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Post by youngstunna07 on Nov 9, 2012 11:33:54 GMT -5
 Alicia premeires her new ballad "Brand New Me", I think she first performed the song at the ITunes Music Festival. But here is the studio version, not sure if this is the second single but I sure wouldn't mind it being!  This is such a beautiful ballad good job Alicia!  You can listen to it here: www.rap-up.com/2012/11/09/new-music-alicia-keys-brand-new-me/ |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2012 11:36:19 GMT -5
This isn't bad, but it just sounds like any old Alicia Keys album track. I also think this is way too mellow and not Urban enough to be the bonafide Urban smash she needs. I was hoping she'd come harder with her second single after I was disappointed in "Girl On Fire". As someone who's liked the majority of her singles, I've actually lost a lot of interest in this project based on the singles.
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Post by youngstunna07 on Nov 9, 2012 11:42:15 GMT -5
Yes I can this struggling to be a huge urban hit, cause its not a hard hitting club banger type of song. But I don't see why this can't be a hit on Urban AC, Pop, and Rhythmic.
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Post by allow that on Nov 9, 2012 11:43:26 GMT -5
 Still waiting and waiting for a radio tune... But what kind of non-event is this? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2012 11:44:14 GMT -5
I don't see this being a hit at CHR/Pop if "Girl On Fire" doesn't become a considerable CHR/Pop hit first. Also I don't think this is beat driven enough for Rhythmic.
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Post by allow that on Nov 9, 2012 11:45:54 GMT -5
Forget CHR/Pop and Rhythmic. Will this even make a dent at Urban? It's like a 90's adult contemporary power ballad minus the power.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 9, 2012 11:53:12 GMT -5
What kinda boredom? Zzzzz
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Post by youngstunna07 on Nov 9, 2012 11:53:46 GMT -5
I don't see this being a hit at CHR/Pop if "Girl On Fire" doesn't become a considerable CHR/Pop hit first. Also I don't think this is beat driven enough for Rhythmic. How did Someone Like You do on Rhythmic??? I don't see any major difference between the two, they're both piano driven. So if SLY was able to be a huge hit on Pop and Rhythmic I don't see why this song can't be. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2012 11:59:07 GMT -5
I don't have the exact Rhythmic peak for "Someone Like You," but it's important to note that a dance remix helped to propel that song at Rhythmic.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Nov 9, 2012 12:55:38 GMT -5
I want the duet w/Maxwell. That's the only thing I'm really anticipating for.
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Post by Live Your Life on Nov 9, 2012 13:06:43 GMT -5
I actually don't think this is too bad; it has a strong melody. But it's definitely too Pop (and boring) for Urban radio. Something with this project is so off.
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Post by musicalsoul on Nov 9, 2012 13:13:27 GMT -5
Happy to see the studio version didn't change much from the live version. That beat change on the bridge is going to have to grow on me but I still enjoy this. NO to it possibly being the second single though.
Love Alicia, and she keeps stressing that there's a new her and whatnot but to be honest the music isn't really reflecting that. This and the three other tracks that I've heard from the album all sound nice but are more inline with what I've come to expect from her (post-As I Am era). Hope to be pleasantly surprised when listening to rest of the album.
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Post by Sir Benji on Nov 9, 2012 13:25:00 GMT -5
The arrangement is gorgeous and Emeli is such an amazing songwriter. This sounds like something that will do well in the UK. I don't see this really doing anything here in the states.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Nov 9, 2012 14:30:32 GMT -5
This is absolutely beautiful.....classy.....and deep. I love it.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Nov 9, 2012 14:37:28 GMT -5
This is beautiful, I like it! :)
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Post by doak on Nov 9, 2012 15:46:35 GMT -5
Amazing!
Love the build up.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2012 16:07:12 GMT -5
I really like this. But as a single? No.
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Post by doak on Nov 9, 2012 16:07:22 GMT -5
I've been listening since the iTunes festival. Sounds even better in the studio. Not sure about this being a second single.
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Post by Method2Madness on Nov 9, 2012 16:32:10 GMT -5
I don't see this being a hit at CHR/Pop if "Girl On Fire" doesn't become a considerable CHR/Pop hit first. Also I don't think this is beat driven enough for Rhythmic. How did Someone Like You do on Rhythmic??? I don't see any major difference between the two, they're both piano driven. So if SLY was able to be a huge hit on Pop and Rhythmic I don't see why this song can't be. Adele Someone Like You peaked at #21 on Rythmic |
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Post by CedricCed on Nov 9, 2012 19:04:27 GMT -5
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Post by Me. I Am Justin... on Nov 9, 2012 20:01:51 GMT -5
I'm extremely underwhelmed...
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Post by nfl46 on Nov 9, 2012 22:12:10 GMT -5
I can't wait to see those first week sales.
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Post by Method2Madness on Nov 9, 2012 23:04:03 GMT -5
this sounds like this should be the last song on an album..not single material
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Post by Dammn Baby on Nov 9, 2012 23:58:19 GMT -5
Hard to believe these are the singles after the stellar Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart and Unthinkable (I'm Ready).
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Post by vantiboy3 on Nov 10, 2012 6:02:32 GMT -5
It's a Promo single. NOT the second single.
And yes, that is confirmed.
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Post by KingB on Nov 10, 2012 8:46:13 GMT -5
talk about some good sleep
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Post by allow that on Nov 10, 2012 11:14:15 GMT -5
Also from "New Day" to "Girl On Fire" to this.
OK WE GET IT ALICIA YOU HAD AN EPIPHANY.
Now go back to making a love jam kthnx.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2012 12:02:06 GMT -5
Yeah, these self-help anthems are not doing it for me.
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Post by vantiboy3 on Nov 10, 2012 12:30:10 GMT -5
This is THE perfect album opener for her. Introducing the world to that classic AKeys, with a new attitude!  [red]....your words don't burn me anymore....it's just a brand new kinda me![/red] |
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Post by Kishi KCM on Nov 10, 2012 12:44:40 GMT -5
There's no irony in folks here having a negative reaction to songs with positive words and messages. Some of you need this music.
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