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| Artist: | Melanie Fiona |
| Title: | It Kills Me (Remix) |
| Featuring: | Ghostface Killah |
| Producer: | Jay Fenix & Andrea Martin |
| Album: | The Bridge |
| Label: | SRC/Title9/Universal Motown |
| Twitter: | Melanie Fiona on Twitter |
| Website: | Melanie Fiona's Website |
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As Ghostface proved on his most recent album Ghostdini, the Wu-Tang alum’s storytelling skills make him a natural fit for any great r&b track, so before I even listened to the remix to Melanie Fiona’s It Kills Me (which is currently blowing up our Top Picks chart) I knew the song would be a killer. Sure enough Melanie and Ghost didn’t disappoint, delivering a gut-wrenching duet that takes us deep inside their rocky hypothetical relationship. While the original cut’s deeply soulful and gospel-tinged production by Jay Fenix and Andrea Martin soars in the background, Melanie’s gripping vocals once again take center stage, with Ghost predictably playing the role of the cheating boyfriend (he apparently got his Tiger Woods on). I could be critical and say Ghost’s verse isn’t one of his best (true), but this song moves me so much I don’t care. For more great music from Fiona be sure to check out her new album The Bridge, available now.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 5331 |
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 Original is great as is this remix. I agree with Nathan, though, that Ghost is capable of a much better effort.
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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wickkked.
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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Ghost on any R&B track is a killer (no pun intended), including this one. He's deep enough to keep the track soulful while still giving it some edge. Ghost can do better (I heard a recent remix of Sade's Soldier of Love with Ghost mixed in and it was ill), but I'm not about to complain about a song like this. The original's great, and while I won't directly compare the two, this adds another element I really dig.
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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This is a pretty powerful song. The production has a great vibe. I can't really think of the word that describes it at the second but it is sick! Melanie sounded great, and Ghost, though he could have done better, was a great fit.
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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sick song, it doesn't really need a Ghostface verse tho. I wanna marry this women
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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This is just as great as the original, if not better! Melanie is sure to become a future staple of R&B!
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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This is fire!!
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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i'm a little upset i wasn't up on Melanie Fiona before last week lol. crazy thing is my dad put me on her! this track is dope. Ghost could have been better but i can't think of anyone else i would rather see on that track with her.
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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Tony Starks is that dude!
(A new fan since "Wizard of Poetry") |
| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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i love this song it is something that many women can relate to
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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dis a guud song fa hashe comin along well
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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love this song
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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The orginal was quality, this remix didn't add but it didn't take away either. I'd rather jam the original, Ghost didn't impress.
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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dam Ghostface fits in perfectly wit the production and Melanie's vocals, as Nathan said not his best, but it sure isnt his worse.
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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AS A NEW ARTIST I MUST ADMITT UR ALBUM TOTALLY ROCK IM A FAN
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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Luvs this song. My kid says this song is perfect for dat stalker-esque type chick. Ghost is just so reassuring...in every way.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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love da original but this one wit ghost is jst as good. Her voice kindda reminds me of LeToya. they're both smooth, and have great transitions through out da song.
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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im really feeling this song
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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This Melanie chick has an awesome voice - just so much emotion went into this piece. A wonderful performance = Soulful and proud makes for a stunning classic.
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2010 |
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Just as good as the original
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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Feelin' this track. Looking at the artist youd expect an amerie type track but vocally shocked me. Soulful and meaningful. Ghost face sounds like a UK grime artist trying to be American!!
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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Feelin' this track. Looking at the artist youd expect an amerie type track but vocally shocked me. Soulful and meaningful. Ghost face sounds like a UK grime artist trying to be American!!
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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Dam this song kills me
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2010 |
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Love this.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2010 |
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love this song. my Dance remix will be out feb.28/2010. motown records.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2010 |
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Fiona, this is another one of those hot azz track that is from the heart. I love the strength of the woman that you portray in this joint.
I need a woman like that and i feel the woman in you that sung that. Would love to hear a remix with Joel Ortiz on the male vocal. PBi |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2010 |
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its better with him in the song
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2010 |
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