Get into ‘Don’t Fail Me Now‘, the brand spanking new jam by X Factor winner Melanie Amaro.
Launched exclusively by our friends over at US magazine, the song awaits your very first listen below…
Though it pains us to say it, ‘Fail’…might be just that.
Underwhelming on a lyrical front and lack luster on a production tip, the cut is not worthy of Melanie‘s talent or fresh hype and it is for these reasons we hope it isn’t used as the first single.
For in a bid to serve up something contemporary, Amaro has sacrificed the skill and originality that took her to the top last year.
Better off serving something akin to Alexandra Burke‘s ‘Heartbreak On Hold’ or a mid tempo in the vein of Vanessa Carlton’s ‘A Thousand Miles‘, here’s hoping this isn’t indicative of the rest of the album we can’t wait to get our hands on.
I SECOND THAT. UM………SHE NEEDED SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE IN THE VAIN OF LITTLE MIX’S “WINGS” OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. THIS SINGLE IS HORRIBLE AND UNORIGINAL AND IT SOUNDS RECYCLED AND SHE DOESN’T STAND OUT VOCALLY OR WITH THE SONG IN GENERAL. HER LABEL IS WRONG FOR THIS. IT SOUNDS LIKE A KNOCK OFF KELLY ROWLAND TRACK THAT SHE DIDN’T INCLUDE ON ‘HERE I AM’.
Well it matches that FAIL of a single cover. I expected so much more from her. Well LA Ried need to go back to the drawing board and focus on Ciara. Overdose anyone?
I like her and this song, but like Sam and everyone else is saying it is a lackluster and unoriginal. I hope she makes it, but this doesn’t seem like a chart-topper. Hope if pulls for you, hon.
I think it’s pretty safe to say that this was intended for mainstream pop radio/top 40…Melanie Amaro is very talented and gifted vocally so IMO I think she is holding back and I’m sure that when we hear her VOICE slaying on some ballad, people will really start to listen, but this is not what I was expecting after almost a year, but I must say that I do not dislike this track either, it’s very dancy and inspiring and fun, I’ll buy it..!!
There is no doubts that Melanie can sing, but i never thought she was as great as the masses made her out to be…. and this proves it. The song is rubbish and sounds like a demo for Kelly Clarkson that was rejected, the only difference is that Kelly would’ve breathed some (although it seems impossible) into this bland generic song maybe making it just about bearable…. Melanie does not. The art of a vocalist is not to blow everyone away singing other peoples songs that already have a melody for you to adapt, or other people’s songs that you’ve practiced and sung for years, the art of a vocalist is to be able to make an original song catchy and memorable… this time Melanie does neither. I wish her luck with the first single… this is now known as a buzz single.
I actually like the song. It’s easy to listen to, no screaming or yelling over the track. There’s no doubt that Melanie is a star but I feel she’s in a situation similar to Jennifer Hudson. They don’t know what to do with her musically and she’ll eventually branch off into acting.
THIS IS NOT THE SONG FOR HER TO BE A SINGLE I REALLY THINK IF MANAGEMENT READS THESE THINGS PLEASE TAKE HEED MELANIE IS A AWESOME SINGER I VOTED FOR HER AND RACHEL CROW GIVE HER SOMETHING THAT IS MORE VOCAL RANGE BUT WITH A TWIST THIS WAS A LONG WAIT FOR HER SINGLE AND THEY HELP HER SHOOT OF A DUD WOW NO BUENO
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It’s a cool song, but I expected some real R&B type music from her. Her voice is so much better than this song. This sounds like a rejected Jordin Sparks song. I’ve been rooting for her since her XFactor audition, so imma need for HER to now fail me now.
I don’t think it is terrible, bt it is WAY corny. Corny in the way, like it would have been a perfect X Factor WINNER’S SINGLE song choice. But to lead an album, I agree with the ppl on yesterday’s post.
This girl has island roots, why would you not take advantage of that! I mean its summer time, first single…. all the right elements for an uptempo R&B/Pop/Island vibe hybrid single.
