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Colby O'Donis - Don't Turn Back

Colby O'Donis
Artist:Colby O'Donis
Title:Don't Turn Back
Producer: Clinton Sparks & Akon
Album:Colby O
Label:Konlive
Twitter:@colbyodonis
Website:Colby O'Donis's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.7
Total Ratings:       41

After spending several months atop DJBooth’s R&B Chart with his debut single, What You Got, singer Colby O’Donis is ready to plant the seed for a second consecutive smash.  With plenty of consideration given to a T-Pain collaboration (which will most likely make his debut album’s final cut), Colby and his Konvict crew have decided on the Clinton Sparks-produced Don’t Turn Back.  Written by the man himself, Colby’s song is an ode to women who cannot forget about past relationships.  With a charming personality, and mad skills on the guitar, O’Donis no doubt should be able to convince quite a few female listeners.  Colby O will land in stores and online retailers this summer.   


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djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 2899
Rating:  43211
I told people a long time ago and I'll say it again...Colby is NICE! He has a good voice and he gets songs that really suit his style. It is definitely a winning combination! This has a good chorus and good smooth Production! CERTIFIED DJ BLAZE BANGER!!!
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Posted on May 11, 2008    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1644
Rating:  14321
this song is nowhere on the level of "what you got"
i'll wait for the next song from him cuz i know he has potential


Posted on May 11, 2008    

reishm4
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reishm4
Total Ratings: 556
Rating:  54321
This is STRAIGHT OFFICAL!!!>.... give Colby a good beat and he'll kill it.... I Heard this a few days ago and it's on repeat in my car!!! And COlby is cute as Ever!


Posted on May 11, 2008    

Kayleb101
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Kayleb101
Total Ratings: 502
Rating:  43211
that1kid13 his potential is right here!! This song is a BANGERR just as What You Got was!! Akon got lucky grabbing him up.


Posted on May 11, 2008    

reishm4
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reishm4
Total Ratings: 556
Rating:  54321
there's this track called "She Didn't Go, She Didn't Leave" by O'donis....and it compares to the "What U Got" track ... its worth look'n into and probably 10X better than this!


Posted on May 11, 2008    

Tex
Rating:  32121
Posted on May 11, 2008    

londons finest
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Total Ratings: 474
Rating:  43211
this track is hot, hes lucky to begin in an area of quality producers and singers who know how to go from nothing to something. this is very repetitive just like his last track which is why I dont like it as much as most people will, but theres nothing worse than a song that is extremely repetitive. its good though for the most part.


Posted on May 11, 2008    

Obecalp
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Obecalp
Total Ratings: 304
Rating:  54321
Track after track I'm more impressed by colby o'donis, he's really bringing it to this style of rnb. I suppose it can't hurt with akon behind the productions cause the beats are always spot on for the track.


Posted on May 11, 2008    

SweetKissez
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Total Ratings: 102
Rating:  43211
Nice vocals. Anyone heard him sing live before?? I did....he did acapella which was decent. Oh and those Konvict chains are DOPE!! Damn, after that Akon concert...long story short - I took the initiative to touch one of those chains...HAHA. Diamonds were sweet ;P


Posted on May 12, 2008    

mmoore1127
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mmoore1127
Total Ratings: 727
Rating:  54321
Colby is going to blow up once Akon decides to put some effort into promoting him. This is a radio worthy track right here! Solid effort from Colby over great production from CS and Akon.


Posted on May 12, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
I am getting tired of that "konvict" at the beginning of the songs...damn it isn't an advert but a song! Anyway I don't find it soooo excellent but it's radio worthy for sure


Posted on May 12, 2008    

MAD(e) in Italy
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Total Ratings: 215
Rating:  21321
average track...
to all those who gave this more than 3 stars... where's the difference between this, git fresh booty music and all t pains singles???
people's lazy lately, try something different...
filtered synths plus tr 808 drums are getting rather annoying....


Posted on May 12, 2008    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  32121
Colby’s got singing skills, an enjoyable voice but this is not gonna be his breakthrough. The song is just average. Not crazy for the production, but Imma sucker for the guitar on the 2nd pre-chorus. Maybe if they used it more, it’d be better. The piano throughout reminds me of Bartender, when this guy needs something fresh to be noticed! Give him something like “Losin’ it” next time Rock City compose such material, once they don’t even want that kind of music! :p


Posted on May 12, 2008    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  32121
Wow, you’re 100% right MAD(e) in Italy! Although I’d say Colby sings better than all Git Fresh combined! :p


Posted on May 12, 2008    

Dj Astro
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Total Ratings: 381
Rating:  32121
i agree wit u FredRico this trakc is average n his singing is gud but it aint workin 4 me.


Posted on May 12, 2008    

Guest
Rating:  21321
       
MAD(e) in Italy is right, this is a cookie-cutter beat, and Colby doesn't excite, really a second-rate singer to me


Posted on May 12, 2008    

REAL g00ns sh00t
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REAL g00ns sh00t
Total Ratings: 230
Rating:  21321
HES GOOD I REALLY DONT CARE BOUT THIS GARBAGE SONGS LIKE THIS :P WERE DEM HOOD BANGERS AT!


