Avg Rating: 
4.1 ( 31 total votes )
Melanie Fiona - Give It To Me Right (Remix) ft. Busta Rhymes & Raekwon
Artist: Melanie Fiona
Featuring: Busta Rhymes , Raekwon
Producer: Andrea Martin
Album: The Bridge
Label: SRC/Universal Motown
As a hip-hop fan with musical tastes that range beyond the genre’s boundaries, I keep a running mental list entitled “Songs Someone Should Hurry up and Sample.” For example, I’ve long thought the first few bars of The Clash’s Straight to Hell had the makings of a hip-hop hit, and M.I.A. proved me right with Paper Planes. Similarly, I’ve been waiting quite a while to hear someone spit over the Zombies’ Time of the Season, and though Andrea Martin‘s beat on R&B up-and-comer Melanie Fiona‘s debut single, Give It to Me Right, made good use of the sample, that itch sadly remained unscratched—until now. For the record’s remix, Busta Rhymes and Raekwon the Chef jump on board to let the singer know just how they plan to give it to her, making a catchy song—and a great sample—even more fun to listen to. If you agree, be sure to grab a copy of Fiona’s debut LP, The Bridge, when it hits stores this May, and don’t forget to check out our brand new, exclusive interview with the rising star.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on March 16, 2009
Listen to More: Melanie Fiona , Busta Rhymes , Raekwon , Club Written by richard
More From Melanie Fiona
Submit a Review and/or Rating
Member Reviews and Ratings
|
DJ Booth Crew |
Rating:
When you got Busta Rhymes and Raekwon openly willing to jump on the remix for your debut single, you know you got something special, very special. Straight fire from two very talented lyricists just proves that Melanie can ride with the big boys. She got the blogs talking so you already know '09 is going to be a huge year.
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
The sample was a great idea and the production has me bumping my head. Melanie Fiona is smooth and Bust and Raekwon did their thing. Pretty hot!
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
Rating:
The feel of this song is pretty different, in a very cool way. The verses from Busta and Raekwon both work phenominally wit the rest of the track. Fiona's vocals are very nice on here, and the whole track is real cool...
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
Rating:
The production is ill - thanks to the classic sample .... solid track, especially for someone I am just now hearing for the first time... Bussa Buss is gearin real hard for his upcoming LP .... jus another tight verse from Raekwon ... A Hitttt ....
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
Rating:
AMAZING vocals!
I don’t even expect this kind of singing talent in females today cuz it’s all about the looks, but she’s above competition! Production is superb! Love how she got the features to complement the song providing real fitting lyrics and flow. |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
this is real nice, love both artists who drop by, so that always helps for my taste.
good song. |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
I had some doubts at first... but busta and the chef came through. Silly me for doubting veterans, my bad. Yo FredRico, I think you're forgetting about Jazmine =] I think we are all getting a bit tired of the same old robotish sounding pop artists, and when we hear music like this, well... it's just refreshing, hence the ratings.
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
ah yes, i've heard the original just a few days and thought that this beat was just an amy winehouse's ripoff.... however, gotta to give credit to the overall quality of this cut. different.
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
this is a great remix, crazy vocals, on point lyrics, what else can u ask for? best of both worlds here.. we got the chef and busta buss! my goodness, beautiful track
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
Rating:
LOVED the original, feel the same way about this remixed version with Busta and Rae. This women is going to do BIG THINGS this year.
Check our her brand new interview at the Booth! 
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 122 |
Rating:
Busta Rhymes is hot on this one. Love both versions. She has an amazing voice I'm looking forward to hearing more from her.
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
the truth
|
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 45 |
Rating:
Saw her last month in Soho. Wow she is amazing live. She looked like she had been doing this forever instead of being a new member of the ROC Nation preparing to release her freshman album. Like the original..like this as well.
|
| Posted on Mar 07, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
Rating:
damn,busta startin to get that lil weezy type status as of late..my boi is every damn where,and yo,thats wassup..back in the game he is,and bringN raekwon with him,fiyah..this joint is real smooth,feelN da remix
|
| Posted on Mar 07, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
orginal dope, remix banger..................
|
| Posted on Mar 08, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1309 |
Rating:
@ Shiraz, ;) check the original version of this song! I actually mentioned Jazmine as one of this new brand of real singers alongside Amy, Jenifer Hudson, Adele... but will their real talent factor reflect in terms of sales? I hope it does!
|
| Posted on Mar 08, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 424 |
Rating:
The original failed NOT to impress and this was even better and now with Busta & Raekwon i can dig this. Her vocals sort of remind me of Christina but Fiona is better by a mile
|
| Posted on Mar 08, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
I can vibe with this, With or Without Busta and Raekon, her voice is really nice. I put her along side Jazmine Sullivan (meaningful R&B)
|
| Posted on Mar 09, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 81 |
Rating:
a hot track... everyone has already mentioned everything that could be said... so i'll add my rating n continue bobbin my head to this song... a classic!
|
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
ridiculous vibe, i like it very much
|
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
crazy hot!!
|
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 573 |
Rating:
This is insane! I can't believe I just found this track. Her voice is way up there in the female vocalists of today. She's going to do amazing things in the 2009.
|
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Strong Vibe, the Classic Back is perfect. It's not complex but it's powerful. Vocals are out of control. Strong set.
|
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
busta needs to fukqn go.
|
| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
Rating:
old school..and yes busta needs to go!!! other than that it sounds good
|
| Posted on Mar 14, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
niceee
|
| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
Rating:
dam busta is a beast on this
|
| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
this is o so hott
|
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
luvin it
|
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
BUSTA IS THE REMIX KING!!
|
| Posted on Nov 01, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1189 |
Rating:
This song is tight, it had the best verse ive heard from Busta in ages, Raekwon was good (he always delivers a good verse on features) & Melanie's vocals are up there with the best female R&B artists out at the moment.
|
| Posted on Nov 29, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
This is tight the vocals are crazy am feeling the production Busta and RAe came through smooth and hard ROTATING!!!
|
| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Oct 18, 2012 |
FEATURED ARTIST
FEATURED ALBUM
TOP 20 MUSIC CHARTS
The top rated new Hip Hop & R&B songs on DJBooth, updated every Sunday.
