Leona Lewis - "Echo" Era (17th NOV 09)

[tsw2008]

Not produced by Timbaland. Either way the song sucks and the project is turning into a new fantasy ride.

[LeonaLewis]

James Fauntleroy, I think.

[Legend-ona Lewis]

It's just the demo, guys.
Sounds nice too. Hope it makes the album.
Though when I heard the title, "Don't Let Me Down", I was expecting it to be an attitude-laden uptempo--a la "U+Ur Hand" or "Before He Cheats."

[©!nful]

I like her vocals on the song, that's about it. It's too long, the lyrics don't flow properly, and the hook is weak. Could be good with some major reworking but that's pointless now the demo's leaked. Hope it doesn't make the album.

James Fauntleroy wrote it and Justin produced.

[Mike Tuinstra]

Sounds like filler to me. Nice track and all, definitely better than what I ever imagined something Justin Timberlake and Timbaland (whether he's involved or not) associated to sound like, but not quite there yet. It's still a demo I know. I like the bridge most, dislike the common backing beat.

[Legend-ona Lewis]

After a few listens, I really enjoy the melody of the song--it flows well and is pleasant to the ears. However, I find the lyrics to the chorus especially weak; how many times is the word "down" repeated?
Most importantly, to me, is that her vocals sounds incredible, so overall I am pleased with the track.

[Linnethia Monique]

Its produced by The Y's not just Justin and James.

[K.]

Aug 16, 2009 20:32:21 GMT -5 @deleted said:

She start the song saying ""f**kin' around..." ? LOL...

LMAO. I know!

[tsw2008]

Believe it or not she says: "Fork in the road", Leona would never say a bad word ;)

[blurple]

Eh, I don't like it. The other leaked demos are way stronger.

[BrokenArrow]

After a few listens, I think this track is gorgeous.

Its so anti-Leona, avoids any big notes, folky and just gorgeous vocals.

I love the way she can get that ethereal sound, like Enya.

[Jack]

Aug 17, 2009 4:44:42 GMT -5 BrokenArrow said:

After a few listens, I think this track is gorgeous.

Its so anti-Leona, avoids any big notes, folky and just gorgeous vocals.

I love the way she can get that ethereal sound, like Enya.

You don't think its tired by-the-numbers 'Americanized' rhythmic ballad Timbaland/Tedder bread and butter? That surprises me. Actually, wait, it doesn't. It's LEONA we're talking about this. If it were any other American starlet's demo you'd be complaining about its unoriginality. A little objectivity never hurt anybody.

[BrokenArrow]

Aug 17, 2009 6:32:49 GMT -5 Jack said:

Aug 17, 2009 4:44:42 GMT -5 BrokenArrow said:

After a few listens, I think this track is gorgeous.

Its so anti-Leona, avoids any big notes, folky and just gorgeous vocals.

I love the way she can get that ethereal sound, like Enya.

You don't think its tired by-the-numbers 'Americanized' rhythmic ballad Timbaland/Tedder bread and butter? That surprises me. Actually, wait, it doesn't. It's LEONA we're talking about this. If it were any other American starlet's demo you'd be complaining about its unoriginality. A little objectivity never hurt anybody.

No. its nothing like any of them.

It probably wouldn't hurt you to actually download and listen to it before posting comments.


Its not a TImbaland/Tedder track either, which would have known if you had read the above posts.

[Jack]

Aug 17, 2009 7:37:16 GMT -5 BrokenArrow said:

Aug 17, 2009 6:32:49 GMT -5 Jack said:

You don't think its tired by-the-numbers 'Americanized' rhythmic ballad Timbaland/Tedder bread and butter? That surprises me. Actually, wait, it doesn't. It's LEONA we're talking about this. If it were any other American starlet's demo you'd be complaining about its unoriginality. A little objectivity never hurt anybody.

No. its nothing like any of them.

It probably wouldn't hurt you to actually download and listen to it before posting comments.


Its not a TImbaland/Tedder track either, which would have known if you had read the above posts.

I've listened to it. On YouTube. I know full well it's not a Timbaland/Tedder track my point is it sounds exactly like a by the numbers ethereal 'ballad beat' song. You'd be saying the same if it wasn't Leona singing it.

[BrokenArrow]

Aug 17, 2009 8:02:34 GMT -5 Jack said:

Aug 17, 2009 7:37:16 GMT -5 BrokenArrow said:

No. its nothing like any of them.

It probably wouldn't hurt you to actually download and listen to it before posting comments.


Its not a TImbaland/Tedder track either, which would have known if you had read the above posts.

I've listened to it. On YouTube. I know full well it's not a Timbaland/Tedder track my point is it sounds exactly like a by the numbers ethereal 'ballad beat' song. You'd be saying the same if it wasn't Leona singing it.

Which one is it like?

It kind of reminds me of "all good things" by Nelly Furtado, which I adore.

BTW

They started playing this on the Virgin radio in Canada, I didn't think they were allowed to do that.