Posted on May 12, 2008    

uriahonfire
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  43211
colby is the man he's gonna be real good with his summer hit what you got.... akon has suffin good with him 4real!!!!! im def. gonna take a look at that song reishm4


Posted on May 12, 2008    

uriahonfire
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  43211
colby is the man he's gonna be real good with his summer hit what you got.... akon has suffin good with him 4real!!!!! im def. gonna take a look at that song reishm4


Posted on May 12, 2008    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1170
Rating:  21321
It's an album filler track. Colby can sing.


Posted on May 12, 2008    

not2day
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Total Ratings: 101
Rating:  32121
I must say, this is a cool joint right here...was skeptical...glad he exceeded my expectations!


Posted on May 12, 2008    

303MILEHIGH
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  32121
nice song the boys definately got skillz one of them artists thats up and coming and worth listening to!


Posted on May 12, 2008    

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
Total Ratings: 431
Rating:  43211
This is a good track...how-ever not as good as "What you got," it does have potential. I do think that he could do without the "Akon" verse at the beginning of the song. By now I think that it is getting annoying. But, otherwise, the beat is great, and so is his voice. I can't wait to hear what his first album sounds like.


Posted on May 12, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  43211
This Is cool right here! I like what I hear fomr colby thus far! His voice is light, he''s not a "SANGA" but he rides is production well and doesn't try to do things with his voice that he can't accomplish, that shows promise. I dig this!


Posted on May 12, 2008    

tkxxx7
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Total Ratings: 92
Rating:  32121
i agree wit fredrico that guitar got me..... but its a pretty good song it just needs a lil more soul to it


Posted on May 12, 2008    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  43211
COLBY O'DONIS RIPS THIS TRACK . HOMIE HAS GOT SKILLS


Posted on May 13, 2008    

MisSh.josey
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  43211
ii agrEe Wiv Dj.Blaze...Colby is totalyy fresh!!! the guy's musik is totalli original && his beats are just so0 smooth!! ii.Love.COLBY!!! he's the one tru atrist that realii experiments wiv the music...the guys got GREAT skillzZ!! KantT Waiit for his neXt Trak!! >>PeacE Ya'll<< XoX MisSh.JosEy


Posted on May 13, 2008    

ReggieHayze
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ReggieHayze
Total Ratings: 49
Rating:  43211
I'm definitely feelini this yo


Posted on May 13, 2008    

lildee102690
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lildee102690
Total Ratings: 141
Rating:  43211
track is hot no doubt !


Posted on May 13, 2008    

Brit10knee™
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Brit10knee™
Total Ratings: 51
Rating:  54321
OMG IM LOVIN HIM JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE BETTER STEP UP HIS GAME....THA SONG IS HOT AND HE IS HOT!!!!!...LOL


Posted on May 13, 2008    

ShaunR
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ShaunR
Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  43211
colby is on the rize. this guy has a voice.


Posted on May 13, 2008    

d mac
DJ Booth Crew

d mac
Total Ratings: 802
Rating:  43211
Has this guy blown up yet? Everything I have heard from him sounds like it would get major radio play. Pretty tight track overall. I would drop this in a set.
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Posted on May 13, 2008    

~Jaio Dah One~
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~Jaio Dah One~
Total Ratings: 40
Rating:  43211
nice song colby is a nice singer hes gonna be bigger than most others like SOULJA BOY or HURRICANE CHRIS or MIMS or PLIES.


Posted on May 13, 2008    

bull4life123
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bull4life123
Total Ratings: 861
Rating:  43211
this song sound good!...


Posted on May 13, 2008    

AK
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AK
Total Ratings: 134
Rating:  21321
umm.. it's ok.


Posted on May 14, 2008    

DJ SexyBack
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DJ SexyBack
Total Ratings: 72
Rating:  32121
Im very impressed with Colby. Akon was right about him being his "secret weapon" and I believe he has a bright future. I just wish he would use the guitar more and experiment with different,creative beats. This track is nice.. 3.5 stars*

And like reishm4 stated, "she didnt go, she didnt leave" is a better track.. my choice for next single.


Posted on May 15, 2008    

C.o.P 410
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C.o.P 410
Total Ratings: 14
Rating:  54321
song is fire colby on the rise beat goes well with his voice


Posted on May 16, 2008    

The Dark Philosopher
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Total Ratings: 159
Rating:  32121
Sooooo smooth...fits colbys style perfect...song meshes beautifully.


Posted on Jun 01, 2008    

jubilee
Rating:  32121
Posted on Jul 23, 2008    

BIG MONEY 08
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Total Ratings: 68
Rating:  54321
Colby's next single is hot


Posted on Aug 04, 2008    

LADY MAZE
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LADY MAZE
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
i luv thiz song n who ever dosnt they dont have a life


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

Staf96
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
I think this song is fabulous I love this song


Posted on Jul 18, 2009    

music999
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  54321
i love him hes so cute


Posted on May 15, 2010    

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