Blaque

Blaque | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000J281
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,951 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Blaque Intro

2. Roll with Me

3. I Do

4. Leny

5. Rainbow Drive

6. 808

7. Time After Time

8. Bring It All to Me

9. Mind of a King

10. Don't Go Looking for Love

11. Release Me

12. Right Next to Me

13. Stay by Your Side

14. When the Last Teardrop Falls

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

In a spoken interlude midway through their debut album, teen R&B trio Blaque protest comparison to TLC. Never mind that everything from attitude to production on Blaque owes a lot to that zillion-selling act and that the group is a collective protégé of TLC's Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes. Not that there's anything wrong with that; in fact, while hardly earthshaking, the disc is a stylish entry in 1999's soul stakes. Blaque's material isn't always top-drawer, but several cuts make real marks, particularly the single "808" and the '60s-retro-chorused "I Do." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blaque brings it all to you in one amazing debut!, September 3, 2000

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BlackCat14 (Corbin, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blaque (Audio CD)

I gotta say this is one of the best r&b/pop albums out their today. Each member of Blaque brings a unique sound on every song. Lead vocalist Shamari adds a strong sense of soulfulness on some songs, Brandi adds pure sweetness with her sweet baby breath-like voice, and Natina adds pure hip-hop with her constant rapping and plus, she adds a few laid back vocals on "Mind of a King". As you can see, or hear, Blaque's sensual debut proves they have staying power. Let's go through the tracks:

1.Blaque intro- nice intro, that's all I can say. 5/5

2.Roll With Me- really good song. This should have been the intro instead of track #1. This one has a heavy r&b flavor, so any r&b fanatic will love this song. 5/5

3.I Do- Very nice track with a retro 60's sound in it. Nice rapping done by Natina. 5/5

4.Leny- This one is okay. that's all I can say. 4/5

5.Rainbow Drive- Beautiful and very positive. This one is kinda like a theme for Blaque because of their name and message to the public (Believing in Life and A cheiving a Quest for Unity in Everything). 5/5

6.808- Great song. Penned by R.Kelly (you know it's gonna be good!). 5/5

7.Time After Time- DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THIS SONG!! It is a wonderful cover version of Cyndi Lauper's song. Blaque's version is a little upbeat, but still beautiful. 6/10

8.Bring it All to Me- Okay people, the best thing about this song is NOT J.C's appearance!!! He does NOT sound good, so quit using that as an excuse to like this song! 7/10 (excluding J.C's performance).

9.Mind of a King- Great performance from Natina! Very laid-back and cool. 7/10

10.Don't Go Looking for Love- Beautiful ballad!!!! Penned by diva Mariah Carey. It sounds like something Mariah would sing herself. Maybe it's because of the strong vocals Shamari showcases in the song, and those background vocals are GREAT!!!!! 9/10

11.Release Me- Another beautiful, haunting ballad with amazing background music and vocals. 8/10

12.Right Next To Me- a sweet, midtempo song with a sweet sound from beginning to end. 7/10

13.Stay By Your Side- Another great song. I just love the message in it and the music and lyrics are just fantastic! 8/10

14.When the Last Teardrop Falls- An excellent, heartfelt song and closer. The wonderful message is about losing someone you love, like a b-friend/g-friend, relative, or close friend. 9/10

Overall, buy this cd. You will not be dissapointed.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good r'n'b feel................, August 8, 2000

By 

Susan Harvey (LONDON, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blaque (Audio CD)

When i 1st heard "808" i was really interested in Blaque so when their album was released i got it straight away! Not all the songs are for some people's appetite but this album is a blend of pop and r'n'b - which is a good blend! (well, i think so!) TRACKS

1) Blaque Ivory intro - doesn't last long, maybe trying 2 copy TLC'S "Fanmail" beginning.

2) Roll with me - quite a good start, a real "pump up the volume tune".

3) I do - Great track to dance to, fab chorus. one of my fave's!Good rapping from member Brandi.

4) Leny - maybe......skip this song, a bit depressing if u ask me..........

5) Rainbow drive - really nice summer song, gives u a lift on a bad day!

6) 808 - Complete r'n'b tune, written by R.Kelly (thats when u know its gonna be good!)Good rap by member Brandi. Another fave of mine.

7) Time after time - a cover of Cyndie Lauper's, as they say originals r best but this is a good cover.

8) Bring it all to me - Another fave of mine, a really good track, real r'n'b featuring JC from N'sync who gives it a bit of pop.

9) Mind of a king - I like this, its a bit weird at first and the chorus is 2 but give it a listen, the words r crafted 2gether very well. Not very dancy but u can always tap ur foot 2 it...........

10) Don't go looking for love - written by Mariah Carey, should have been sung by Mariah Carey!Lead singer Shamari hits a few dodgy high notes here......

11) Release me - the music in the background of this reminds me of THE EXORCIST theme (!)good thing, bad thing....dunno also this has lots of heavy breathing and talking in it. Give it a listen. might make u laugh!

12) Right next to me - ok song, maybe skip this!

13)Stay by your side - not a bad love song, worth listening to!

14) When the last teardrops fall - really, really good love song. Good song to finish off the album!

Good album, could be better but maybe their 2nd can overcome the "TLC" copying!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars #8, January 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Blaque (Audio CD)

She wishes they had a single of "Bring it all to me"