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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Girl Nivea representing the ATL.., July 8, 2003
WoW! This has gotta be one of the best debut cds I have ever heard.Her debut CD Nivea proves that she has what it takes to be a star.With hits like(The one for me) which was dedicated to her fiancee which I will till you who that is a little later. R.Kelly produced (ya,ya,ya,the one for me, and laundromat) they're all my favorites anyway.She needs to sign with a better record dealer, because I feel Jive Records haven't really promoted her as a star,yet. She hasn't even had her time to shine yet. She is as good as Ashanti, or India.Arie. Well sure she got a grammy for(Danger and Don't mess with man) but it really doesn't prove anything.Her album wasn't on top of the billboard charts and also not a lot of album sales, as she deserved to be on top. But however Ashanti's album went platinum 5 times and #1 on the charts for almost 2 months. But I think her next single(Ya, Ya, Ya) will prove that she is ready to be a star. However Laundromat was a big hit. But the video would've been interesting if R.kelly was in it. Instead of Nick Cannon who is on Nivea's CD and is also signed to Jive Records. However she is getting married to Lil Wayne who is also my favorite rapper. WoW my favorite singer and my favorite rapper is getting married. How good could it get. This is a rating of what I think of her Self-Titled Debut CD. Check it out ! Below
1-10 Scale
1. Still in Love- A classic Love Song that proves she is in love with LiL Wayne. 9/10
2. Ya,Ya,Ya feat. Lil Wayne- A nice song and I can relate to the song because it is about people who lie just to impress you.
8/10
3. Don't mess with Man feat. Brian and Brandon Casey- I good dance song something you would dance to in a club- this is a hot summa banga 10/10
4. The one for me-I hope this song is dedicated to LiL Wayne but anyways this is a good song- it explains who really is the one for you and defines who it is.She may have a thing for R.kelly.
8/10
5. Laundromat feat. R.Kelly- People don't get this song but this song actually means that when a man cheats on you, you go to a Laundromat to think about what he did and mess up his clothes.
9/10
6. You dont even know feat. Nick Cannon- this song explains that you may don't even know what a person may go through so don't judge them- this is a positive song. Nick Cannon ... in this song. 6/10 Nick Cannon need to play the drums and leave music to the professionals.Okaaaaaaay
7.Run Away feat. Pusha T of clipse- this song is about when a man can disappoint a women so bad that he can drive her away, to never come back, to leave without notice. 9/10 8. Just in Case- A good song. this song is about whenever you need a person they be by your side just in case.7/10
9. No doubt- This is one of her slow songs, this is the song I like the least because it proves nothing, the song shows nothing for itself. 4/10
10. Never had a girl like me- Oh what a great song!- this song proves to LiL Wayne that he never really had a girl like her. This song has a catch vibe, the beat sounds a little tropical, something that you could walk on a beach to.10/10
11.Have mercy- One of the best songs on the album. The beat is a little slow but is catchy. The song is about forgiving a women when she has done wrong and not to always assume it's her fault.
10/10
12. Don't mess with the radio- A nice catchy song you could dance to and the words are so catchy and easy to learn.
8/10
13. 25 reasons- Now This is my song right here. This song proves that this girl can sang herself OFF. WOW you gotta hear this song
it proves that Ashanti ain't got nothin on Nivea. I love this song. She explains 25 reasons why she is in love with Lil Wayne.
Oh Yall ain't heard nothing until you hear this. 10/10
14.Don't mess with my man feat. Brian and Brandon Casey and Mystikal- Not to different from the 1st one except when Mystikal throws in a little ATL flava which I like a lot- But anyways the beat is the same and so is the chorus. I hope I influenced you to go buy this CD. Let's just pray this isn't her last one. Because she really didn't blow up like I expected her to and how she deserved to. I only wish the best for her and her fiancee Lil Wayne. He quoted: "I am never gonna let this one get away from me". Well we will see about that. The question is how long will these lovebirds last. Look out for Nivea's next single Ya,Ya,Ya feat. LiL Wayne.I think she deserves to win for Best Hip Hop and R&B Female artist from the BET awards. I don't think she was even there. That is truly a shame, she wasn't invited or couldn't make it. Anyways go get this CD if you truly are a Nivea Fan. Have a great day !!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good to Just Bump in Your Ride, July 28, 2004
Nivea's CD is good. Now I know that sounds whack, but give it a chance. It's not meant to be this help-you-out-of-a-bad-relationship CD, a club banger, or a ballad driven LP. It's just good music. I like it because Nivea has a hot voice. I mean she made Pastor Troy's track "I'm Cold" and Mystikal's "Danger."
You may not realize that "Don't Mess With the Radio" was the first single, but ever since she stepped on the scene, she's been singing her heart out. Too bad she doesn't get the credit she deserves. N E Way, I like to read reviews that describe the tracks, so I guess I'll write one like that.
1. Still in Love - An okay joint. Cute midtempo love song.
2. Ya Ya Ya - a nice song featuring her rumored fiance'. Basically a blow off steam song. Tired of hearing the same ole lines. Listen to this one
3. Don't Mess With My Man - 2nd single. Catchy song tellin all them . . . [people] to step back cuz that's your man/woman.