Well, I did not hate the song, sorta like a good album Bonus Track, or filler materiel at best. Single worthy, like I said, only really Winner’s Single materiel. Which should have been released 8 months ago, if that were the case.
BUTTTTT I did dig the songs vocal production. Showed she has a vocal range, but didn’t belt it until the later chorus/outro. That was smart. Kudos for whoever’s idea it was on that tip!
I hope this isnt the 1st single for Melanie. She can do so much better than this. I need the record company to go back and try again. She blew “Listen” by Beyonce out the park.. give us something like that!
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37 COMMENTS
britneyspearfan
August 1, 2012 at 10:04 am
We waited almost a year for this bullshit? She need to try again!!!
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truth(the real truth honeychile)
August 1, 2012 at 10:11 am
#FAILED
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IKNOWTHETRUTH
August 1, 2012 at 10:13 am
I SECOND THAT. UM………SHE NEEDED SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE IN THE VAIN OF LITTLE MIX’S “WINGS” OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. THIS SINGLE IS HORRIBLE AND UNORIGINAL AND IT SOUNDS RECYCLED AND SHE DOESN’T STAND OUT VOCALLY OR WITH THE SONG IN GENERAL. HER LABEL IS WRONG FOR THIS. IT SOUNDS LIKE A KNOCK OFF KELLY ROWLAND TRACK THAT SHE DIDN’T INCLUDE ON ‘HERE I AM’.
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JustJameis
August 1, 2012 at 10:20 am
Well it matches that FAIL of a single cover. I expected so much more from her. Well LA Ried need to go back to the drawing board and focus on Ciara. Overdose anyone?
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ryan
August 1, 2012 at 10:24 am
i like it…
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Hd LIVE
August 1, 2012 at 10:27 am
I LIKE IT GO MELANIE
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KayeV
August 1, 2012 at 10:28 am
dont fail me now ? chick you done #failed yourself with this generic track . noooooo
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Wow
August 1, 2012 at 10:36 am
This is the start of failure, she deserves something better!
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I take it back
August 1, 2012 at 10:39 am
It’s pretty good, listen to it a couple of times, but still not #1 material.
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DR
August 1, 2012 at 11:00 am
Not sure why, but it reminds me of Leona Lewis a lot. I honestly LOVE this song, but I don’t think it’ll get much airplay.
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MC
August 1, 2012 at 11:19 am
I like her and this song, but like Sam and everyone else is saying it is a lackluster and unoriginal. I hope she makes it, but this doesn’t seem like a chart-topper. Hope if pulls for you, hon.
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itsandre20
August 1, 2012 at 11:29 am
I think it’s pretty safe to say that this was intended for mainstream pop radio/top 40…Melanie Amaro is very talented and gifted vocally so IMO I think she is holding back and I’m sure that when we hear her VOICE slaying on some ballad, people will really start to listen, but this is not what I was expecting after almost a year, but I must say that I do not dislike this track either, it’s very dancy and inspiring and fun, I’ll buy it..!!
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THE LEGENDARY LAX
August 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm
I expected something better and not this Trash……..she can do better than this…..I hope this is not the lead single…if it is….FLOP
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MC
August 1, 2012 at 12:22 pm
it is the lead single….i am pretty sure
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xedos
August 1, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Girl you fail me right now with this bull shit
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I'm not throwing shade, but...
August 1, 2012 at 12:51 pm
There is no doubts that Melanie can sing, but i never thought she was as great as the masses made her out to be…. and this proves it. The song is rubbish and sounds like a demo for Kelly Clarkson that was rejected, the only difference is that Kelly would’ve breathed some (although it seems impossible) into this bland generic song maybe making it just about bearable…. Melanie does not. The art of a vocalist is not to blow everyone away singing other peoples songs that already have a melody for you to adapt, or other people’s songs that you’ve practiced and sung for years, the art of a vocalist is to be able to make an original song catchy and memorable… this time Melanie does neither. I wish her luck with the first single… this is now known as a buzz single.
