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Rocki Evans - Shape of My Heart
Artist: Rocki Evans
Producer: Lady and a Tramp
Album: More Songs About Girls
Label: Free Integrated Media
For singers, much of what brings success has to do with knowing what types of songs are right for their voices: Jennifer Hudson can’t do what Whitney Houston can, but Whitney can’t do what Mariah can, and so on and so forth. We all know the tragic consequences of singers building their careers based on songs their voices can’t handle (Milli Vanilli), so needless to say, it’s extremely important. Young crooner Rocki Evans is on the ball, though, and if any rising star knows how to choose the right songs, it’s definitely him. Coming at us with a quasi-cover of Sting’s Shape of My Heart produced by Lady and a Tramp (who also produced his previous Booth feature, Fantastic), Rocki shows us that you don’t have to belt out a song to get everyone’s attention. With a smooth, daydreamy pace, Rocki ensures that we’ll (re)appreciate this ‘90s classic. You’ll find Shape of My Heart on Rocki’s upcoming album More Songs About Girls, set to drop next Tuesday right here on DJBooth.net.
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 198 |
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id listen again,production,vocals,and hook did it for me,rotation
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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The song was GREAT the first time... when Sting did it. I've heard about 7 or 8 emcees try to tackle an interpolation of this beat, all of which came across as kinda corny. As for Rocki, a singer, the end result is fair. Its hard to outdo Sting (which is why nobody should try to do it), but Evans changes things up just enough to make do with the beat and put his own stamp on it.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1216 |
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I love this guys voice. Can't wait for his tape.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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This song is just ok to me.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 20 |
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Realaxin, smooth. nothing too special
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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I don't want to ruin my street cred, but I knew this was a Sting cover from the first 6 bars, and Rocki definitely does the original justice. What can I say, the boy can sing. I'm loving everything on the Booth tonight (so far).
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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Does anyone else remember this Craig David track? Rocki did a good job thogh
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 4 |
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I could listen to this over and over... I love the soul with simplicity. I like what he brings. Its much needed. I'd knock this in the whip too with that baseline..;)
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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Dude got a good voice and his voice matched with some bangin production make for a banger!!
This is one of those tracks you put the headphones on and kick your feet up to simply relax.... |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Just sounds real average to me, give the Sting version.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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Really lovin' Rocki's voice, has me captivated enough to listen to this a few times, nice
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2010 |
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I’m really starting to enjoy what I hear so far. The vocal performance from Rocki Evans is pretty good, a certain honest charm in it throughout that just couldn’t be ignored. I like this song and it makes me want to listen to its original version as well.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2010 |
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Am I the only one who is getting mad El debarge vibes off this dude. He sounds like a carbon copy and best believe ppl will recognize the similarities expect El's falsetto is on point.
The cover was well done though. |
| Posted on Apr 11, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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Nice remake but I didn't need another cover of this song. I'm not a fan of covers in general, I always prefer new works
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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For singers, much of what brings success has to do with knowing what types of songs are right for their voices: Jennifer Hudson.
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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aw this song so sweet i just love his beat and his voice and the lyrics speak so much
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 247 |
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good sampling of stings music..good effort
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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I really like it.. Sting was amazing with this one and Rocki does a damn good rendition. Glad to see old school lyrics coming back with a new twist.
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 221 |
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This song was just alright Rocki Evans is not one of my favorite artist. Most of his songs are way to slow for me.
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2010 |
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umm the Sting’s Shape of My Heart sampling was like a "you had me at hello" Rocki was right to use this production. Alongside his calm cool vocals he pierces through easily through my cornea and doesnt leave there. Great joint right here definatley a banger.
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2010 |
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the sample was good, but Sting has such a unique voice, it's hard to outdo him. Plus, Craig David already did a version of this song, and no one can sing like CG. SO there is is just too much competition on this track. His voice was ok, but not enjoyable to me. 2.5 stars.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2010 |
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Its kool
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Production is tight n i'm feelin his voice over the ghost of Sting's track. Its a sweet sound, nothing powerful but easy to listen too.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 23 |
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@$PrinceCharming$
Craig David's one is "Rise And Fall " |
| Posted on Dec 05, 2010 |
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