Shiré

Avg Rating: 43210   4.7 ( 223 total votes )

Shiré - (Don't) Lay Me Off

Artist: Shiré

Producer: Triple A [for Hot City Music Group]

Album: Pickin' Up The Pieces

Label: Family Ties/Hot City Music/SRC/Universal Motown

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While nobody’s enjoying the current economic downturn, you have to admit it has a bangin’ soundtrack (Joell OrtizBout My Money and Cam’ron‘s I Hate My Job come to mind).  The latest recession-era anthem comes courtesy of a certain Baltimore soul singer.  Struggling to pay her bills in the face of cutbacks at her workplace, Shiré lives in fear that her boss might come along and announce he’ll Lay Me Off. Produced by Triple A, (Don’t) Lay Me Off, in addition to touching on a current hot-button issue, further proves that Shiré isn’t about to let an A&R change her—as previously demonstrated on I Used To Lovher, she’s determined to continue marching to the beat of her own drummer.  Her debut album, Pickin’ Up The Pieces, is currently set for a fall ‘09 release (by which time, hopefully, our blasted economy will be on the road to recovery).

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on April 6, 2009

   

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that1kid13
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this sounds 90ish. but i can see it becoming a classic YEARS from now cuz itll sound like a throwback.


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

GStan10
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that1kid13 is right about this. It will sound like a throwback years from now, but I'm not really feeling it too much right now. It kinda bored me.


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Defintely a creative idea but its not that good. Its a little dull and this wont cut it in the industry right now if she wants to be sucessful. plain and simple


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

DJ Z
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Not a single, but that isn't the aim here.

Its interesting - if Common or a dope "consensus" emcee can with a song with the same title, feel, concept and angle, everybody would laud them. But because it comes from a relatively unknown singer, I have a feel people will say this is dull, boring, and unneeded.

Kudos for speaking her mind and using her craft to tell her story. Could have used a little more energy to carry the track.
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Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

Big-A
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actually nice. but I think her vibrato is a a bit too much sometimes


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

Mr.williams010
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its straight


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

GStan10
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@DJ Z - I thought the lack of energy was the reason why it was boring down the stretch of the song. I'm not one of those people who give the established superstars a 4 or 5 automatically. It's gotta capture my attention.


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
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It's a pretty song, with a good beat and music and a good melody. But I'm not a fan of voices like hers! I wouldn't listen to it again, but it worths to be put in rotation


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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the message in the song is real spit,but just not feelin this song. just okay for me


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

missmusicluver
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not trying to be mean but i'm a true music lover and this song is really bad and not bad meaning good the beat and the song are totally different they don't fit together at all the tempo of the song really throws me off i mostly listen to music in my car and if this came on the radio i would immediatly turn the station this Shire has a good strong voice but this is not the song for her please go to the lab and try it again because if this is your big single then you're about to flop real hard


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

BayAreaDjs
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sorry but i'm not feeling this at all i hear what she's saying but i just don't like how it's sounding it's just not a good song but i will keep listening hope to hear more better songs from you in the future


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

C Money
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I don't understand what some of these people are talking about on this page so far. This record is CRAZY!!!! Some if these people have been brainwashed by so much garbage being fed to them that they don't know good music anymore. Let me school u on the elements that make a good record are : great subject matter (she gets and A) we in a Damn recession y'all ; great production (Producer gets A-) and finally, great vocal performance (A+). I will stack her voice up against any of these popcorn female artist out right now!


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

yaboyamc
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yeah i agree with c-money the song is strong Shire' can really sing and her vocals are off the chains and the song hits a real issue that is going on today and the beat is bananas all around a great song


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

djyoshi
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the music doesn't compliment her voice, her delivery doesn't compliment the beat.... it makes the song kinda jarring and unpleasant 4 me


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

djcomplete
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this song does have a great plot and story behind it but it's not put together really good the beat and the song totally clash great job on the writing horrible job on the beat and delievry i'm sorry but i give it 1 star it's not hot but keep at it you'll get it


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

philly_phil_09
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i'm actually a fan of Shire' i've been a fan since she was in the group lov'her but i'm really not feeling this song it's just all wrong for her the story line is kool but the beatand the tempo just throws everything off


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

mahogonybrown
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it's ok but it's not a hit she can sing i just don't like this song


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

talentfinder00
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the girl has talent no doubt but this song is horrid it has no style no swag it does'nt have that umph to it but like i said the girl singing has great vocals


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

fleshofmyflesh
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the beat is totally wack but i hear the message so i guess it's ok


