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Justin Garner - Can't Breathe
Artist: Justin Garner
Producer: Uriel Kadouch & Vein (Co-Prod by Harvey Mason, Jr.)
Album: DJBooth.net Presents: The White Labels EP
Label: Unsigned
After hearing Justin Garner‘s last feature, Soundz-produced ballad Runaway, Booth readers and staff agreed that the Lousiana-bred up-and-comer was headed straight to pop stardom. Now, with the summer 2010 release of his debut studio album glimmering on the horizon, the singer’s joined forces with DJBooth to bring early adopters across the ‘net his new White Labels EP. Among the remixes and covers to appear on the five-track set is this revamp of Can’t Breathe, a cut off UK singer/songwriter Leona Lewis’ recently-released sophomore full-length, Echo. Garner’s soaring vocals sound right at home over Uriel Kadouch & Vein‘s uplifting, reverb-drenched synth-strings, and the finished product sounds more like a full-fledged collabo than a remix; with Garner’s addition, the track’s melisma-packed climax is rendered even more breathtaking than on the original. Like what you’re hearing? Check back with us on December 15, to download your very own copy of DJBooth.net Presents: The White Labels.
This song first appeared on the
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on December 7, 2009
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 Never heard the original version of this record, but I am glad I didn't. I honestly cannot enjoy it without Justin's vocals. If this isn't proof the man is bound to takeover in the coming years, I guess just stay tuned for what we are ready to unleash shortly.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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OMG I love this DJBooth! AMAZING
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Wow - heard a few of JG's features on the booth, but this is easily his breakout. He has one of the (if not the) best voices out of the new R&B gang coming through, and this was his playground to show off!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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PS Welcome to The Booth SoAmbular!!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Welcome SoAmbular!!!
I don't think I'll be able to get this song out of my head for a lonng time, and I don't think I'll want to. Very smooth production, and nice vocals from Justin. Awesome track. |
| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Dope track between the two. Justin has a great voice and it went well with Leona's. For sure checking out more records by him.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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wow just wow.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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:)
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Kind of has a Mario vibe to me, back when Mario was still making dope music. This is a once in a generation voice, if Justin Garner doesn't blow up on this one the music industry's more f**ked than I thought.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Never heard the Original, but I don't think there is any need to get familiar with it now. Justin laced strong vocals, but doesn't exhibit enough range or emotions as Leona Lewis did. Still, a BANGER!!!
Definitely looking forward to his DJBooth Exclusive mixtape. |
| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Now that is what I call taking an original track and doin' it bigger and better! Both Leona and Justin's voice mesh so well you could easily see them in the booth laying down the track together! In da Rotation!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Now I love Leona Lewis. Listen to her all the time, she like a young Mariah. But Justin made this song even hotter! His voice is so soulful! Thumbs up DJBooth
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Freakin' amazing!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Wow Justin Garner has a great voice. I've never heard the original version either but damn this one is good enough for me. Both artists sounded amazing. That hook was real nice. Leona can get up there in pitch. Wow.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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this dude's voice is amazing, he's gonna be huge in the future for sure :) this is an AMAZINGLY good song, vocal wise and production wise. nothing below a Classic.
and welcome 2 DJBooth SoAmbular u'll love this site cuz its the best :D |
| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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This is absolutely beautiful.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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Welcome all the new faces to the Booth!
SoAmbular, LewisMegaFan, KingDrake! Always nice to bring in some new future regulars! hahaa Justins voice is incredible, and I agree with the statement on him having one of the best IF not the best new voices coming up, His voice is so soulful, and this song is amazing. He works his vocal chords all over this song like never before, I'll be download this EP A.S.A.P.! |
| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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I came back to this feature to welcome all of our wonderful new members, but it looks like all our "regulars" did a great job of that! Very impressed with our community - as always.
Thanks!
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 123 |
Justin is best
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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This sounds great! He sounds like a refined USHER vocally. The beat is sick and the voice is right on-point. I'll be waiting to hear the album in the future.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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Ever since hearing Open Heart by Justin Garner, I have been a fan. I completely agree with DJ Z, this version is so much better than Leona Lewis' solo effort. This is certainly an artist who's going places.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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The vocals from both are amazing. Definately going to check this guy out
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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Every once in a while you come across an amazing, spectacular artist that you never knew existed thanks to DJ Booth. That's what I love about this freak'n site. Much respect.
Seriously tho.... this song jamz. I'm holding back the tears. What emotion!! |
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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omg this track is amazing. justin and leona's vocals must have been made to go together because they sound unbelievable.
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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nice/hot/sexy
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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DuDE SoUND LiKE USHeR .. oH, aND JuSTiN GaRNER's NoT ToO BaD EiTHeR =P .. JoKEs LEoNa =P .. NiCE =)
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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I actually thought this was Sterling Simms. Sounds very similar to him.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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I'm loving this but I definitely still recommend the original. I'm not quite sure which I prefer. Leona Lewis is ultra-talented but Justin certainly seems to have the potential to outmatch her. Classic.
Welcome to the new members! |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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This is a beast! The beat is hot! The vocals are AMAZING! And all without that T-Pain vocoder crap!!! Thanks Justin and Leona for bringing vocal talent back!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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to put in one word.. beautiful. This guy has great vocals and too much talent. Leona did her usual great.
DJBOOTH: When are you guys catching up on album reviews? birdman, jay sean etc... |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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The original was classic, but I'm not sure how I feel about this one. Leona carried it by herself just fine, I don't think this guy adds to it really but that's just my opinion. At least he's not that awful Jason Derulo dude.
Anyway, like Rova said, when are you guys going to get back to reviewing albums? Leona's new album is really good, there a plenty of great tracks to choose from (Don't Let Me Down, I Got You, etc.). |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!! I luv this track
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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@ Rova 40 - We just got the "Til' The Casket Drops" review. I don't think the reviews have slowed down much, I'm just not sure what Nathan's criteria is for which particular albums are reviewed. We're missing Birdman, Juvenile, Jay Sean, Tech N9ne and many others who have come out recently.
On that note, DJ Booth, if you need a second reviewer to fill in on the albums that Nathan can't get to, I'm willing to fill in free of charge. ;) |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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this is my song on leona's album!..justin sounds good on the track though!
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2009 |
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wtf? only two 3-star ratings? wow.
dont think i ever seen ratings like this before. usually every song has at least a few haters. im glad this song isnt gettin any hate tho. never heard of Justin or Leona, but they obviously knew wat they were doin here. pretty sick. |
| Posted on Dec 07, 2009 |
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I'm really diggin' this one... the mixture is perfect. Anyone know where I can download it to put on my itunes?
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| Posted on Dec 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2009 |
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Luv Leona... vocals r oooooo... 5 starra yup
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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i love this song
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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im breathless to this song..awesome song..lovin it.
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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Djbooth , thank you for exposing good music to us!! Every1 know radio is soo lame. Just start listening to Justin Garner & his work is real good!!! Man where was this at.. LOL
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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This songs is a classic.. Kinda song to get a girl in the mood..
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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This is a certified classic the vocals are on par Justin came through smooth Leona was harder than an erection.CLASSIC!!!!
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