see it bing a hit though, Neyo may help but not enough to keep the attention of the average listener. Good song not Great song
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Chrisette has an AMAZING voice...this track is flawless and i love the approach of this track instead of him proving he can be here's she tells him what she wants him to do cause obviously all his trails epically failed...Love the song Love Chrisette and i will be buying this album 2!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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The Girls got a vocie!!
...but im unsure bout the song who kno's it might grow on me...=) |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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This is a @ood duet! Love the production, has that sway left to ri@ht feel to it. Feel @ood music and a @ood messa@e. Actions speak louder than words. It's all in what you do.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Chrisette Michele isn't typically someone that I'd really listen to. Her voice is def different from what's out there right now, and that's a good thing. I'm kind of feeling this...she sort of sounds like Fantasia and her lyrics remind me of something Jasmine Sullivan would sing about. Neyo is certainly a good look on here. His voice meshes well with the production and hers. Her voice def stands out so having a singer like Neyo who's voice isn't overpowering was a smart move. This song is def for the older crowd and should get a lot of play in lounges. Overall i like it and its going on the pod.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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echoes of billie holiday...
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Great old-school duet type, but with a new sound. Her vocals are great too.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Ne-yo is an auto 4 star on the booth. Song is good, nice late night to the house joint.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3217 |
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Not my type of song, but it's smooth and chillin. She has a good voice, I like her vibe!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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man this is def a great song i like the soulfulness in it
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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this song is kinda soft and calm
you gotta have patience for it not my type of sonf either |
| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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it a smooth track
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 424 |
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Yeah yeah good duet.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 10 |
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Sweet trak for real. Always good to hear her then you add Ne-Yo. bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbanger
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
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this sound nice........Luv Ne-yo!!! :-/
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 78 |
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Very Nice, Ne-yo with another collab
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 68 |
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Perfect combination of thier voices.... Smooth n' sexy it is... Hehe d8) Luvin; this flow mane....
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Nice,smoove and flowing. Ne-Yo flava tight
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| Posted on May 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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good track
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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and absolutely wonderful song! 5 stars & thumbs up for Chrisette Michele & Ne-Yo! :)
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