So Blu

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Blu Cantrell is tired. Tired of no-good, wrong-doin', sweet-talkin', always-cheatin', ever-schemin' men. Luckily for listeners, the Providence, Rhode Island native (discovered by Arista CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid) has decided to settle her scores in song. In the process, she delivers a gorgeously heartfelt soul album that manages to avoid no-scrubs, bills-bills-bills clichés, and get down to the business of broken-heart healing. Lacing scats into melismas and blues runs into R&B riffs, this torch-singing newcomer doesn't just take it to church with her debut: she takes it to the dimly lit juke joint, the crowded club, and the smoky underground cafe. Transitioning effortlessly from starry-eyed breathlessness to Eartha Kitt growl, to full-throttle, shiver-inducing wail, Cantrell incants catharsis with haunting ballads like "That One," in which she muses upon finding a soulmate, and "I'll Find a Way," on which she offers up a glorious, show-stopping vocal transition out of the song's bridge that would do Chaka Khan proud. Cantrell, the daughter of a jazz-singing mother, also manages to succeed with up-tempo numbers here--"Hit 'Em up Style (Oops)," the album's first single, is a jubilant revenge anthem, complete with an infectious, finger-wagging, Charleston riff that should have the ladies wiggling and their fellas checking themselves--and their wallets. --Sylvia W. Chan

So Blu,Blu Cantrell,Arista,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: Excellent CD Blu-Hoo! So Blu So Blu One of the best voices I've heard

So Blu Blu Cantrell Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bittersweet [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD] Simply Deep Toya City High Gotta Tell You ASIN: B00005LN65 Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Waste My Time
2. Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
3. Till I'm Gone
4. U Must B Crazy
5. The One
6. I'll Find A Way
7. Swingin'
8. 10,000 Times
9. When I Needed You
10. All You Had To Say
11. I Can't Believe
12. So Blu
13. Blu Is A Mood

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Blu Cantrell is tired. Tired of no-good, wrong-doin', sweet-talkin', always-cheatin', ever-schemin' men. Luckily for listeners, the Providence, Rhode Island native (discovered by Arista CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid) has decided to settle her scores in song. In the process, she delivers a gorgeously heartfelt soul album that manages to avoid no-scrubs, bills-bills-bills clichés, and get down to the business of broken-heart healing. Lacing scats into melismas and blues runs into R&B riffs, this torch-singing newcomer doesn't just take it to church with her debut: she takes it to the dimly lit juke joint, the crowded club, and the smoky underground cafe. Transitioning effortlessly from starry-eyed breathlessness to Eartha Kitt growl, to full-throttle, shiver-inducing wail, Cantrell incants catharsis with haunting ballads like "That One," in which she muses upon finding a soulmate, and "I'll Find a Way," on which she offers up a glorious, show-stopping vocal transition out of the song's bridge that would do Chaka Khan proud. Cantrell, the daughter of a jazz-singing mother, also manages to succeed with up-tempo numbers here--"Hit 'Em up Style (Oops)," the album's first single, is a jubilant revenge anthem, complete with an infectious, finger-wagging, Charleston riff that should have the ladies wiggling and their fellas checking themselves--and their wallets. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

Excellent CD.......2006-11-06

The Blu Cantrell CD "So Blu" is excellent. Very good music and really good songs.

Blu-Hoo! .......2006-09-05

I remember getting this CD at a used CD store. I really liked "Hit Em Up Style," so I was really expecting a lot from her album. Well, let me tell you what happened next. I listened to "So Blu," saved "Hit Em Up Style" on my computer, took the CD back to the used CD store and got my money back. For real, "So Blu" was lousy. Too many slow songs, too many songs about some guy breaking her heart. I don't want to hear that depressing stuff. Skip this at all costs.

So Blu.......2006-08-15

I just put this disc back into heavy rotation and had to add my two cents. This is one of the best most underrated debut albums by a female r&b singer in my collection! The shames of her situation are that (1) the label only released one single in the U.S. And although HIT 'EM UP STYLE was undeniable catchy and popular, it really did not showcase Blu's beautifully soulful voice and (2) the fact that women Blu's age and singing style have to compete with younger, flashier hip pop artists instead of people just accepting their music for what it is and not comparing it to other genres within r&b.

