When his third album, Evolver, is released on October 28, John Legend will provide his traditional mix of mid-to-down-tempo music, while also offering up a few more upbeat jams. After his first single, Green Light fell into the latter category, its successor stands firmly in the former. On No Other Love, a duet with protégé Estelle, both artists showcase their deep, soulful vocals over a throwback reggae production by Black Jays in-house producer, Supa Dups. Perfect background music, No Other Love should get plenty of spins in quieter locales like coffeehouses, doctors’ waiting rooms, and elevators (hey, it’s a vast improvement over Kenny G). In honor of the release, Legend will step inside the DJBooth for an interview later this month; you know where to send your questions.
This is smooth & laid back, with great lyrics. Will most certainly get airplay among everyone who likes to chill every now and then. WOW:p, to not enjoy this music, you'd have to be almost completely ignorant of musical quality. And before you say "I just like what I like, and I will never change," just know I'm not trying to get you to change. If you can't appreciate real talent, there's nothing I can do about it-just keep listening to the watered-down stuff like you always do.
WOW:), I don’t think you have the right to vote on something that you’re completely biased! It’s called a conflict of interests. See, you have two “duties” which conflict: rating fairly and rating as garbage anything that you can’t dance to. We already know what kind of music you like and that that is the only type of music you appreciate, so keep your votes to those tracks because voting on these musically rich ones is as unfair as if we were trying to change you (your tastes).
This is John's official second single. The track w/ Kanye is not a single; it is merely an album cut. Great chemistry w/ Estelle, and Supa Dups don't disappoint.
ya know what fredrico...i dont rate it all tha time becuz it aint ma style...if u havent noticed ive been rating higher on some of the stuff yall like because im start-n 2 like it betta. thiz iz jus one which i dont like. i mean, on some of tha stuff yall like i dont give it a garbage rating because i kno it wuz well put 2getha...and took some talent and i can kinda get with it...but thiz- i cant get with @ all. i still gave it a chance didnt i?? i dont jus come in here say-n "o well, thiz aint ma crunk dance style so im guna jus rate it garbage." no, i actual-e lis-n to it to c if i do like it. and btw it aint jus crunk dance stuff that i like...i like rnb too..i switch up ma style...i jus dont like the OLD-SCHOOL beatz that sound all mushed 2getha and therez instumentz everywhere- it aint me...so dont say it aint fair for me to rate thiz because i give all trackz a chance....cant help what i like jus like u cant...and i aint gon hold ma breath and not tell yall how it it...imma say the way i feel. there- THE END lol.
CHEMISTRY, exactly Z! That’s wassup between John Legend and Estelle and defines the song! They have several GOOD songs together, being “Hey Girl” and “You Are” my favorites (CHECK Estelle’s albums). This is no exception! When I saw their names together I knew I was in for a musically rich experience: great reggae vibe yet still R&Bish;and solid creative vocals! It’s like they’re gliding over the beat, going wherever it inspires them to... Oh, and they don’t sing about rubbish.
I'm really digging the island feeling John & the Supa Dups went with on this joint. I love the chill, coffee shop vibe joints that John drops. It lets you clear your mind and just chill. Watch a sunset or something. Real talk. (Don't be knocking Kenny G. Mike...lol). This is some MATURE music. You should already know that FredRico. Wow 's rating was no surprise. I think it's just a waste of breath to even bring it up every time anymore. Some people are on the grown-up chill vibe (or at least are in tune with it so they can adapt to it every once in a while) and some aren't. I frankly believe it comes somewhere after you graduate from high school and start college. The world becomes different to you. Crunk and "snap crackle pop" joints don't seem as relevant anymore. I mean, every once in a while, you can still get down, but you've also elevated to a more mature alternative as well. Some people aren't there yet. Give them time. Overall, this song was amazing. Every album that John has dropped, down to every single song just about have been 5-star classics in my opinion. This is no different. I loved Estelle's subtle background vocals. Definitely something I'd play with my sweetheart riding down a country road in the evening, with the windows down. Real talk.
WOW:), I liked your answer way more than your review I know you’ve stopped throwing 1* ratings all the time, I appreciate that. I understand the reasons why you like what you do (like you well pointed out MH, thanx… for making me look like an intolerant bastard, lol), but although having an opinion is absolutely free, making it a judgment should be less subjective, which is what you do when you “dont give it a garbage rating because (you) kno it wuz well put 2getha” even though you don’t like it. You made a great point here, and that was my only concern when I came to you: are you sure this song wasn’t well put together?
