Solange - Sol-Angel & the Hadley St. Dreams [#9]

[jord]

Solange Knowles, releases her sophmore album on Aug. 26th. She has taken a modern take on 60's/70's/Motown and has worked with a list of producers such as Cee-Lo, Pharrel and Mark Ronson and has collaborated with Q-Tip, Lil' Wayne and Estelle.

The first single "I Decided" is available on iTunes now, and she just shot the music video for it with Melina (Kitty Kat, Green Light).

God Given Name
T.O.N.Y
Dancing In The Dark
Would've Been The One
Sandcastle Disco
I Decided
Valentines Day
6 O'clock Blues
Ode To Marvin
I Told You So
Cosmic Journey
This Bird
I Decided Part 2
ChampagneCroniKnightCap

It's out there.
Get it.
Support good and real music.

[MrsMasen]

i cant wait to get this album...the music is so different from whats out right now...its refreshing...go solange!

[jord]

i wish i lived in the US because I can't purcahse I Decided and I really want the HQ version.

[**βécky**™]

Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL Set to Release Sophomore Album SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams on August 26th
Monday April 21, 9:05 pm ET
VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE, 'I DECIDED,' PRODUCED BY PHARRELL, BEING SHOT - IN LOS ANGELES ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur, Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ready to set the world on fire with a sound that is sure to breathe life into a sometimes stagnant music scene. With her sophomore set, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, on her new label home of Geffen Records through Music World Entertainment, Solange takes us through a walk in yesteryear with an uber modern twist. SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams is due for release on August 26th.



On SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, SoL-AngeL enlisted help from producers and songwriters that she knew would capture the sound she wanted to project instantly; but getting them to believe in her wasn't easy.

"I literally had to beg Cee-Lo to listen to my music but once he did he signed on immediately," states the giddy SoL-AngeL. "We wrote and recorded 'T.O.N.Y' and 'Sandcastle Disco' (produced by Soul Shock) that same week. Producer Jack Splash joined in to produce 'T.O.N.Y' and went on to produce two more songs for me: 'Would've Been the One' and 'Ode To Marvin,' my special take on Mr. Gaye's 'What's going On,' both of which I wrote with Splash and Makeba."

For the remainder of the album SoL-AngeL went on to work with Pharrell for the finger-snapping, feel-good first single "I Decided," Lil Wayne makes an intoxicated guest appearance on "Champagnechronicnightcap," Bilal helps write and appears on "Cosmic Journey" and "Wanna Go Back," which Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry lends vocals to, and Raphael Saddiq produces the soulfully insightful, "Same Song, Different Man," which features Estelle.

"By the end of the project, I had worked with all of the producers and artists I had ever dreamed of including Q-Tip, Boards of Canada and Mark Ronson," states SoL-AngeL. "When I got a call saying the legendary Lamont Dozier would take the time out to write with little old me I was ecstatic beyond words."

The video for "I Decided," directed by the creative Melina, will offer the viewer a glimpse of who Solange, the visionary, really is: It is the ultimate pop art piece. Its psychedelic, it's adventurous, it's colorful and not so colorful, it's intelligent, and it's the inner makings of Solange. "I love pop art; in fact I am a painter myself and have several pieces under my belt that I haven't put on display but soon plan to." The "I Decided" video deals with pop culture from the 60s to the future. It displays SoL-AngeL in settings from American Bandstand, to the Civil Rights Movement, to New Wave, and finally a "Cosmic Journey" future.

SoL-AngeL's love of music started at an early age when she became a classically trained ballerina and a jazz, tap, and modern dancer. She began touring internationally as a dancer for Destiny's Child when she was 13 years old and then she began to mix and match musical styles she experienced in Europe, Africa, Asia, Mexico and Australia with what she loved from America which was sounds from the 60's and 70's. Her influences from that era range from Shuggie Otis -- who made the original "Strawberry Letter 23," to The Supremes and the Marvelettes, to Dusty Springfield, to Marvin Gaye, and to Minnie Riperton. A wide range of sounds from a young lady that will definitely give you what you least expect.

[**βécky**™]

[**βécky**™]

Ohyea, the Freemasons Remix of I Decided 1000x better than the original.
and i like "'Sandcastle Disco " too.

www.myspace.com/solange

[Linnethia Monique]

I Decided is such a smooth ass track. I still haven't gotten tired of it yet.

[XXIX]

Apr 24, 2008 20:12:38 GMT -5 **βécky**™ said:

Ohyea, the Freemasons Remix of I Decided 1000x better than the original.
and i like "'Sandcastle Disco " too.

www.myspace.com/solange

LOL @ Tina having a MySpace page.

Wow... that remix is good... I would also say better.

[LC3]

Apr 24, 2008 20:12:38 GMT -5 **βécky**™ said:

Ohyea, the Freemasons Remix of I Decided 1000x better than the original.
and i like "'Sandcastle Disco " too.

www.myspace.com/solange

OMG! The remix is EXCELLENT!! The Freemasons are ridiculous!!

[George]

reminds me of...

[rdh: THE YONKAZ!]

More promo pics

[rdh: THE YONKAZ!]

Behind the scene footage for "I Decided" video.
www.cnn.com/video/#/video/showbiz/2008/04/25/red.carpet.report.cnn?iref=videosearch

[Eloqueen™]

That 1st pic reminds me of:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEes_ZjSmuo

[No Passengers On Her Plane!]

wow @ CNN .. and awww @ bee being there the whole day to support her lil sis

[#MusicMan]

I'm really diggin' the freemasons remix of I Decided.

[sdot23]

Solange Not Out To Top Sister Beyonce On New Album

May 16, 2008, 4:25 PM ET
Mariel Concepcion, N.Y.