This disc is an excellently produced, balanced & cohesive r&b disc featuring a powerful distinct vocalist who doesn't need to hide behind a million guest rappers to make it hot and it's sad that it wasn't more widely heard.

I couldn't give it a full 5 stars because there are 2 songs that although I consider them "filler-ish", the beats and Blu's vocal performance made them interesting to listen to: WHEN I NEED YOU & I CAN'T BELIEVE.

The other songs work on all levels of music & vocal production and deserved more attention:

U MUST B CRAZY - midtempo groove that really showcases Blu's voice

I'LL FIND A WAY - a powerhouse ballad that coulda/woulda/shoulda been a huge hit

SWINGIN' - really like the production, it's a fun song with a modern twist on the "swing" sound

ALL YOU HAD TO SAY - a really jazzy/soulful cut that perfectly showcases her vocals

SO BLUE - I really like the beats & chorus of the song matched with her rap/singing style

BLUE IS A MOOD - really pretty song

10,000 TIMES & THE ONE - both feature excellent beats & chorus verses

Overall this is a well balanced r&b disc that should've been promoted better and one that I'd highly recommend to fans of this genre of music!

So Blu.......2006-01-22

Blu has a remarkably unique voice, it's different than other singers, her voice is strong and variable.
She's also one of the most underrated singers I know.
I don't know why she is so, but I'm sure that she could be one of the best selling artist, she has potential, grace and talent.

Review:
WASTE MY TIME Featuring L.O. +5/5
HIT 'EM UP STYLE (Oops!) +5/5
TILL I'M GONE +5/5
U MUST B CRAZY 4/5
THE ONE +5/5
I'LL FIND A WAY +5/5
SWINGIN' +5/5
10,000 TIMES 4/5
WHEN I NEEDED YOU 4/5
ALL YOU HAD TO SAY +5/5
I CAN'T BELIEVE 5/5
SO BLU 4/5
BLU IS A MOOD 5/5

One of the best voices I've heard.......2005-01-29

Blu's voice is so unique and thick. She can actually sing, something that a lot of singers these days ironically lack. She hits the perfect notes and makes you want to listen, whether the song is interesting or not. You just want to hear her voice and hear the spectacular notes she can hit. Amazing first album. It's better than the second one.

Favorite songs:

I Can't Believe - Favorite song on the album. Extremely good vocal use and such a beautiful song.

I'll Find A Way - Second favorite song on the album. It's beautiful and her vocals are way out there.

Til I'm Gone - Looooove this song. It's so true and pure and beautiful.

When I Needed You - This is just an all around beautiful song.

So Blu - This song is different, it has great catchy lyrics, it's a great track.

Average customer rating:

So Blu Blu Cantrell Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005MI7U Release Date: 2003-07-24

Tracks:

1. Waste My Time Feat. L.O.
2. Hit 'Em Uo Style (Oops!)
3. Till I'm Gone
4. U Must B Crazy
5. One
6. I'll Find A Way
7. Swingin'
8. 10,000 Times
9. When I Needed You
10. All You Had To Say
11. I Can't Believe
12. So Blu
13. Blu Is A Mood
14. Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) Jazee Remix)

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track: "Hit 'em Up Style (Oops!)(Jazee Remix)".

