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Post by Jay D83 on Apr 17, 2017 14:55:52 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of the song. I'm not the target audience though. I've moved on to Urban AC stuff. Hopefully it does big things for her. I'm still rooting for ha!
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Post by Zinc. on Apr 17, 2017 19:24:23 GMT -5
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 18, 2017 1:43:16 GMT -5
Toya did work with the same producer but her track was reproduced with additional elements (by a second producer) instead of it being a straight jack (which itself is not unheard of especially among these lesser-known/unknown producers; see Tamar's "ASAP", which was a pure recycle of J. Holiday's "Wrong Turn"). I knew Used To sounded too familiar but any sympathy I would've had for Lyrica has been replaced by laughter at the numerous drags over her accusing a multi-platinum, Grammy-award winning singer with almost 2 decades experience of purposely stealing from and wanting to be a replica of a failed Timbaland protégé-turned-B-list songwriter/reality TV "star".
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Apr 18, 2017 1:45:56 GMT -5
So performing a song on Love and Hip Hop is the new come-up...ok sis.
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Post by JC. Da Don on May 5, 2017 10:04:39 GMT -5
1 week away. I'm sure the album will be a bop
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Post by think pink. on May 6, 2017 0:31:48 GMT -5
Wow! I didn't even realize the album is out so soon. She's done zero promotion for this project. Not even a radio interview. Yikes.
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Post by Ty on May 6, 2017 22:06:29 GMT -5
Just watched the videos of "B2L" and "Used To" again. It's been a while since the last time I needed an album so bad.
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Post by think pink. on May 8, 2017 20:12:39 GMT -5
Is she really not going to promote this album outside of Instagram?
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Post by JC. Da Don on May 8, 2017 23:43:41 GMT -5
She'll be on The Breakfast Club tomorrow morning.
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Post by Ling-Ling on May 9, 2017 6:44:20 GMT -5
OMG, this comes out Friday!? The opening for this is going to be abysmal.
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Post by Caviar on May 9, 2017 6:45:33 GMT -5
I don't care what it sells. I just want QUALITY and she's been serving it. She does need a promo campaign at some point.
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Post by Ling-Ling on May 9, 2017 8:48:13 GMT -5
I mean, I agree, I like all three tracks so far. But she'll be lucky to crack 25,000 sold (overall, not talking opening weekend). I know she's fairly D-list as a celebrity, but she could easily book Wendy Williams and The Real, I mean... ANYTHING.
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Post by stunnedout on May 9, 2017 8:55:10 GMT -5
I don't understand what these artists are doing these days and not booking gigs to promote. I know it isn't that simple to book a talk show, but LaToya's name should be able to pull a spot on Wendy and The Real. Even if she has to talk about Beyoncé to do it....I mean The Real has joseline Hernandez hosting for a week, I know LaToya is a bigger celeb than that.
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Post by Wavey✨️ on May 9, 2017 14:38:25 GMT -5
Well, she did go to eOne.
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Post by stunnedout on May 9, 2017 15:32:59 GMT -5
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Post by Ty on May 9, 2017 21:43:50 GMT -5
I'm glad she threw her money at these fantastic visuals instead of promos. She knows she's working for her fans. She might work her ass off promoting the album and make it sell 5k more. But I don't think that's what she wants.
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Post by SHOOTER on May 11, 2017 18:10:51 GMT -5
I'm Ready Show Me Used To My Love Worlds Apart Higher Disconnected
On first listen: Boring ass album.
On second and third listen: not as dynamic as Lady Love due to the producers she chose but there's a solid EP in here somewhere for sure. I want her to win regardless so I hope Bey doesn't pop tomorrow and completely overshadow her release day. :lol:
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Post by Caviar on May 11, 2017 18:52:05 GMT -5
Omg...that's a terrible review. I hope I'm able to play it through like her other albums.
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Post by Ling-Ling on May 11, 2017 19:47:21 GMT -5
It's a very smooth listen... maybe a little too smooth? It really starts to lose it's grip in the last third. The hooks are too subtle and it would benefit from a few more tempo shifts, but I like the vibe she went for and the production is really nice throughout. I could definitely listen to it all the way through multiple times. Do all the songs stick? Not at all. But nothing is so awful I had to push the forward button ("Weekend" is close though, something about it grates).
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Post by Linnethia Monique on May 11, 2017 20:04:39 GMT -5
It seriously lacks noticeable hooks that aren't drowned out by auto-tuned groans. The only real track besides Used To that I outright love is Show Me. That really needs to be the next visual and single because Urban AC is going to eat that up.
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Post by SHOOTER on May 11, 2017 21:29:33 GMT -5
Omg...that's a terrible review. I hope I'm able to play it through like her other albums. I listened again on the way home and it's very smooth but there's no strong hooks and melodies to pull you in and make you wanna press repeat plus she tries to throw in some modern sounds (i.e. trap) that could've been a lot stronger in the hands of a more capable producer. Show Me is the only record that screams "single" to me. Backyard BBQ jam for summer 2017 for sure.
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Post by Zinc. on May 12, 2017 0:23:25 GMT -5
Well damn. Should I consider even listening? These reviews. 💀
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Post by stunnedout on May 12, 2017 0:28:05 GMT -5
This is easily her best album. I don't know what y'all listening to.
My favs:
Worlds apart My love I'm ready B2L In the name Higher Loving you Disconnected
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Post by SHOOTER on May 12, 2017 1:47:16 GMT -5
I rest my case.
Grey has been added to my list. The lyrics are clever and Luda's flow always gets me.
#43 on iTunes main chart but #1 on R&B. On sale at Target for $8.99.
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Post by Ling-Ling on May 12, 2017 5:00:02 GMT -5
This is easily her best album. I don't know what y'all listening to. You might be right. Her first album has dated so badly production-wise, I skip quite a few tracks. And the back half of her second album is way too filler heavy. I do think the highlights on her second album are way stronger than the highlights on this one. My review was mixed, but I don't think it's a bad album at all. This is by far the most consistent production she's ever had. But most of it is more vibe and chill music than actual catchy music. And there's nothing wrong with that, there are tons of albums that I use just for that purpose. I can put this on at work on repeat and not have to skip anything, but will I be singing this album when I'm randomly walking down the street because the songs are stuck in my head? I doubt it.
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Post by Jay D83 on May 12, 2017 6:13:29 GMT -5
Ugh. I can tell I'm not going to like this. Ah well.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on May 12, 2017 8:03:41 GMT -5
"Show Me" got me outta bed this morning in a great mood! I've also warmed up to "Grey" after a few listens. It's smooth and the melody of the verses remind me of another song.
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Post by Ty on May 12, 2017 8:23:40 GMT -5
Grey Worlds Apart Used To Show Me Loving You In the Name
Love this album. Effortlessly good. "Grey" is such a earworm.
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Post by SHOOTER on May 12, 2017 12:01:37 GMT -5
Up to #24 on iTunes. Come through 5k!
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Post by bat1990 on May 12, 2017 12:12:27 GMT -5
Wow, I thought this wasn't coming for a long time!
I will say that about eOne, they at least release albums. Tweet, LeToya, SWV, Michelle Williams, hopefully En Vogue.
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