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MusicBoyKameron
August 1, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I actually like the song. It’s easy to listen to, no screaming or yelling over the track. There’s no doubt that Melanie is a star but I feel she’s in a situation similar to Jennifer Hudson. They don’t know what to do with her musically and she’ll eventually branch off into acting.
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number1k9
August 1, 2012 at 11:41 pm
LMFAO, at branch into acting, such a shame!
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TINO
August 1, 2012 at 1:30 pm
THIS IS NOT THE SONG FOR HER TO BE A SINGLE I REALLY THINK IF MANAGEMENT READS THESE THINGS PLEASE TAKE HEED MELANIE IS A AWESOME SINGER I VOTED FOR HER AND RACHEL CROW GIVE HER SOMETHING THAT IS MORE VOCAL RANGE BUT WITH A TWIST THIS WAS A LONG WAIT FOR HER SINGLE AND THEY HELP HER SHOOT OF A DUD WOW NO BUENO
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Halin
August 1, 2012 at 1:47 pm
WTF
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DOB
August 1, 2012 at 2:57 pm
I like this! It has hit written all over it IMO
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CRAMPED
August 1, 2012 at 2:59 pm
POP Generic Mainstream hot pile of trash. It will do very well – 90% chance!
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Izzy
August 1, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I don’t like it but I’m sure this song will get marketed to some movie or product! xfactor ain’t give 5million$ for nothing lol
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number1k9
August 1, 2012 at 11:42 pm
LOL, you’re right. Simon’s gonna make sure its at worst a minor hit! ! !
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TAYLOR SWIFTS NUMBER 1 FAN!!!
August 1, 2012 at 4:36 pm
jordan sparks…
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TAYLOR SWIFTS NUMBER 1 FAN!!!
August 1, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Okay, I like it.
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Steve
August 1, 2012 at 4:54 pm
It’s a cool song, but I expected some real R&B type music from her. Her voice is so much better than this song. This sounds like a rejected Jordin Sparks song. I’ve been rooting for her since her XFactor audition, so imma need for HER to now fail me now.
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mr.m
August 1, 2012 at 5:12 pm
FLOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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you
August 1, 2012 at 7:15 pm
i could see it growing but its not a ipod worthy song………
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keep it 100%
August 1, 2012 at 7:42 pm
this is the outcome when you don’t learn how to write your own music!!you get deadout pop tracks
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number1k9
August 1, 2012 at 11:37 pm
I don’t think it is terrible, bt it is WAY corny. Corny in the way, like it would have been a perfect X Factor WINNER’S SINGLE song choice. But to lead an album, I agree with the ppl on yesterday’s post.
This girl has island roots, why would you not take advantage of that! I mean its summer time, first single…. all the right elements for an uptempo R&B/Pop/Island vibe hybrid single.
Well, I did not hate the song, sorta like a good album Bonus Track, or filler materiel at best. Single worthy, like I said, only really Winner’s Single materiel. Which should have been released 8 months ago, if that were the case.
BUTTTTT I did dig the songs vocal production. Showed she has a vocal range, but didn’t belt it until the later chorus/outro. That was smart. Kudos for whoever’s idea it was on that tip!
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George
August 2, 2012 at 2:33 am
it’s not the worst thing out there at the moment. But was hoping for something a bit more.
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getoutofhere
August 2, 2012 at 12:25 pm
its better than hearing rhianna washed up voice haha
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honeydip
August 2, 2012 at 1:00 pm
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @TEETOMATO211 I FOLLOW BACK!
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Ttaye
August 5, 2012 at 5:42 pm
I hope this isnt the 1st single for Melanie. She can do so much better than this. I need the record company to go back and try again. She blew “Listen” by Beyonce out the park.. give us something like that!
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JUSTbeinHONEST
August 8, 2012 at 12:52 am
this track put me to sleep its always good to make your first single something that gets in peoples heads and makes them move….. this just bores you
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