Melanie Fiona

Avg Rating: 43210   4.4 ( 30 total votes )

Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me (Remix)

Artist: Melanie Fiona

Featuring: Ghostface Killah

Producer: Jay Fenix & Andrea Martin

Album: The Bridge

Label: SRC/Universal Motown

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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.

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on December 21, 2009

   

Listen to More: Melanie Fiona , Ghostface Killah     Written by Nathan S.


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
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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 17, 2009    

emmalee.
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Total Ratings: 1
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wickkked.


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

Nathan S.
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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 17, 2009    

GStan10
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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.


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

Big-A
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Total Ratings: 585
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sick song, it doesn't really need a Ghostface verse tho. I wanna marry this women


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
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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!


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

SJD
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This is fire!!


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

lionell
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Total Ratings: 22
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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.


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Tony Starks is that dude!

(A new fan since "Wizard of Poetry")


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

fortune90
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Total Ratings: 4
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i love this song it is something that many women can relate to


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

gah _1da
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dis a guud song fa hashe comin along well


Posted on Dec 17, 2009    

jays_babii
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love this song


Posted on Dec 18, 2009    

DJ LiveWire
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DJ LiveWire
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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.


Posted on Dec 18, 2009    

driftingrose
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Posted on Dec 19, 2009    

JayCL
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JayCL
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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.


Posted on Dec 19, 2009    

mzdime01
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Total Ratings: 2
AS A NEW ARTIST I MUST ADMITT UR ALBUM TOTALLY ROCK IM A FAN


Posted on Dec 20, 2009    

Guest
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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.


Posted on Dec 23, 2009    

~$~ Da ShiZnitS~$~
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~$~ Da ShiZnitS~$~
Total Ratings: 138
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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.


Posted on Dec 23, 2009    

hypnoticcc
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Posted on Dec 23, 2009    

*$up3rm@an*
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Total Ratings: 4
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im really feeling this song


Posted on Jan 06, 2010    

MsJac
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MsJac
Total Ratings: 5
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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.

Jacquii.


Posted on Jan 07, 2010    

ishhh12
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ishhh12
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Just as good as the original


Posted on Jan 08, 2010    

Nextasy
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Total Ratings: 19
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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!!


Posted on Jan 08, 2010    

Nextasy
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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!!


Posted on Jan 08, 2010    

mobie16r
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Total Ratings: 1
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Dam this song kills me


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

Mark Bad
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Love this.


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

DJ E- london
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love this song. my Dance remix will be out feb.28/2010. motown records.


Posted on Feb 18, 2010    

Dj Platinum BlaXX
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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    

KD1
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Posted on Jun 27, 2010    

kaystutz09
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kaystutz09
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its better with him in the song


Posted on Jun 28, 2010    

Karan Gupte
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