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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone ^shipments figures based on certification alone *sales figures based on certification alone Thomas Inskeep with Stylus magazine praised Fantasia's 'rather astounding, multi-octave.voice, capable of the smoothest singing but also heavy on the grit,' while at the same time lamenting that she will never be 'America’s pop star.She’s too black.' He then declared, 'Fantasia wasn't meant to be America's pop star, anyway.' Sal Cinquemani with Slant Magazine said that 'Fantasia's sophomore effort isn't exactly her Breakaway, but it's certainly a more unified artistic statement than 2004's Free Yourself.' Rolling Stone magazine said the album 'expands her range, adds some attitude and comes up with some genuine R&B gems.' Allmusic found it 'a bolder, better album than Free Yourself,' adding that it 'breaks Barrino free of her American Idol persona, giving her a sound and style that she can build a career upon.' said that ' Fantasia is a solid second effort, made above average by that gem of a voice.' Many critics also commented that the album's decidedly R&B nature (which translates to a reduced audience) was inevitable due to the lack of crossover success from Barrino's debut. She even tries her own hand on two amazing renditions of such classics as Willie Nelson’s “You Were Always on Mind” and Porgy and Bess’ “Summertime” which mesh well alongside the other 11 tracks.Critical response to Fantasia was largely positive, as reviewers praised her vocals and charisma as well as the album's production she drew multiple comparisons to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Patti LaBelle. “I’m just a girl trying to make a way/think it’s so hard but I’ll be okay/I don’t really care what the people say/’cause this is me.”įreee Yourselfes listeners a little taste of what this American Idol has to offer musically. The song explains about Fantasia’s experiences growing up and how she will remain true to herself. Jazze Pha also contributes to Barrino’s project with “Don’t Act Right”.įantasia also gives listeners an introspective view of her life through “This is Me”. The Rodney Jerkins produced track, “It’s All Good”, gives a feeling of being at a football game with its blaring whistles and drum line entertainment.
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Barrino’s collaborations with Missy Elliott (Aaliyah, 702, Tweet) produce some of the album’s best cuts, including the title track from the album as well as “Good Lovin'”, a down tempo track slathered in soul and rich vinyl cracklings.Īlthough the set contains a great deal of strong ballads, the album does give a few up-tempo tracks. Much of the material written for Fantasia allows her to shine vocally instead of being layered down by the background music. Lyrics such as “I’m usually not the type to just lay it down and quit/But a lot men would get with it/So I ain’t gonna beg you no more” give the listener an inside view on Fantasia’s world. No doubt viewers from the third American Idol season fathomed such an outstanding album after some hit-and-miss records from former American Idol hopefuls.įree Yourself kicks off with The Underdogs produced “Ain’t Gonna Beg” which displays Barrino’s self-confidence and how she doesn’t settle for anything less than what she deserves yet never overshadows her powerful voice but aids it in giving her a catalyst to deal with her past love issues. Never before has America heard hurt and pain in song like that of which Fantasia Barrino sings on with her debut album, Free Yourself.
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Fantasia | Free Yourself | 11-23-2004 | J Records