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Omarion - Speedin

Omarion
Artist:Omarion
Title:Speedin
Producer: 253
Album:Ollusion
Label:Starworld Entertainment/EMI
Twitter:@1Omarion
Website:Omarion's Website

Average Rating:   43211   4.2
Total Ratings:       114

It just so happens I was in the room for a preview of Omarion’s new album Ollusion when he proudly pressed play and his new single Speedin began to blast out the speakers. After its last notes faded O called it the best song he’s ever made, and I was hard pressed to disagree. The foundation of Speedin is its dynamic production, a simultaneously pounding and symphonic affair courtesy of frequent collaborator 253, who mercifully keeps the car-related sound effects to a minimum, but far more important to the track’s success is Omarion himself, who turns in the kind of emotional, wide-ranging vocal performance he first hinted he was capable of on Ice Box. In other words, if you thought Omarion was only capable of dance friendly r&b-pop tunes, Speedin should help put that myth to rest. So how about it Booth? Is this indeed the best work of Omarion’s career? The world awaits your answer. Ollusion is available online and in stores now.


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8068
Rating:  43211
Man, this is good. Way to go, Omarion! If this doesn't hit, I don't know what he'll have to do in order to make it as a bonafide solo artist.
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Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

Matty K
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Matty K
Total Ratings: 116
Rating:  43211
I'm willing to say that the reason Omarion thinks this is the best song of his career is because his vocals are the highlight, and he's shown that he doesn't have to hide behind thumping bass to sell. It's definitely of equal or better quality than many of his hits. "Ice Box" is a tough act to follow, though.


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1471
Rating:  54321
OH MY GOD! one of the best r&b hooks i ever heard. ok, maybe thats a lil out there, but its easily 5 star quality and an instant fav of all time (still talkin bout the hook). as for the rest of the song, im not sure if its his best song, but its my new fav from him. i had no idea Omarion could get down like this.


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1471
Rating:  54321
yo this chorus is givin me the chills!


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

Joe92
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Total Ratings: 409
Rating:  54321
You wanna know how good this song is?? It already has a video!

Classic, right when i heard it i was hooked


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

swoon
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Total Ratings: 27
Rating:  43211
great song, seems like its going to be a hit


Posted on Jan 17, 2010    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
Total Ratings: 1181
Rating:  54321
This song is the most mature song on the album, not that the album is bad, it's in fact GREAT! I feel that this is more of O's comfort zone though, job well done, this is a SMASH!


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

djeclectric
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djeclectric
Total Ratings: 67
Rating:  43211
yeah, this is gonna be a smash...his best song though... we'll all wait n see i guess, right...


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

TraeLynn
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1177
Rating:  43211
This is going to hit hard on radio. Omarion sounded great on this, thanks in part to the production which really allowed Omarion's vocals to shine.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

XcuseMeMiss
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Total Ratings: 10
Rating:  43211
This is some high quality stuff right here. Havnt gotten into some of Omarions other recent tracks but this one i can see myself having on replay. 4 stars


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
Total Ratings: 431
Rating:  43211
I don't think this will get too up there on the charts, but it'll be somewhat big for a little. This is the best track he has ever done, and if he continues to grow and mature, hopefully by the mid-decade he'll be a force to be reckoned with.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2478
Rating:  43211
I honestly didn't know Omarion could deliver vocals like this (shades of Mario) and judging by the look on his face when he first played it, neither did he. If he keeps making music like this, and not Hoodie, we could be looking at one of the best young voices in r&b in a couple years. The boy's definitely become a man on this one, big props.
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Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Constantine
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Constantine
Total Ratings: 33
Rating:  32121
This is a good song that's quite unique but the song is too boring to be a hit. Reminds me of Russian Roulette crossed with Whatcha say in terms of tone an ingenuity. Hopefully Omarion can find a song off this album to hit big.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
I cant agree anymore..this is by far the best song of Omarion's career. The production on this is classic material and Omarion's voice range on this one was crazy. At first I didnt think that was him because his vocals were amazing! This song shows that Omarion has top notch talent. He just needs to find ways to bring out his full potential to create outstanding tracks like this. I can see him being a huge force in the R&B game if he keeps it up.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Co-Sign3
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Co-Sign3
Total Ratings: 393
Rating:  32121
Omarion has always been a hit and miss for me.....unfortunately usually the case is the latter... i dunno, Omarions style of R&B seems to always be middle-of-the-road, or dull. The only tracks ive really enjoyed from him are ice box and Comfort with Lil Wayne.

This is okay, but again its nothing too exciting. Maybe i just need a few more listens to get into it...


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Young Swish
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Young Swish
Total Ratings: 985
Rating:  32121
This is the first time I've heard this song and I don't see what all the talk is about. I think the song is quite average compared to other R&B cuts. Maybe this is Omarion's best song, but not the best I've heard.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

noonfeature
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noonfeature
Total Ratings: 39
Rating:  43211
this is definately one if not one of his best records. omarion soundin real mature on this and i think if he made more of this type of music he would no doubt appeal to more than just the teenage group. keep it comin O


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Cash92
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Total Ratings: 31
Rating:  54321
ONLY HEARIN IT 4 10 SECONDS BOUGHT ME CLOSER 2 THIS SONG. LOVE IT. DA ALBUM IS STR8! BUT THIS SONG & VIDEO IS GREAT! GOOD JOB O!!!