4. The One for me - midtempo, lyrical run-ons, hot song
5. Laundromat - 3rd single w/ R.Kelly. Conversational tone tellin her man that she's headed to the laundromat - tired of his ****
6. You Don't Even Know - Nick Cannon on the song. falsetto/soft singing about a secret crush. good vocals!!
7. Run Away - uptempo song. lyrics not that great. tite beat!
8. Just In Case - Vocals reminiscent of Mya. Hook-up song.
9. No Doubt - one of my favorites. It's just cute with a sing-song hook. Declaration of continued love.
10. Never Had A Girl Like Me - Uptempo. Tite beat!
11. Have Mercy - Old school vocal feel with a midtempo bangin' beat. Sorry I cheated . . . have mercy
12. Don't mess With The Radio - I don't like this song. Obviously America didn't either, it didn't do so hot as the first single.
13. 25 Reasons - MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE!!!! 25 reasons why she's really in love and never leaving him. She blows mid-song.
14. Don't Mess With My Man Bonus/Remix- Jagged Edge & Mysitkal. Nice song.
Hope this helps :-)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Debut, December 11, 2004
Nivea Hamilton debuted at a time when there was an onslaught of female singers, thus her debut went virtually unnoticed except for her hit single "Don't Mess With My Man". Nivea's self-titled debut took a more hip-hop flavoured approach then many other singers. Nivea packs in quite a few guest aritsts, including Lil Wayne, Nick Cannon and a couple of members of Jagged Edge. True, Nivea does not have the most powerful voice per se, but she and her producers definitely know how to work with her abilities. Unlike most artists who attempt it, the hip-hop style actually works for Nivea though I would not have minded if there were fewer guest artists on this. It's not that they sound bad, there are just a few too many of them.
Nivea starts things off with "Still In Love", a catchy song that shows off Nivea's sweet vocals. The song tells how Nivea is still in love with someone despite any problems they have. It's not particularly original or creative in any way however it gives us a good introduction to Nivea's vocal style. "Ya Ya Ya" features Lil Wayne and a large amount of hip-hop slang. However, unlike with other artists, Nivea pulls it off well making it sound completely natural. It's quite hard to follow what this is supposed to be about but it is a good song nonetheless. Lil Wayne's rap is nothing too special but is a nice addition to the song, as it sounds quite good with Nivea's vocals. The first single, "Don't Mess With My Man", with Brian and Brandon Casey is up next. The song talks about people who try to flirt with Nivea and the Casey brothers' boyfriend and girlfriends respectively and how the three warn them to stay away. The bridge in particular sounds great. ("Girl I'm warning you, if you want my man...").
"The One For Me" is a sweet, slow song about meeting someone who you know immediately is "the one". Nivea sounds extremely sweet in this song and her vocals fit exceptionally with the song. The chorus sounds particularly great to me (vocally) though I am not sure why. This was the first song on the album that Nivea co-wrote and it features an unaccredited male rapper. After that comes my favourite song from this album, "Laundromat" written by and featuring R. Kelly. The two singers perform this as if they were a couple arguing, an effect which sometimes ruins songs. Luckily, it works exceptionally well. Nivea sounds genuinely hurt/angry and her vocals sound great with R Kelly's. "You Don't Even Know" is a more upbeat track has awesome vocals and production even though the lyrics are not the greatest. Nick Cannon's rap is pretty average but isn't enough to really hinder the song. Better yet is Nivea's short rap, which outshines Nick and actually suits her pretty well, though I can't see a full album of it actually sounding good.
"Run Away" is one of my favourites, especially because of Nivea's vocals. The rapper in this one, Pusha T of Clipse, is one of the better guest stars though it is not really him I'm listening to on this song. This song was produced by the Neptunes, and they actually manage to make Nivea sound amazing. Lyrically, it is quite good as well and the chorus in particular is great. ("Said I wanna be with you, why'd you have to go and run away?"). Also, Nivea's verse immediately following the rap sounds incredible. "Just In Case", on the other hand, is decent but not one of the best songs. It talks about Nivea giving a guy her number in case he decides to cheat on his girl later. Despite the poor message, Nivea still manages to make this sound alluring and so it is not nearly as bad as it could have been. "No Doubt" is one of my two least favourite songs on here. Nivea's vocals are on point, and the song is quite sweet and the lyrics are not terrible. However, the chorus is far too repetitive which takes away from the overall quality. "Never Had A Girl Like Me" is another upbeat song, which is incredibly catchy. The bidge in particular sounds great. ("You know you would if you could..."). It is not necessarily memorable, but it is definitely worth a listen.
"Have Mercy" is one of the few slow songs, and it talks about how Nivea asks her man to have mercy on her because she cheated on him. The vocals are beautiful and sweet yet the song is a little too repetitive. Nonetheless, it is far from an awful song and it showcases a softer, more vulnerable side to Nivea. After this comes my least favourite song, "Don't Mess With The Radio". I do not really understand how this was ever released as a single or even how it made the album, as it is repetitive and extremely hard to follow. "25 Reasons" is much better. In it, Nivea goes through a list of twenty-five reasons why she loves her man. It takes a little while to grow on you, but once it does, it will seem incredibly beautiful. Lastly, there is an unnecessary, mediocre remix of "Don't Mess With My Man" which could have been replaced with something more original.
Overall Mark: 4/5
Though the album seems to (as a whole) lose steam towards the end, it is definitely worth a listen. Nivea has a great voice and it is too bad she did not get the exposure that she should have. I wish some of the songs from the re-released version of this album (though I've never heard them) could have been on the original. Nivea is supposed to be releasing a sophomore album in 2005, and if it is anything like this one, it should be exceptional. Nivea needs to lay off the guest stars a little, and let her own talents shine through more often. Otherwise, this is excellent.
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