Anyways, we cool WOW:), I just wish I’d slap you in the face sometimes :s ... No, I don’t mean that…!! :p JustKidding! … no, really, I mean that! :s I wish I’d slap you and put you some sense… no, seriously now, I wouldn’t do that… 0_o
Now now Fred we don't hit ladies! Its lady empowerment night. =) Hi Wow I think you should rate every song you want. I can agree with him on one side cause you know, you hate when we try to force you to like "good music". On the other hand you can turn around and tell us not to vote on songs we know we may not like. I personally like to rate every song even if flo rida or soulja boy is on it./ This song is heat. Chemistry foreal. They make great songs together. An album please!!!!! I'd love to hear them knock that out./ Damn it must really be Women's empowerment night. I got Alicia Key's on Oprah on my television singing Superwoman as I type. Strange Coincidence! Estelle, my lady, you make some good tracks. John's Legend grows with every track. Nuff said!
is it just me or is john getting more reggae feel to his songs lately...the "green light remix" had this sort of feel too...and i'm far from complaining...production sounds great and john and estelle go together like pb&j...4 star banger
PS...can we stop worrying about WoW's opinion please...she gives soulja boy 4 stars but gives real musicians 1 star...enough said
John and Estelle blend together great! I am definitely feelin this song. The reggae feel to this was perfect. I think that "evolver" is going to be a great album!
This joint is really good... like sometimes I'm not feeling chill music (rarely) and when I first heard this I wasn't feeling laid back tracks, but I still liked the song. That's saying something for me... 4*, estelle brings a good addition, too
Wats up wit WOW, you must be crazy because u are the only 1 star. Im not rating it a classic just because everybody else is. This is truly classic because it is nice beat with great lyrics!! John Legend's voice is so smooth and nice!! Estelle is the perfect female voice for a Legend song. This is a straight 5 star and should be top 3 on djbooth r&b tracks.
John Legend = Best R&B artist out there. I see another set of Grammy Nominations/Wins coming his way this year. Really liking this song. Not quite as much as If You're Out There but more than Green Light. Classic.
It's not my type of song and I was ready to rate this 2...you know, Estelle isn't my favourite artist, going on what I heard by her, but this song really rocks! I don't usually like this genre, so the track must be really cool to my ears! Their voices are good together and made me appreciate them better....good work!
I'll be lookin' forward to his new release. The 'Evolver' sound like my kinda album. So far, each song I've heard by John has a different feel. I agree wit The Queen, 'Come Over' by Estelle is a hot record but this get props too. I like reggae music and I think John did a good job here.
Wooooooow!! I never thought this would be a John Legend. I could see it coming from Estelle with like idk..Sean Paul lol. but its nice its smooth and relaxing (something we needed) I can just see a couple on the beach with candels. WOOT WOOT! im loving it tho
REAL g00ns sh00t, my hair is green during the summer! lol Oh, and I don't wear clothes too cuz it's too f*cking hot!
BDF44, thanx for reminding me that, lol
fredrico-whether or not we feel their opinions are wrong on the music, their feelings are valid! If we didnt have people like that, every single song would have a high rating because the only people who liked it voted. think about what your saying. btw i like the green hair lol. plz reply
Lol, you’re right _CP_, it sounds pretty stupid if you put it that way, but I didn’t mean only people who liked a song should vote. The problem is that I assumed WOW:) didn’t even appraise the song and just went straight to a garbage rating previously attributed. If you’ve considered the song and still think it’s garbage, ok, but don’t do so negligently, that’s all.
@ REAL g00ns sh00t, TIAA (this is actually Africa). Cape Verde, to be specific. And here real goons shoot, especially at people who make fun of their hair… 0_o .. lol
It was nice but missing a lil' something I call reggae FIYUH! It works but it's not bumpin in my car with my lady. Trust; I do have some of this type of music in da whip but it has da FIYUH!
I'm feeling the nice dub vibes... John's music is the kind you can play months or years from now and still have that first time love groove... He's our modern day Stevie!
Even Stevie did a little bit of reggae!
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's rating was no surprise. I think it's just a waste of breath to even bring it up every time anymore. Some people are on the grown-up chill vibe (or at least are in tune with it so they can adapt to it every once in a while) and some aren't. I frankly believe it comes somewhere after you graduate from high school and start college. The world becomes different to you. Crunk and "snap crackle pop" joints don't seem as relevant anymore. I mean, every once in a while, you can still get down, but you've also elevated to a more mature alternative as well. Some people aren't there yet. Give them time. Overall, this song was amazing. Every album that John has dropped, down to every single song just about have been 5-star classics in my opinion. This is no different. I loved Estelle's subtle background vocals. Definitely something I'd play with my sweetheart riding down a country road in the evening, with the windows down. Real talk.
I know you’ve stopped throwing 1* ratings all the time, I appreciate that. I understand the reasons why you like what you do (like you well pointed out MH, thanx… for making me look like an intolerant bastard, lol), but although having an opinion is absolutely free, making it a judgment should be less subjective, which is what you do when you “dont give it a garbage rating because (you) kno it wuz well put 2getha” even though you don’t like it. You made a great point here, and that was my only concern when I came to you: are you sure this song wasn’t well put together?
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