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

Running_on_E
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Don't Lay Me Off lol after Hearing this You Just plain Ole Need to Be FIRED this is why the music business is dieing out now because of Garbage songs like this Absolutly Horrible


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

midwestDJs
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my homeboy amc put me up on game and he was right this is hot real talk


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

we_ride_for_fam
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my fam said she was the ish and he's right so all i got to say is bye haters this song is the business Shire' is droping knowledge for the real people


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

optimus_rhyme
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great positive record we need more songs like this


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

chicago_boy_80
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great song i been following her after i heard her on that duet with (Believer) ya-boy amc the girl future is bright and i'm feeling this song


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

for_my_family09
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i got a message telling me to come check this out i'm siting here at my desk this morning at work and she got me on point now lol i like it alot but the beat could have been better but i'm really feeling the words that's some real spit right there


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DJ_beatbox_boy99
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yeah i would have to agree with all the comments sorta i'm really feeling the title and the words that she is saying and her vocal range is awesome but the beat sorta throws this song off i'm giving it 3 stars a better beat and i think it would be 5 star material all the way well i hope my in-put helped really a better beat and this song would be radio ready


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

big_bundyG
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somebody told me to come and check this song out they said it was a something i should hear they told me it was a good song well they was right keep up the great work


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

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DJMIXINJAY
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my fam put me up on this and i'm feeling it too


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

doinIT4fam
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very well put together song i love a song with a good message in it


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

BlackJackDJ21
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we need more positive songs like this i would spin it


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

midwestDJalliance
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this is a real song that real people will relate to put it on and let it spin


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DJ_italia_primo
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my english is not good very just want to say this i like this song much very ...... ciao bella


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

Kamille_Mars
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great song i'm really feeling the words the beat is ok but the voice and the words really carry the song


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DjmarvellousMark
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DjmarvellousMark
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keep making inspirational music


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DJ_UNPLUGGED_RAW
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family told me this song was the real deal and yeah it is i'm feeling it big time


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

majestyDJs09
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she can really sing the beat is a little lack luster but the song is well written and she sounds good singing it i think a more suitable beat is needed but other wise very good work


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

bettyscratch
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bettyscratch
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i really like all your work i love what you did on Believer and i love what you did with this too we need songs like this for this day and age keep making powerful music


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

irabeanmac
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nice tune


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

4theluvofitall
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ok i'm hearnig what you're saying the song is good but a better beat would make it great


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

jonathonblack26
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don't lay me off that's some real sh-t


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DJPrettyRicky
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in the time of recession and lost wages it's good to see a star be on the level of a regular person


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

ericRosemann
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great contribution to todays music world


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DJ_EROC
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DJ_EROC
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my homie yaboy amc sent me this link and i must admit the song is a banger i'm really digging the whole story behind the song


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

beathoveen
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the song is very well written i just don't think the beat fits it perfectly but generally it's pretty good i actually like the fact that you hit a social point that is affecting the world of today


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

ronniemac22
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you have beautiful vocals but the music is not the best but i'm a real big fan of great voices and that's why you deserve the 5 stars that i give you but i would still love to hear this song on a softer more friendly beat


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

the_Grammy_guy
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the_Grammy_guy
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you have the vocals to be one of the best so keep making good music you will reach the top


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

floridaDJflex
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floridaDJflex
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pretty nice song great concept


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

spinmixter
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this is a good song good sound would like to hear it sang to a different tempo maybe a different peat would make it a perfect song but still some of the better vocals i've heard online


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

makegoodchoices
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makegoodchoices
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really like the sound of this song


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

michaelmontecarlo
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michaelmontecarlo
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showing support for a very talented and great singer keep entertaining us


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

crushin_the_haters
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i like the creativity but not so much the music but this girl can really blow her tone is amazing


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

roscoePcoltrain
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roscoePcoltrain
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this is a good song with real meaning behind it


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

Pro_Air200
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yeah i agree with you RPC this song really does have a real good meaning behind it so i'm really liking that about it


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

john_sadek
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hey girl you have a true gift from god your voice is a true talent


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

glasshouseDJ_ruff
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glasshouseDJ_ruff
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got the link from ya-boy amc and i got to say he's right i really like this song the story behind it is great


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

DJ-RAY_RAY
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YA-BOY A.M.C sent me the link to this site to check his home girl shire out i been spining the song the did together called Believer and i been a fan of hers since hearing that and this is just another great vocal performance for her granted the beat is a little lack luster her strong voice saves this song big time so she get's the 5 stars for being a great vocalist


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

spinmasterrazi
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spinmasterrazi
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hey ray i'm razi i in germany i spin songs for yaboy amc over here he sent me the link aswell i try to get some more u.s. connects hit me up ok thanks and yeah this is a great song i like it alot


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

bowwserr
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WOW. The ratings on this song are all over the place. I find it very interesting when you come across a song like this, because it shows you that every song is going to have its fans and its....well, non-fans. I personally am not a strong fan of this song. Not because she's not a well-known artist....just am not feeling it. I'll put it in rotation, though, cause she doin her thing. But she needs to come harder next time.


