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Daniel Merriweather - Change ft. Wale
Artist: Daniel Merriweather
Featuring: Wale
Producer: Mark Ronson
Album: Love and War
Label: J Records/Allido
Remember Mark Ronson, the British singer/songwriter/producer who helped craft Amy Winehouse‘s vintage sound on Back in Black? Though Winehouse may not be up to recording another album anytime soon, Ronson’s still as busy as ever, and now he’s brought his behind-the-board talent to bear on another promising artist’s sophomore LP. On the new single off his forthcoming Love and War, Australian soul singer (and Booth newcomer) Daniel Merriweather addresses our need to come together and create Change as Ronson serves up a pensive yet upbeat accompaniment. Washington D.C. emcee and Booth favorite Wale also steps into the spotlight for a few lyrical interludes, adding some hip-hop flavor to the cut’s undeniable retro appeal. The UK press is already touting the R&B up-and-comer as an artist to watch in ‘09—does he have what it takes to catch on stateside? If you think so, be sure to pick up a copy of his second album, set to drop this July via J Records/Allido.
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Wow, I was surprised by this. I really enjoyed it. It is an R&B/Pop song, but I thought it was catchy and the lyrics were also good. Daniel Merriweather has a great voice and sounded very good on here. I also loved the rap blend with Wale's verse.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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I love this song its been on my ipod for a while its definitely dope. The production has a nice old school vibe and the instruments playing in the background is just straight up smooth. Wale brings solid rhymes and adds another dimension to the song. The hook is pretty hot too..this song has it all. So hot!!
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Not sure if I'm feelin Merriweather yet but Ronson straight murdered the production. He kept it real soulful and smooth while still making you wanna stomp your feet. Wale did his thing too.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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I liked the sound of the production right off the bat... Old school mixed with today's rap, Im really likin it!! ....
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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When this record first appeared on our radar (which was late December), I was told Daniel's push in the US was still in motion. Allow me to officially introduce him now to our Booth audience. Mega-talented, great team around him, and an exciting artist to watch out for.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Yay nice flow. This is very comfertable to listen to:D clear, sweet tunes. Love the piano
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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that's how good music has to sound in 2009
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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This beat has a sick ass flow to it (Y)
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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I could listen to the production alone, that's not fair... the breakdown for the rap part is great!
I can see Daniel is talented, but his voice gotta sound better to match such great background music. |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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this r&b game is starting to change! these new artists need some mainstream! this is different, this is fresh, this is something great... this brings creativity and a whole new sound to the r&b game, which it needs desperitly
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Just put this one on the ipod yesterday. Really feeling the production and DM can sing. Kind of an old school feel to it, but fresh at the same time.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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This is real smooth...very refreshing to hear Wale on here...loving the beat...Daniel is ok, but his voice doesnt jump out of the song at me, I need to hear more from him but this is decent
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Big shout out to Wale but I'm not feeling Daniel so much. He gets a lot of attention for some reason so maybe this was just a bad day in the studio?
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Being from the UK, i was delighted to hear this. Wale was better but i'm still impressed. He's been on better songs though (talking about Daniel). Good!
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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I'm really feeling this. A+ production and Merriweather sounds pretty good. Wale also does his thing.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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cool old school feel. Never heard of this guy. I'm gonna have to keep a look out for this guy.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Merriweather' got skillz. Having said that, its sounds like he aint givin HIS all' on this track. Wale laces the track like butta on fresh bread straight out the oven.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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its coo. nothin to flip over.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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this song is too boring except when Wale drops a line, the beat is nice, and basic, nothing special i agree with thatkid
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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dude reminds me of old skewl terrence trent d'arby, fo real too..sounds real good,but def' will get tired of this track quick
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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preety good track being an aussie i must say preety proud of our boi on dis1.1 of the only aussie rnb artists dat id actually rate.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2009 |
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This is a nice song and the purpose of it is great. The beat sounds like something Mos def would rap on thats what reeled me in. His vovals are nice to and Wale did his thing. J RECORDS is jamie foxx's label right? IF so he knows how to bring talent.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2009 |
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its a hit!
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2009 |
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I'm wit GStan10... this track surprised me. The production is very nice and Daniel's soulful voice works well over it. Wale steps in to create a little bit of contrast and the whole track works well wit that old school soul feel.
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2009 |
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i heard this guy the first time when they called him jamiroquai lol. still the beat and that piano- fire
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2009 |
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gone for a week
like fredrico, i thought it was a very, very sick production looking forward to playing this in warm weather with the top dropped back |
| Posted on Mar 22, 2009 |
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It's a good song but not my type, so I can't rate in a proper way. What I'd like to say is that his voice is cool and I like more the verses than the hook
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2009 |
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Was expecting little, but this guy is a great singer. At first I sensed a lil gnarls barkley sound but nope, very unique. Extremely suprised I liked Wale on this. Banger.
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2009 |
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I can't disagree with what the people say. This is a sick song. The hook is clean and the flow is crystal clear.
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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This is the type of thing ive been needing to hear. Love the production, the vocals, and wale did his thing on it. Cant hate on anything about the song.
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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its surprising how addicting this song can get....daniels got ill vocals and wale for once sounded decent
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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sounds good! :-p
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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I like the horns, sounds like radio music
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1192 |
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the beat reminds me of Kick Push by Lupe Fiasco. I really dug Merriweather's vocals & Wale never disappoints
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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