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Solange Knowles - I Decided
Artist: Solange Knowles
Producer: Neptunes
Album: Soul Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams
Label: Terrible Records
Trying to make a name for herself by stepping outside of big sister Beyonce‘s shadow, Solange Knowles has moved from Columbia to Geffen and will launch her sophomore album, the concept-oriented Soul Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams, later this year. The first single, I’ve Decided, has a distinct Broadway atmosphere and combines Solange’s vocals with a piano-tap beat courtesy of the Neptunes (who’ve worked plenty with her big sis’ boyfriend). While the 21-year-old has a long way to go before she can even dream of filling her sister’s shoes, they’ll be ready and waiting when she starts stepping.
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Song has a classy feel. She does have a long way to go before she gets up to Beyonce's level, she isn't as strong as a singer, and this track isn't as good as anything Beyonce has put out, but with a little push, I think she'll get somewhere, that's just not to say a Rihanna or Beyonce level.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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I think the point is to not compare her to Beyonce. She's not her, so let's stop wanting her to be and let's rate the song based on Solange. It has a fresh, jazz approach to it that many R&B female singers are not embarking on currently. I like it. It goes in rotation definitely....it's not super-duper hot, but for some reason it deserves a little more than just rotation, so I give it 4 stars, that's really more like a roundup from a 3.7 officially.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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.. Points for orriginality!!
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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Muzzie I understand you if you say that also after an improvement she couldn't reach her sister's level...but to say that Rihanna stands at a high level it's an exaggeration in my opinion! Rihanna has a great team which writes good songs for her, she has a solid appearance, but she can't sing (listen to her live, she's absolutely unable to sing decently)! I bet Solange can sing much, much better than her! This is not my type of song but I give it 3 stars for the originality...would not go on my iPod, though
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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a little amy whineshouse a little diana rosss nicee
sexyier then , but she a little jermain Jackson though! |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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PRETTY COOL
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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Are y'all kidding?
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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She is actually starting to look like her sister; which is a welcoming improvement! I like the old 50's style song. Her vocals are developing to a strong point and she is getting closer to her sister's sound as well...another great improvement. I like what I hear from her. I can't believe the Neptunes made this beat! What a surprise!!! Great Track. Definitely a Banger! Something different from both the producer and Solange. Good Work!
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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Solange has a bright future. I hope, as members have mentioned already, that she can step away from her big sis' and do her own damn thing. Its hard to match up to an A-list act, and to start your career that way is not fair. Solid overall.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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I LIKE IT. SHE HAS A OLDER SOUND. GOOD MUSIC
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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Not impressed with the voice at all....The song is different, but a better voice could have really worked it...
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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I am more impressed that this is a Neptunes beat than Solange--I am in awe. I really dig this beat. A nice old R&B tune with a 21st century touch.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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Im liking the beat... Definatley the beat is what makes the song.. Not sure if I like her voice or not...
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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OMG! She can't SING! Is this song from her 3rd grade dance recital? Big sis can't even pave the way. Solange is being forced upon deaf ears.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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It's alright. Definetly not a hit though. A good music video could boost the song though.
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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cool 50's style beat here . solange 's got a good voice itz my first time hearing her. not really what i like but i can see dis track gettin radio play
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2008 |
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It's got a kind of Jazz-Blues beat. She gonna b compared 2 Beyonce all the time and that might be a disadvantage. But like Dj mcm said it does have a Amy Winehouse flow. It's not a hit but i think she could be good.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2008 |
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im glad she's goin' for a different genre with this song. this album may not do the best when it comes out, but at least we can expect to see her on Broadway
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2008 |
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Better than i expected
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2008 |
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UMM NOT 4 ME...
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2008 |
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the song is not all that not a first single choice anyways but it does make her voice sound like it has the potentiall to be really powerfull.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2008 |
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I see alot of bulshit ratings on this one.......to each his own.......but if people can stop comparing to B and judge on her alone....this sounds alot better than some of the bulshit out these days.....she has come along way even though she still has a long way to go.....not to mention for some odd reason she starting to look good as hell or maybe its just that picture...but hey this is a real good joint in my opinion
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2008 |
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HER VOiCE HAS gROWN!
i GiVE PROPz 2 HER 4 TRYiN' 2 gET OUTTA bEYONCEz SHADOW(WHiCH iS HARd)..gUD 2 SEE HER bACC ON dA SCREEN! |
| Posted on Mar 22, 2008 |
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Its not bad, dis song will probably grow on me. She still got a ways 2 go 2 even touch B, but its still cool.
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2008 |
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She looks good
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| Posted on Mar 24, 2008 |
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I like the Jazzy feel to it I probably wouldn't put this in my rotation but I like it though.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2008 |
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I like the neo-soul lookin pic and this is a nice sonq...
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2008 |
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R YOU PEOPLE ON HERE CRAZY OR JUST DEAF... YES SHE IS STARTING TO LOOK LIKE HER SISTER BUT VOCALLY -HELL- NO! SHE SOUNDS MORE LIKE LATOYA LUCKETT AND THIS SONG STRAIGHT SUCK'S ASS. DONT GET ME WRONG I LIKE SOLONGE AND I WANT HER TO COME WITH IT BUT THIS SONG -NO- I THINK BEYONCE' COULD HAVE MADE IT WORK BUT SOLO NEEDS SOMETHING MORE SNAPPY MORE SASSY.
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2008 |
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Trash! If you listen she is tryin so hard.. Almost like she is straining.. Like she is constipated or something..
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2008 |
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This takes me back to my mom's motown days. I like the song. I wish someone else was singing it.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2008 |
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Very different. I like it.
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| Posted on May 08, 2008 |
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LOVE IT. LOVE IT..SHE DEFINETELY HAS A NICE VOICE
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| Posted on May 21, 2008 |
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hot
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2008 |
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I love it She really can sing and I hope her family put in the effort to support her like they do Beyonce'. This Girl voice is Beautiful.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2008 |
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Love it! this song has a lot more soul to it than other people (beyonce)
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2008 |
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I think people need to stop hating. this is hot, i was actually looking for this song. what female has a hotter song right now? Yall keep comparing her to sis but B can't really sing to me, yeah she has a strong voice but compared to old whitney, mariah, tina marie, No! so stop don't mistake hits for sing ability. Wyclef had a hit that he sang on. Does that mean he can sing. Stop rating based on "she going in a different direction than beyonce" that's the same as comparing them. the song has soul. My boys may clown me but this is going in the ride. grown man music
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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Hot song, and I love the video!
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2008 |
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