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

ice_cold_glacier
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yeah i agree with you bowwserr but i would'nt put this garbage into rotation i mean keep it real this song is horrible the girl can sing a little that's about it the beat is horrible and the total timing and delivery is way off sounds like she just laid some vocals over any old beat i'm gonna rate it with 2 stars only because i hate to just give out 1 star but this is not a hit not a radio jam this is just plain old not hot at all


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

lemondroponthabeat
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yeah i'm with you guys i really read all the comments and i don't know maybe my computer is playing a totally different song but what i heard was absolutly horrid Bowwserr is right i'm just not feeling it either and i think bowwserr and the cold glacier were being very generous with there ratings too bad there's not a negative rating on this site


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

Tea_da_balla
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i am actually a fan of Shire' i loved moving on and i really like the song believer with yaboy amc i was kinda hoping for more from this song when i saw the link on myspace but i'm kinda let down by this song but i do love her voice keep singing girl


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

B_Girl_Stance
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yeah i like the positive message in the song it's good for the internet but i think it'snot really ready for radio i think it could be a good album filler but not a hit single


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

anna_bella
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got the hit on myspace and i have to say i like it we need more inspirational songs


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

maurice_mac
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showing support for a great cause is why i'm here


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

phil_green09
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i like it


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

big_paulM
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yeah it's kool beat could have been better but i support positive songs


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

frankielue
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yeah it's positive so that's a plus


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

DJ_JBLUE
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the song does give you something to think about but the track is less desired with a better beat this could be a hit but i do really like the creativity and Shire can sing real good so that saved this song for me


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

moveifyouwanna
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i got the link and i'm here showing luv for my real people we got you


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

alfieomg1
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sweetchinmusic
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ill_ride_4_U
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i loved your work on Believer you have very strong vocals and this song is another good one with a great message keep making music that counts


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

wayne_wonderq
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thomas_mason90
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james_monroe
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pretty good work keep it up


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

DJ_RIOmack
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the big homie yaboy amc put me up on to Shire' she's really talented and very versitile skies the limit and this song shows that she's also a real person and we like that


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

jason_marz
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great song i'm luving the message in this song great substance keep making songs with meaning


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

grace_gold
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keep the heat coming you have a beautiful voice


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

cainedunigan
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the people have spoken


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

jennie_klo
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p_richards
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benjamin_button
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nice song


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

billie_valentine
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don't lay me off that's what i'm saying to my boss right now i'm feeling that real talk ya-boy amc told me this was a hit and he was right


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

djglassjoe
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djglassjoe
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showing support for that realness


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

pimpin_ken
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ok i'm feeling it


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

coreyon
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keep doing it for the real people


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

monjour
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i'm a believer in you and your music so i'm loving this just as much as i loved believer


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

mason_james
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this song is on some real life things for real


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

msrossmoore
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i can really relate to this song


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

howardEvans
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yaboyamc hooked me to this link and now i'm a fan of yours aswell you're a great vocalist and i love the real factor about this song


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

weflyHigH09
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good song


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

larry_luv_1
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we do it for the realest you know who put us up on this so keep up the good work and we'll keep supporting


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

valuecity_DJs
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got the link invite from my good friend YBA so i'm here giving my 2cents solid vocals i would love to hear this song on a different beat a little more mellow but still you have my support you deserve to be heard


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

johnsals
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i been a believer in shire since i heard her on Believer with yaboy amc and she delivers once again


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

showtimeonhbo
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it's good to hear a song that i can relate to thank you for the link


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

aaahhMoney
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the girl can blow like crazy people should check out her site she has some fire on there


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

noahsark
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keep doing it for the real people


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

mrsnieceR
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i can totally relate to this song


Posted on Apr 04, 2009    

henry_jackson
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i only listen to the best my people sent me the link and the girl can sing bottom line


Posted on Apr 05, 2009    

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