[Legend-ona Lewis]

So it was written by James Fauntleroy & produced by The Y's?
I like it a lot; but I don't think it's a hit.
It's definitely no "Bleeding Love."

[BrokenArrow]

The X Files

SIMON COWELL has called in cops after LEONA LEWIS's new track was leaked on to the internet. The X Factor boss discovered his record company Syco's computers have been targeted by hackers on a mission to nick tracks.

Last month I told you how these leeches had got their grubby mitts on some unfinished tracks by last year's X Factor winner ALEXANDRA BURKE and had been touting them around as the finished article. The truth is the songs were rough, unmastered recordings and may not even make it on to the album.

But this latest leak is the hotly-anticipated single from Leona Don't Let Me Down, a collaboration with JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. The track is seriously being considered as the first release from her second album but it has found its way on to the web - and is the final straw for Cowell.

I always assumed songs that went missing were hard copies pinched from the studio. But it turns out there is a whole underworld of techie criminals who hack into emails and servers to get hold of the sought-after new tracks.

It sounds like something out of Spooks. These guys compete to be the first to get hold of a new song because there is huge kudos in it - and a shed load of cash to be made.

Dodgy file-sharing websites pay hackers top dollar for stolen tracks as they try to attract more downloaders to the site so they can rake in more money from advertisers.

The hackers put a bit of digital code - a geeky version of a graffiti tag - on to the tracks to prove they got there first when the track spreads like wildfire on the web.

A spokesman for Syco - part of Sony BMG - said: "Syco are working alongside the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the British Phonographic Industry, the police and investigators in this and they are making fast progress.

"We will certainly look to bring charges against those who are responsible. We cannot give any more details at this stage for operational reasons."

I hope the police manage to bang the criminals up. They ruin it for everyone. It is always better to hear the finished version than a stolen demo.

www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2594759/Leona-Lewiss-new-song-hits-the-net-thanks-to-computer-hackers.html

[Mike Tuinstra]

So they claim they didn't want the public feedback on these songs then? If true than that's too bad.

[benmcd2000]

Aug 16, 2009 11:07:48 GMT -5 mark_mc said:

Don't Let Me Down (Feat. Justin Timberlake) - Produced by Timbaland has leaked!

I like it :) Very laid back, just the sort of material I was expecting Timbaland to give her. Great vocals too but not strong enough for lead single on first listen.

Probably won't make the album now with such an early leak!

[BrokenArrow]

Simon is on the warpath, Billboard Magazine is running the storey.

Also PaidContent

quote:

Simon Cowell Calls Police To Hunt Leaked Leona, Alexandra Songs

When The Sun runs a story that an unreleased Leona Lewis song has been stolen by “hackers” from computers at Simon Cowell’s Syco label, one tends smells a pre-release publicity stunt. But, paidContent:UK is assured by both the IFPI, BPI and Syco parent Sony (NYSE: SNE) Music that a genuine international police hunt is now underway…

We are told the incident involves not just an unmastered collaboration between X-Factor winner Lewis and Justin Timberlake, but also material from her X-Factor successor Alexandra Burke, and possibly others. Sony Music says: “We’ve pinned down two separate systems that it’s come from. It’s more than one track from each of them.”

The labels tells paidContent:UK “international police and American police” are investigating, in tandem with both the International Federation for the Phonographic Industry and the British Phonographic Industry. We understand the investigation is centreing on specific individuals within Syco.

“There are various networks that have been earmarked and are at the centre of these investigations,” Sony Music’s spokesperson says.

[StarSprinkles]

Oh wow. That's crazy. I hope they find whoever did this!

BTW, Leona was in NYC yesterday recording with Max Martin. Adam Lambert was recording with Max the day before and a bit of yesterday as well, so perhaps there's a possible collaboration in the works for Adam's album with Leona? That would make alot of sense to me since they're sharing the same producers (RedOne, Max Martin) as well as management team (19E).

[worldwide]

If only hackers destroyed everything she has recorded so they save us from this annoying mariah wanna be

[colson]

If her album is going to be released in November. We should be getting a new single by September? If not, they are really pushing it to the end of the year.

[tsw2008]

Aug 19, 2009 10:23:13 GMT -5 colson said:

If her album is going to be released in November. We should be getting a new single by September? If not, they are really pushing it to the end of the year.

I would expect a single by late September or first week of October at the latest.

Bleeding love debuted mid September with the album dropping in early November. This time I expect a late November release date for the album so the single should drop about two-three weeks later than Bleeding Love did.

[LeonaLewis]

Alexandra's single is premiering sometime in the next week, so I would think they'll give that a few weeks to build up before premiering Leona's. Mid-Sept to Early-Oct sounds about right.

[Justin.]

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[LeonaLewis]

Classy.

[rob17]

I am sorry but Leona had more time to record this album. Why should it be bloody later than Spirit it pathatic waiting for Alex disgusting.

[Where will Mimi be?]

I am shocked that Timberland did that track i pray he does not do the same thing to Mimi? I doubt that will be the lead single anymore?

[tsharky]

I love the song! I heard it on Sirius Satellite Radio this morning. I think it is incredible!