Solange Knowles wastes no time setting the record straight about comparisons to older sister Beyonce on her sophomore album, "Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dream," due Aug. 26 via Music World/Geffen.

"I'm not her and never will be / two girls gone in different directions, striving towards the same galaxy / let my star light shine on its own / No, I'm no sister, I'm just my God-given name," Knowles sings on the appropriately titled opener "God Given Name."

"Solange wasn't concerned with being perfect on this album," the elder Knowles told Billboard.com. "Beyonce's already got pop and she's perfect at it. Solange just wanted to sing from the heart. She wants her feelings and emotions to touch you. That's why 'God Given Name' was purposely the first song -- so she can share with you how different she is."

Knowles definitely attempts to stray from her sister's staple sound on the upcoming album. With the help of producers the Neptunes, Jack Splash, Q-Tip and Mark Ronson, "Sol-Angel" is less pop, with more of a modern twist on hip-hop and R&B flecked with tinges of blues and jazz.

And, unlike her sister -- who has yet to go public about her relationship and recent marriage to rapper Jay-Z -- Solange has no reservations about sharing personal experiences. Tracks like the break-up song "Valentine's Day," the regretful "T.O.N.Y.," about a one-night stand, and the Pharrell-produced lead single "I Decided," all demonstrate her storytelling abilities.

Other tracks on the set include the Bilal-penned "Cosmic Journey," "Wanna Go Back" featuring Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry, the Estelle-assisted "Same Song, Different Man," "Champagnechronicnightcap," alongside Lil Wayne, and "SandCastle Disco," which is set to be the second single.

As previously reported, the video for "I Decided" is directed by Melina and features Knowles in settings from "American Bandstand," the Civil Rights movement, new wave and a "Cosmic Journey" atmosphere. It will be serviced to music television channels this month. "I Decided Pt. 2" featuring the Freemasons will be released as the first single in Europe in coming weeks.

In addition, Knowles has partnered with Wal Mart and plans on releasing a branded MP3 player soon. She will also embark on "The Art of Love" tour featuring Raheem Devaughn and Chrisette Michele starting next week, and although details were scant, she is currently negotiating another stateside tour and an international endorsement deal.

Knowles' 2003 debut, "Solo Star," via Music World/Columbia, reached No. 23 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and has sold 112,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan.

[LC3]

The full freemasons remix leaked...and its EXCELLENT! Its a PERFECT choice for summer European single!! GET IT SOLO!!

[rdh: THE YONKAZ!]

May 18, 2008 8:15:33 GMT -5 LC3 said:

The full freemasons remix leaked...and its EXCELLENT! Its a PERFECT choice for summer European single!! GET IT SOLO!!

youtube.com/watch?v=pUeZy8mdQ_w

Sandcastle Disco
youtube.com/watch?v=cNpOnkVGEpA

[PergiePerg]

damn, she looks horrific in all these promo pics. Im gonna have nightmares now :(

[jazzyskye10²]

Listen: Is Beyoncé's Sister a Harbinger of the Apocalypse?
Posted 5/21/2008 12:20:00 PM by Ryan Dombal

Solange
"Sandcastle Disco"

You know the world's about to come to a fiery end when a brand new leaked track by Beyoncé's sister is straight-up better than a brand new leaked track by Beyoncé. While B tries to chase Rihanna, Solange is doing her best Amy Winehouse on "Sandcastle Disco," an effervescent girl-group throwback.

Lauryn Hill's "That Thing" is another obvious reference point, and while Solange's vocal talents pale in comparison to Hill's (or Beyoncé's or Amy's), she doesn't try to overexert herself as she warns a Casanova, "You know that I'm fragile/ Baby, please don't blow me away." Between this and her equally impressive '60s-style single "I Decided," consider us officially interested in Solange the Artist. Apocalypse now.

3 and a half *'s out of 5


Link: www.blender.com/ListenIsBeyonc%C3%A9sSisteraHarbingeroftheApocalypse/Blender-Blog/blogs/1168/25565.aspx

[sephyrpatriq]

I love Sandcastle Disco!! She sounds so pretty :)

[6weeksatnumber7]

mini-review from the acerbic yet superb Pop Justice in the UK:

Solange's new album: better than her sister's last one

www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2592&Itemid=206

Beyonce's last album was rubbish.

Even based on just two tracks, her sister Solange's new album - 'Sol-Angel And The Hadley St Dreams' (!!!) - is better.

EXHIBIT A

The Pharrell-produced 'I Decided', which the Freemasons have turned into one of the summer's biggest pop tunes.


EXHIBIT B

'Sandcastle Disco' (?!) which is also very good indeed.

(Some other songs have leaked as well but they're not quite as good so we will ignore them.)

[GTG Migrate]

OMG MUSIC VIDEO WILL BE ON BET TODAY 106 + PARK!! OMFG!

[BeyoncéDC]

The Freemasons version of I Decided is hot. I didnt like the original version

[Callmeatomic]

May 22, 2008 15:37:36 GMT -5 BeyoncéDC said:

The Freemasons version of I Decided is hot. I didnt like the original version

YUP

The remix is amazing. Gives off the same energy as Crazy in Love almost. The original is rather lame.

[calluout]

They'll release the remix i bet, like with kelly work(worldwide smash). Beyonce is such a hack i cant wait for Solange to show her what talent really is

[S. Carter]

Solange, "I Decided" Live
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7vgkjgQYw

[SHOOTER]

[SWEET DREAMS]

Jun 2, 2008 22:38:27 GMT -5 S. Carter said:

Solange, "I Decided" Live
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7vgkjgQYw

Great performance solo! I enjoyed that. Love the Heatwave mix she added. She needs to perform at the BET awards or something. Aol Sessions would be hot too.

[LC3]

Jun 2, 2008 23:05:36 GMT -5 SHOOTER said:

What is this?