Average customer rating: Grace Today, Grace Tomorrow, Grace Forever

Grace Bumbry - Lieder & Arias (2 CD Set) Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cherubini, Luigi | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ponchielli | Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005N9NY Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. Gretchen Am Spinnrade, D.118: Meine Ruh' Ist Hin - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
2. Der Jungling An Der Quelle, D.300: Leise, Rieselnder Quell - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
3. Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen, D.774: Mitten Im Schimmer - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
4. Die Taubenpost, D.957,14: Ich Hab' Eine Brieftaub' - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
5. Seligkeit, D.433: Freuden Sonder Zahl - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
6. Waldesgesprach, Op.39,3: Es Ist Schon Spat - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
7. Mondnacht, Op.39,5: Es War Als Hatt' Der Himmel - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
8. Wenn Ich In Deine Augen Seh', Op.48,4: Wenn Ich In Deine Augen Seh' - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
9. Der Sandmann, Op.79,12: Zwei Feine Stieflein Hab' Ich An - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
10. Widmung, Op.25,1: Du Meine Seele, Du Mein Herz - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
11. Feldeinsamkeit, Op.86,2: Ich Ruhe Still - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
12. Auf Dem Kirchhofe, Op.105,4: Der Tag Ging Regenschwer - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
13. Sommerabend, Op.85,1: Dammernd Liegt Der Sommerabend - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
14. Mondenschein, Op.85,2: Nacht Liegt Auf Den Fremden Wegen - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson
15. O Liebliche Wangen, Op.47,4: O Liebliche Wangen - Grace Bumbry/Leonard Hokanson

Tracks:

1. Medea: Atto I: Dei Tuoi Figli La Madre - Grace Bumbry
2. La Forza Del Destino: Atto IV: Pace, Pace - Grace Bumbry
3. Norma: Atto I: Casta Diva - Grace Bumbry
4. Don Carlo: Atto III: O Don Fatale, O Don Crudel - Grace Bumbry
5. La Gioconda: Atto IV: Suicidio! - In Questi Fieri Momenti - Grace Bumbry
6. Andrea Chenier: Atto III: La Mamma Morta - Grace Bumbry
7. Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi Lo Sapete, O Mamma - Grace Bumbry
8. Tosca: Atto II: Vissi D'arte, Vissi D'amore - Grace Bumbry
9. Macbeth: Atto I: Nel Di Della Vittoria - Ambizioso Spirito - Grace Bumbry
10. Macbeth: Atto I: Vieni! T'affretta! Accendere - Grace Bumbry
11. Macbeth: Atto I: Duncano Sara Qui? - Or Tutti Sorgete - Grace Bumbry
12. Aida: Atto Quarto, Scene Prima: L'abborita Rivale A Me Sfuggia - Grace Bumbry/Chor Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma
13. Aida: Atto Quarto, Scene Prima: Gia I Sacerdoti Adunansi - Grace Bumbry/Franco Corelli/Chor Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma
14. Aida: Atto Quarto, Scene Prima: Ohime! Morir Mi Sento - Grace Bumbry/Chor Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma
15. Aida: Atto Quarto, Scene Prima: Spirto Del Nume - Grace Bumbry/Bonaldo Giaiotti/Chor Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma
16. Aida: Atto Quarto, Scene Prima: A Lui Vivo, La Tomba! - Grace Bumbry/Bonaldo Giaiotti/Chor Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma

Customer Reviews:

Grace Today, Grace Tomorrow, Grace Forever.......2005-07-23

I like the lieder much more than the arias. She recorded most of the arias later and I prefer those recordings. Of course, you would have to hear them both as the voice is very different from recording to recording. Must have for Graceful people.

Average customer rating:

So Blu C-Smoove Manufacturer: SMOOVE RECORDS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BGQXHC Release Date: 2005-07-24

Tracks:

1. So Blu
2. There Comes a Time
3. Memories (Snippet)
4. So Blu (Instrumental)

Average customer rating:

So Blu Blu Cantrell Manufacturer: Sbme Special Mkts. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000QJLQHG Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Waste My Time - Blu Cantrell,
2. Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
3. Till I'm Gone
4. U Must B Crazy
5. One
6. I'll Find a Way
7. Swingin'
8. 10,000 Times
9. When I Needed You
10. All You Had to Say
11. I Can't Believe
12. So Blu
13. Blu Is a Mood

Average customer rating:

So Blu Blu Cantrell Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000844FC Release Date: 2003-03-03

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Hit Em Up Style (Oops!)(Jazee Remix)".

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