With musical influences ranging from Celia Cruz and Avril Lavigne to rap duo Mobb Deep, it’s no wonder 21-year-old Natasia Pena is skilled in both singing and rapping. As a demonstration of her versatility as an artist, the Puerto Rican-blooded Bronx native has concocted the catchy new pop single, Activate. Traveling north from the MIA to the BX, guest feature Rick Ross (no, that’s not a misprint) plays the role of a seasoned boss who has his eye on a certain Boricuan mami. In search of a major label deal, Pena will need the right backing and support to Activate her career. May 47‘s dance floor-ready production, however, might give Natasia the push she needs to reach that finish line.
Not feeling the drums on this (don't get me wrong, I love bass-heavy songs but it doesn't sound crisp). She looks like Keisha Cole. It feels like she is reading straight from a book. But the hook brings out her enchanting voice. Da boss was alright.
I can see this song going crazy in the clubs. Ross flows well on here and the beat is very unique, kind of reminded me a little of Fergie's "Clumsy." I won't bump this personally, but I'll recognize it next time I hear it in the clubs
First off shes freaking me out in that picture with her hands there like shes trying to hypnotize me. As for this song I dont either dident really feel the beat here. Just needs a little work. 2.5
A lot of artists lately have been using the screwed voice in bits and pieces of their songs. Not sure if I like it or gettin sick of it. I really digs this beat. This song is pretty cool too me. Different and I like different.
Really like the beat but the beat seems to outpower her verses, not feeling that. Shes great on the hook though. I like the beat change for Da Boss he murks it, so I gotta give it a 3. Otherwise it be a 2
I'm feeling the beat and Rick Ross's part, but I don't like her!! she repeats only Activate Activate...as I've already written before, I hate it when they repeat the same word in the chorus, it's very annoying to listen to! I don't think I'll listen to it again...pity coz it could have been better
This isn't the first dance-oriented pop song that has featured the title of the song on 'repeat.' Its a formula people, and these artists (some, that is) have grabbed ahold of what 'works' and are going to roll with it until someone tells them otherwise. This will work in the club. Know why? Because in the club nobody cares what you are saying...
Yeah Z you are right, again! The "repeat" songs are perfect for clubs, they give beat and are easy to dance to. But in the Italian clubs there are very few hip hop/r&b songs, so I mostly listen to them with my mp3 player or via computer...so the repetitive chorus is really annoying to me
Naw. May 47's production sounds way too cluttered. That ruins the song. The mix is really trash too. Natasia Pena (who looks like Da Brat's high yellow twin sister) seems to have decent voice, but this track is really, really bad. Rick Ross was decent, but I swear, the production and mix kill this track. It's like the song was dude crawling on the ground at the end of Boyz n the Hood and May 47 was Ice Cube, just finishing the killing brutally.
Can't hear the words that well but I love the feel of the song. Beat is kinda original. a little more pop to me than hip hop but I'm lovin it all the same. Ross does his thing too.
diggin the track needs a little better mix sounds like vocals are buried behind the drums.I can see it winning though with ross on it. solid head banger
I love Rick Ross anything he touches is crack. I do like this girl though sounds like a gwen Stefani. I love this beat
better than the song but the vibe with ross is fire : )
THIS SONG IS ON SOME CRAZY FUTURISTIC SHIT!!! LOVE IT. THE LADIES IN THE CLUB ARE LUVIN THIS JOINT.IT GOT THAT SEXY FEEL TO. I CHECKED OUT HER MYSPACE SHE HAS ANOTHER VERSION THATS JUST AS HOTT!!! IT'S REFRESHING AND NEW. SHE'S FLY AND ROSS TAKES IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL
THIS SONG IS FIRE!! IT'S A HIT!! SHE DONT LOOK LIKE K.COLES. THEY ARE BOTH PRETTY BUT THEY HAVE DIFFERENT FEATURES.WHY YALL SAY THAT? BECAUSE OF HAIR COLOR? WELL I DON'T AGREE!!THE OTHER VERSION ON MYSPACE HAS A DIFFERENT HOOK THAT'S HOT YOU NEED TO CHECK IT OUT PATTY. I THINK THEY PUT OUT BOTH VERSIONS LIKE THE N.E.R.D.S..
YEAH SHE DOES HAVE DIFFERENT SONG ON HER MYSPACE, YALL NEED TO CHECK IT OUT, ALSO GO TO BLACK PLANET AND MI GENTE SHE HAS DIFFERENT SONGS ON THERE, THEY ARE HOTTTTT! I THINK SHE IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK!