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Unique - Maniac
Artist: Unique
Producer: Ty Deals and Jon Jon Traxx
Album: None (Promo Single)
Label: Star Power Media/ Impact Records
Here’s a fun fact for y’all: before Michael Sembello’s Maniac became the theme to Flashdance, the song was about a serial killer. That’s right; inspired by a horror film of the same title (“Maniac,” not “Flashdance”) the record boasted the unspeakably bad chorus: “He’s a maniac, maniac that’s for sure. / He will kill your cat and nail him to the door.” No kidding. Anyway, R&B hopeful (and Booth newcomer) Unique splits the difference on his loose reinterpretation of the ‘80s staple, a promo single dedicated to a girl he loves despite the fact that she’s absolutely nuts. Ty Deals and Jon Jon Traxx handle production duties, serving up a rock-infused beat as the singer fills listeners in on his romantic troubles, lamenting the fact that he’s fallen for an obsessive, over-possessive, verbally-abusive lunatic. Catchy melody? Check. Sadly relatable theme? Double-check. Looks like the Brooklyn native may have a hit on his hands – that is, if he survives the woman in question’s wrath upon hearing the song (I suggest hiding the kitchen knives, dude). Keep your fingers crossed, and your browsers locked to the Booth for all the latest.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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For those who remember the original "Maniac," I have a feeling that Unique's Booth debut will be viewed as slightly corny (that is what happens when you borrow/sample from 70's and 80's hits.) For those who are too young to remember (or who chose to wisely forget), however, Unique is rather impressive. This is a fun song.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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Not really comparing the original to this, two different sounds. Anyway, this has huge potential. I'm getting a sense of Taio Cruz/Jason Derulo, and that's good company to have with what Unique is aiming for. This can climb Top40 radio and make him some $$ on the itunes singles chart.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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i liked it but i felt like i was supposed to hear a "thats for sure" somewhere. and most importantly i wanted to hear that "thats for sure" i almost gave this song 2 stars because of it. Just once thats all i ask.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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As an 80s baby of course I have flashbacks to flashdance, but this has transformed that concept so much it's definitely something brand new.
Really impressed by everything here, from the vocals to the production to the concept. Let's work on getting some more Unique up on the site.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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It looks like right now people are afraid to give this 4 stars. Well he managed to completely change up what was a classic so that he can't really be compared to it, and it definitely is going to have appeal to todays radio audience. Nice Job.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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Im loving this!!! This is probally the best song of the day... I cant stop listening to this... Its gonna be on the radio... I dont see how it wont be. This is such an fun song. I like it better than the original. Unique is really great.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 490 |
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Good song but he sounds too much like chris brown on this song imo. I'd like to hear more from him before I pass judgement
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2011 |
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INSANEEEE BANGERRR !!!!!! ENOUGH SAID!!!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2011 |
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man!!! i love this guys voice! the song is soo catchy! can we get more Unique!! i jus bought my copy on itunes!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2011 |
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Hot Joint!! The homie Unique been doing his thing the best is ahead of him keep it up and for those of yall that dont know yall can find this joint on itunes. . . . Get money, spend money and Stay fly!!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
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Corny? yes, but they all say that about Steve Miller's The Joker ("Some people call me the Space Cowboy / some call me the gangster of love"). But that doesn't mean it's not a good song. I'll give him props cause he's a Jay Sean killer.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2011 |
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