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Monika Ashley - In the Water
Artist: Monika Ashley
Producer: Mel & Mus
Album: Problematique
Label: Unsigned
According to certain, frankly crazy acquaintances of mine (who hopefully don’t happen to follow The DJBooth), the addition of flouride to drinking water by the government—ostensibly meant to promote health and prevent tooth decay—is actually part of a plot to lower Americans’ IQs, with an ultimate goal of transforming them into docile, subservient robots. (And don’t even get them started on chemtrails.) While I’ve always taken their theories with a massive grain of salt, rising R&B starlet Monika Ashley presents some compelling anecdotal evidence on her latest single and first Booth feature. Over Mel & Mus’ instrumental, a pounding, piano-driven arrangement that recalls Adele‘s Rolling in the Deep (see also the call-and-response chorus), the unsigned singer marvels at her naivete in hanging onto the possibility that an unfaithful man would change his ways. The only explanation for her uncharacteristic lack of good sense? “There must be something In the Water.” Whatever’s truly behind her regrettable decisions, the powerful vocal style Ashley showcases here is sure to win her the attention of pop-lovers in the Booth—as well as, we can only hope, label talent scouts. If you’re feeling it, more awaits on independent LP Problematique, scheduled for release July 10.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11674 |
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The arrangement screams Adele, but without unneeded comparisons, and judged on her own two, this is pretty damn good. Bright future ahead for Monika!
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2012 |
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pleasantly surprised.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2012 |
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ok i don't know what kind of literal education you have on this subject, but its more than obvious once you've read enough books and seen interviews by multiple specialists. Nonetheless I like the track and the message! I'd like to hear more music like this!
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1638 |
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Great voice, this is a great upbeat record.
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2012 |
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L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :) |
| Posted on Jul 04, 2012 |
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ok opk
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2012 |
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This song is pretty good, but not sold on her quite yet. Definitely has the potential for a very bright future
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2012 |
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Pretty Good Start! Definitely leaves me wanting to hear more.
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 7999 |
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This is tight. Nice vocal range by Monika and the whole production/arrangement is great. I'll add this to the rainy day folder.
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| Posted on Jul 05, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2012 |
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I still like Adele lots more but this woman is going to go far. Great song. Agree with DJ Z in that it has the arrangement of Adele but with a little twist which I enjoy.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2012 |
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