By shelz.
- Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984),1 commonly known simply by the mononym Fantasia, is an American R&B singer and actress. She rose to fame as t.
- Aug 24, 2010 Fantasia (4) – Back To Me Label: J Records – 8 2, 19 Recordings – 8 2, S Records – 8 2.
- Fantasia Barrino lyrics - 84 song lyrics sorted by album, including 'When I See U', 'I Believe', 'Enough'.
In the midst of releasing an album that has received little to no press, Fantasia Barrino has managed to have the most dramatic week of her entire life. If you are going to take a bottle of pills, get sued by your married lover’s wife and then dust off and go on with the show like the trooper you are attempting to prove that you are, what better time to do it than right now?
However, after the dust clears from the unusually dramatic episode, she’s still left with her impending album, Back to Me. A cursory listen reveals that this LP is good, really good. It’s distressing that an album like this can’t sell itself and has to be suffused in theatrics, but sadly the back story is just as important is the tracks these days.
Back To Me Traditionally, suffering is compensated by girl power statements and stories of romantic side of relationships on Fantasia's third album Back To Me. Each composition on Back To Me is an example of what it means to put emotions into your singing.
The production for Back to Me is varied; a journey through genres and era as Fantasia and crew touch on old school soul, new school dance, reggae and even include a show tune. There is some homage to past artists, but Fantasia manages to make the songs hers. Her normally boisterous delivery is taken down a notch, as she makes a stronger attempt to paint inside the sonic lines than in her previous work. That may be a problem to Fantasia fans that approve of her wilding out vocally, but it adds a tidiness to her songs that will appease those who think she over does it.
The narrative is an interesting trip, through some trying relationships, that finds Barrino exceptionally pensive. That exasperated middle, between the highs and the lows of love isn’t the stuff of exhalted romance albums, but it’s real and we can all relate.
Fantasia’s thoughtfulness is on full display in “Bittersweet” as she weighs the great times with the disappointment while contemplating a past love. Even after he’s been left in the past, he’s still haunting the songstress. Chuck Harmony’s track is tinged with the same melancholy found in Barrino’s voice, the chorus is beautifully old school soul. RyKeyz steps in right after with his club track for “Man of the House,” a dance song that could easily pull a neck swivel and eye roll out of the most pristine of women. Fantasia challenges the manhood of her most recent dude, telling him if he can’t be the man in the house, she can.
“Collard Greens and Cornbread” is a nod to Marvin and Tammi’s “Precious Love” with a great loop on the hook that adds just a hint of 21st century. It sounds like happy in love, but the deceiving track plays foundation for a story about a man she can’t leave alone, even though he gives her more mess than a little bit. Yet another classic rip can be found on “Teach Me,” a reggae-tinged track with Marley written all over it. “The Thrill is Gone” would be at home hiding amongst Curtis Mayfield cuts.
Even songs that shouldn’t work do. “Trust Him” could come off sappy in its sweetness, but the dreamy 50’s inspired construction and Fantasia’s overwhelming optimism draw you in. “Feel Like Falling In Love,” is a music box driven pop confection akin to Usher’s “DJ Got Us Falling In Love” in spirit. It is an outreach to top 40 radio, but again, Fantasia’s performance pulls the song out of the electro abyss.
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The same can’t be said for “Even Angels” which is a little to sentimental for its own good. The closing piece, “I’m Here” from The Color Purple Musical is beautiful, yet out of place.
Fantasia Back To Me Review
With Back to Me Fantasia has crafted the best album of her young career. Hopefully, when the smoke clears and we actually do get away from the drama and back to her, this LP will be standing head and shoulders above the theatrics. At least, that’s how it should be.
4 Out of 5
Fantasia – “Bittersweet”
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Fantasia | Back To Me
by Susan Mutharia
by Susan Mutharia
“I’m the American idol because my lips are big but, my talent is bigger.” I still remember laughing out loud when Fantasia Barrino said those words during American idol season three. Laughing is the last thing I was doing when she sang Summertime. Laughing is the last thing she was doing when she was crowned the American Idol.
When American idol introduced the crowned queen to the world, they unleashed more than just a great singer. We were all served with a reminder; to some maybe a new lesson – ‘No matter what you go through or have to endure, never give up on your dreams.’ Six years later, the lesson still sits on my platter, only with new sides to support it. From a rollercoaster of family drama, threats of foreclosure, to an attempted suicide. Despite all these, Fantasia is still standing, still gifted and has a new album Back To Me, which as of September 1st debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Album charts.
Back To Me includes writing and producing contribution from artists such as Ne-Yo, Claude Kelly (who has written songs for several artists including Chrisette Michele, Toni Braxton and Christina Aguilera) and Rico Love.
The album begins with the song The Worst Part is Over, whose lyrics brought up a multitude of questions in my mind.
“See I’ve been to a place called hell on earth/When your body’s the same but your heart really burns/That kind of pain is more like a curse/yeah yeah/I was down on the ground and the tears wouldn’t come/I can not make a sound and my voice would budge…”
Was the song always slated to be the first song in the album or was it bumped up after surviving the suicide attempt two weeks prior to the album release? Either way, the track is ideal and one of my favorites.
Another one of my favorites is Collard Greens & Cornbread. The ballad is as soulful as its title and suits Fantasia’s voice perfectly. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Therefore, Sunday night soul food dinners with this song playing in the background will bring a whole lot of loving at the table – at least before football season begins.
Who could forget Fantasia’s performance of the song Even Angels on Oprah. Sniper art of victory hints. Unfortunately, the recorded version does not sound as great as her performance during the show. Bittersweet, the first single off the album was released in May and continues to top the charts and get airtime on radio stations nationwide.
Fantasia is neither done living nor singing. I believe for one to celebrate victory, you must endure some battle. The battles she has overcome I’m sure will not be her last. Hopefully looking back at where she has come from and the gift of her voice will give her strength to go on. She had my vote six years ago on Idol and still has my vote through the new album. Keep doing what you do Tasia. Corel draw x7 keygen crack.
Susan Mutharia
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