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3.8 ( 33 total votes )
Melanie Fiona - Give It to Me
Artist: Melanie Fiona
Producer: Andrea Martin
Album: The Bridge
Label: SRC/Universal Motown
2009 is set to be a busy year for SRC Records; after releasing albums by their flagship artists, David Banner and Akon, and introducing the world to Shontelle in ‘08, Steve Rifkind and his team are getting ready to release new LPs by heavyweights like Camp Lo and Cam’ron, as well as dropping debut albums by acclaimed acts like as Asher Roth, O’Neal McKnight, and Shire. One of Steve Rifkind’s other buzzworthy signings goes by the name of Melanie Fiona. A Guyanese-Canadian talent with music in her blood, she incorporates influences ranging from pop to soul, and is preparing to release her fittingly-titled freshman effort, The Bridge. Her debut single, Give It to Me, combines both of the aforementioned genres, pairing Melanie’s alto vocals with Andrea Martin‘s classic sample of The Zombies’ 1968 hit, Time of the Season. When The Bridge drops on May 12, expect critical acclaim in the Booth and elsewhere. After all, a certain young woman with a very similar voice was introduced last year, and she’s the Runner-Up/Staff Pick for Best New Artist of ‘08 (Signed).
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on January 19, 2009
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She ain't bad but I don't like this type of joint. It's aight....I'M not going to say much tonight either...
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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Ciara was kinda pushin' it with samplin neva eva but made that work. Unfortunately this is missing a lot from the production side.
Real talk: Amy Winehouse better get clean real quick cuz this chic or Jazmine Sullivan is gonna snatch up her spot. |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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shes nice....i would def. like 2 hear more.....i like this remake ....that dirty bass and guitar riffs are so cold and them old school keys is great..production is on point...im reminiscing right now
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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Easy on the eyes, very pretty, easy on the ears too. I liked that song too from the 60's. Time of the Season by The Zombies.( That dude on the original song killed that xylophone.) Her voice is on point. I like this,
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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great!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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dope$
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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i luv dis orginal song of Time of the Season its a awesome song but she did iite on it. it has to grow on some ppl but i can see how ppl would lyke it.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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This track is dope. Love the sample and Mel sounds tight.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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na...aint my cup of tea...its aight fo what it is tho....i give it 3/5
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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Yuup...
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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this is a great record. voice is crazy not sure how anyone is saying otherwise. recording is nice, arranged well i love this
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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Beautiful record to go along with a beautiful smile. Welcome to the Booth, Melanie.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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i like it
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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Dope!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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its aight
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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she got it
she can sing |
| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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Oh snap! The old school sample is off the chains and Melainie is a beast! WTF! Where did she come from all of a sudden?! I was really hip to new music sounding like that throwback soul in January 2007 when I got the UK bootleg of Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black". Since then, I've been on the lookout for that sound (Gnarls Barkley, Jazmine Sullivan, Raphaeel Saddiq, Janelle Monae, etc). I can add this bomb girl to the list. This is a classic. Instant. IDGAF what anybody else has to say. QUIT HATIN! Like 2 Pistols' first single, she got it.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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My bad...I meant to give 5 stars.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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I like this song...now this is my kinda music!
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2009 |
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It's not my type of song but I must say I like it more than I thought in the beginning. The production is really hot and her voice is beautiful. I'm particularly feelin the hook, it's cheerful!
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2009 |
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I like the beat alhtough it's a bit repetetive and I agree with -Dre, she is like Amy Winehouse and Jazmine Sullivan.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2009 |
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she's not a Jazmine Sullivan but she's really good. I like this song, its catchy
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2009 |
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If someone told me they heard a song that sampled Time of the Season I would be skeptical. But this is real fresh. The sample gets flipped right for real and Melanie kills it. I have high hopes for this girl.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Love her voice!!! She sounds so good! This is what new artists should sound like all the time! You are not gonna get far w/o a really good sound and Miss Melanie has it!!! Andrea Martin, did her thing on the sample of this old 1960's song (I forget the name of it). She puts me in the mind of Jazmine Sullivan, but not as raw - just a lil' smoother, but still very soulful. I will be looking out for this lady on the Booth - Fo Sho!!!
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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Oh yeah, Pepsi did use this sample for a campaign they did in the late eighties or early nineties. "This is the Real Thing Baby".
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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Ah. Yes the Zombies. That's it. Great sample.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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Great sample, great vocals!
A REAL singer. 2008/2009 is bringin them all (Amy, Duffy, Jazmine...)! |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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WOW!! SHE SOUNDS SO GOOD!! SHE N HEAR VOICE MAKES ME MELT!!! FINE TALENT!!! SHE HAS THE GIFT!!!
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Sexy song. Go girl... Luv it! Great vocals..and love the lyrics....
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2009 |
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yooooooo....nyce sung!!! ima melanie too gurl!!!! tats wats up reppin for the mel's!!!!!...YYYEEAAA FREAKKKKNN BUUUDDDYY!...keep up da gud work YA DIGG!......NE OTHA MEL'S OUT DUR?
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2010 |
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thats my new lover right there ;)
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| Posted on May 01, 2010 |
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She is so gorgeous. By the way, DOPE SONG!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2012 |
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