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Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me
Artist: Melanie Fiona
Producer: Jay Fenix and Andrea Martin
Album: The Bridge
Label: SRC/Universal Motown
A skilled soul singer can evoke a wide variety of emotions through his or her vocals, but it takes a special kind of talent to wring catharsis out of rock-bottom desperation. With newly-leaked album cut It Kills Me, Melanie Fiona demonstrates that sunny jams like Give It to Me Right and Ay Yo are only the beginning of what she has to offer—here, she dives headfirst into stormy emotional waters, wondering whether she’s out of her mind as she pleads with a man who she loves despite his treating her like trash. Though it’s clear the situation Fiona describes can only lead to more heartache, the singer rises above the bleak subject matter with the help of coproducers Jay Fenix and Andrea Martin, who back her anguished vocals with a sweeping, string-drenched beat (Martin also steps up to the mic to deliver background “Oooh‘s on the chorus). If you’re going through tough times or simply enjoy raw, emotional performances, this is most definitely your jam. For retro-informed soul cuts to suit any mood, pick up a copy of Fiona’s debut album, The Bridge when it drops this fall.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on September 7, 2009
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 i give her madd props cuz she can SING. good. Give It To Me Right, i aint like it wen it came out. but as time passed i started likin it. this song. potentially i will like it in the future. but right now its just so slow. message is nice. but slowww.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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One of my favorite up-in-coming talents. Love her voice and this proves she can tackle fast and slower records.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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Way better than her first single, been bumping this for a couple of weeks. This is deep right here, blowing up too.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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Probably a little slow for listeners here, but I'm quite blown away at how good this track is. And most of that is due to Melanie Fiona's fantastic voice. All her singles have had her distinct flavor to them that I thoroughly enjoy. I think it's the way she sings with that 'short-of-breath-quivering-run' on verses that really vibes with me; very sultry.
It seems like she could have a hot track with a male singer to play off of, with someone like Usher or the likes. Though I think she'd destroy'em on the track. Either way, I hope she comes out with a breakthrough single that can really get her name out. |
| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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definition of classic. true singer
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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I like it. A singer who can actually sing with lyrics of substance to boot. Much appreciated.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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Her voice is amazing, pure talent.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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^-----agreed, She is an amazing talent. Not as good as the other singles, but I am fiending for this album to drop!
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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ooo go Melanie!! sang it girl
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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Amazing voice, but I don't get hooked into this track.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2009 |
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I know most of you stayed away from this obvous fact, but I'ma bring it up. HOW FINE IS THE LADY HERE? Geezus! Just beautiful! Her voice and this production is just as beautiful to me. Full smooth and slightly haunting production, mixed with a fantastic vocal arrangement and heartfelt lyrics that I can relate to! Great song!
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2009 |
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It's only about her vocals on this one... she's one of my Top5 R&B singers right now, but the melody doesn't grab me at all.
BDF is the man! lol She's GORGEOUS!!! |
| Posted on Sep 03, 2009 |
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ahahah BDF44 I was just waiting for some man to write she's gorgeous! I actually think so, even though I'm a woman LOL! Breathless voice but this ain't my type of track. It's really passionate and soulful, though. 3,5
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2009 |
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a very nice vocals..i can definitely can hear the soul in her voice...
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2009 |
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Love this song...
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2009 |
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This song is good, better than her other single "Give it to Me Right".
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2009 |
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luv it so much i cud listen to it all thee time;
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2009 |
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this song's got a keyshia cole vibe to it, with the deep soul and agonizing love kind of vocals.
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2009 |
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i lov this song and her voice is hot. i am looking for more music from her soon.
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2009 |
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I love this song and Give it to me Right!!!! I still bump that joint in my car right now....I Love her voice she's a natural!!!! That Give it to me right song would have gone gr8 on a Coca-Cola commerical!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2009 |
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most women can relate to this song! and she sang it with soo much emotion! great job!!!
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| Posted on Sep 21, 2009 |
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Yo, I totally dig this! I really feel her voice...she has something most other artist lately don't have...TALENT!
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| Posted on Sep 22, 2009 |
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great voice, true message, great song.
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| Posted on Sep 25, 2009 |
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Soulful. Pleasing to the ear!
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| Posted on Sep 25, 2009 |
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I think she KILLED this song!! Her voice is strong and soulful. And I think this is the one that will get the buzz going for her.... I LOVE everything I've heard for her... Definitely someone on the rise!
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Her emotion and voice are ill. The backing track and arrange is bananas!!! Jay Fenix and Andrea Martin did their thing on this one.
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| Posted on Oct 22, 2009 |
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luv this song......
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Hottest song out right now...Def a fan of her music...
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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bit slow but diggin the lyrics. i reckon there is a lot of room for a sick remix by someone out there.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2009 |
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this is one of my fav.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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this is one of my all time favorites! no matter the speed of the song she murders it!
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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I ♥ this song, it kills me, this song reminds me of somebody, also i love my girl Melanie Fiona♥ she's pretty iloveyou melanie
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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Love love love this song
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2009 |
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My new fav.artist out there
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Melanie sings the pain of heartache and its amazing. It feels so good to listen to a dynamic voice.
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2009 |
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BDF44 and Petty Petty are right, this Lady have a nice Look and Amazing Voice, i really wish she comes to Dubai on tour so i can see her in reality.
and BTY its a AMAZING SONG :P |
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| Posted on Nov 28, 2009 |
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MZ.F!ONA...I G!VE U MADD PROPS MA U CAN BLOOOOWWWW...POWERFUULLL VO!CE U DO HAVE...NOT MADD AT ALL KP DO!NG U...MUAH LUV MZ.BYRON
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| Posted on Nov 29, 2009 |
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i have to love this song cus my man is killin me.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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