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Yolanda Renee - Gurl From the Hood
Artist: Yolanda Renee
Producer: Kwame
Album: Promo Single
Label: Universal Republic/Brooklands
Yolanda Renee may have recently inked a deal with Universal Republic, but the singer isn’t letting success go to her head – as far as she’s concerned, she’s still the ambitious, street-smart Gurl From the Hood she was when she first entered the game. On her latest promo single (and Booth debut), the Jamaica, Queens-bred singer teams up with a musical heavyweight from the other Jamaica to put a 2009 spin on a reggae classic. Veteran beatsmith Kwame‘s Caribbean groove, sampled from the late “Crown Prince of Reggae,” Dennis Brown’s Stay at Home, should get heads nodding as Renee showcases her tenacious brand of soul, looking back on the obstacles she’s had to surmount to get to where she is today and pledging never to forget where she came from. In addition to contributing background vocals throughout, dancehall icon Beenie Man vouches for Yolanda’s street cred – and her sex appeal – in a gruff guest verse. Will this up-and-comer’s unique blend of hood, soul and reggae add up to pop stardom? Only time will tell, but those who like what they’re hearing can keep it locked to our front page for all of Renee’s latest tunes.
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I thought she sounded fresh on here and I liked the production from Kwame. Sometimes I need a little dancehall/pop in my life. Beenie Man was cool. I'll give this a 3.5 but round up.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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I'm a fan... let's hear more.
Shouts to Kwame. 
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Different....but I like it! The artist has a gr8 sound . Looking forward to hearing more songs from her
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Smooth as hell, kind of reminds me of Jazmine Sullivan on a reggae tip. You can't go wrong with this one, turn it up.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 222 |
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lmao "emotionally dead" could have been the right assessment. Yolanda Renee needed to bring more energy to this song. She needed to take greater risks with the vocals (i.e. like the risk she took from 3:00-3:04). The production was fresh and pleasant. Especially, when they slowed down the tempo and sped it up again (I like that lol). Overall, it's not bad, it's a good start.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Basically, I want to see more range from Renee.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 100 |
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Real smooth.. 3.5, agree with Reliable. She definitely played it safe...however it works here
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Forgot to rate
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Baby can sang. Kwame???? I like the mix of her voice with Beenie's reggae sound. I would like to hear more from Ms Yolanda Renee.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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not sure it's my type of song, but she's got great vocals and the song is fresh
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2009 |
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interesting artist. hope there's coming more soon. I like her voice.
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2009 |
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Nice!
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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i like the vibe of this, its good 2 c kwame making dope music
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2009 |
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it's ok i like it
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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Hott somethin about the beat really hooks me I'mma give it a 3.5 but it's not quite there so Im gonna round down
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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this is nice.
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2009 |
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Lovin this one!
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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itz good i just wish the beat was better and the reggea was out and another rapper was in and this wuda done a repeat on ur ipod...but seriously this is a plain 3
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| Posted on Jan 09, 2010 |
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