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

J Roc the Legend
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J Roc the Legend
Total Ratings: 179
Rating:  32121
Vocally this is for sure omarions best song. I've never heard O get down like this and hopefully it's a sign of things to come. Personally I don't find it to be as catchy as some of his other songs like Ice Box and a couple of others. Maybe it'll grow on me tho. It can definitely do at least a little bit at radio tho, certainly better than that lame song with Gucci. The only cool thing about that was the video


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
This song brought Omarion from a boy to a man.. Seriously. If he keeps this up he will have a great career. Amazing record.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  32121
I'm with @J Roc. Vocal performance makes it seated right next with "Ice Box" but the melody isn't that strong enough. I would rather call it - The second best work of Omarion's career. But make no doubt about it, the only track off of "Ollusion" worth repeating. Need more of it! 3.5


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1644
Rating:  21321
he has better tracks. 2.5


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

SJD
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Total Ratings: 114
Rating:  54321
As soon as i heard this song i liked it fa real. This is the best song on Ollusion & if i ever had to give 5 stars to O it is for this track!


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

bodi
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bodi
Total Ratings: 52
Rating:  54321
the hook rox. luv it.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

TheBayToLA
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TheBayToLA
Total Ratings: 432
Rating:  32121
This is alright, I would never listen to it myself but I'm sure all the lil girls will eat it up. Production definitely lifts this track.


Posted on Jan 18, 2010    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 587
Rating:  54321
Vocals and the hook are spectacular!!
I had lost a little hope since hearing some of his past couple of singles which were less than average but this more than makes up for the lack of those singles!!
HOOK is the winner in this track!!


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

bfears
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bfears
Total Ratings: 163
Rating:  54321
i have been having this on repeat since last week! classic! this is real music!


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

PrIc3Le$$
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PrIc3Le$$
Total Ratings: 1113
Rating:  54321
Wow. 5 Stars. Definitely one of Omarion's best.


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

BofA
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  21321
Sorry y'all I'd have to disagree. Track doesn't touch IceBox in any way. Song might have a niche audience at best but no more than that. Def appreciate the direction he was going with it though but he should keep the tempo up..


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

shae rock
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

Maroonsista
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Maroonsista
Total Ratings: 9
The song was cool, but I can't say I'm an Omarion fan. I think the problem is that usually when I like a singer it's just their natural soul. With Omarion, it sounds like he was trained to sing sorta like Marques Houston. There's not any natural soul. I love "Icebox" and "Get It In" was cool, even though he was basically talking. Maybe this song will rub off on me later, but I'm more into old school R&B than I am new school R&B, minus cats like Ne-Yo and Tyrese.


Posted on Jan 21, 2010    

Mando
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Total Ratings: 15
Rating:  43211
Omarion really shows off his vocal skills on this track


Posted on Jan 21, 2010    

DJMaxamillionare
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Total Ratings: 1
Now this is a major comeback.u DO YOUR THING "O"


Posted on Jan 21, 2010    

k0kid
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  43211
This is his best vocals yet!!!


Posted on Jan 22, 2010    

Mikael_wk
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jan 22, 2010    

fdiva92
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fdiva92
Total Ratings: 32
Rating:  43211
Yay! I think I got the Omarion that I love back because "I Get It In" was NOT it! It had a nice beat but I think it was kind of immature...anyways, this is very new for Omarion and I hope his album goes more in this direction.


Posted on Jan 22, 2010    

$jeezy$
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  43211
im a fan of the beat, not really the lyrics tho


Posted on Jan 23, 2010    

Brit10knee™
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Brit10knee™
Total Ratings: 51
Rating:  54321
Im totally in love wit this song i cant stop listenin 2 it =)


Posted on Jan 23, 2010    

Sabastian
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Total Ratings: 144
Rating:  43211
very much appreciated


Posted on Jan 23, 2010    

TenaciousT
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Total Ratings: 30
Rating:  32121
Is it just me or has the production game been just soarin lately? Not big on O but I can't get down to this. rotation


Posted on Jan 23, 2010    

bull4life123
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bull4life123
Total Ratings: 861
Rating:  43211
i like this


Posted on Jan 23, 2010    

jimi mar
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Total Ratings: 11
Rating:  54321
love the production of this track! omarions best song so far!


Posted on Jan 23, 2010    

Techeazy
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Total Ratings: 112
Rating:  43211
This is what i call a comeback.


Posted on Jan 24, 2010    

dollarbill317
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Total Ratings: 10
Rating:  43211
this song is really good i dont know how o's gonna top dis here but its goos theres no doubt about that.


Posted on Jan 25, 2010    

Rudeboyizzi
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Rudeboyizzi
Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  43211
sick tune


Posted on Jan 25, 2010    

mmcoolman2000
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jan 25, 2010    

~WOW~
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Total Ratings: 1468
Rating:  32121
it cool.
i met him backstage sept 07....
he's a great artist.
3*s


Posted on Jan 26, 2010    

rockstar_bubblecakes
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Total Ratings: 14
Rating:  54321
ooh love it


Posted on Jan 26, 2010    

kiomi45
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Posted on Jan 27, 2010    

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