With the release of Fantasia‘s comeback album ‘Side Effects Of You’ drawing nearer, the American Idol alum is wasting no time giving fans a teaser-taste of what to expect from the set.
Fresh from unwrapping the video for the project’s lead single ‘Lose To Win’, the 28-year-old stopped by WHUR radio in Washington today to premiere buzz cut ‘If I Was A Bird’.
Without any further adieu, then, listen to Fantasia soar after the jump…
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Refreshing!
While not quite boasting the “Rock Soul” sound Ms. Barrino has been touting, the song certainly makes for a solid listen – especially lyrically.
All too often the topic of love is musically addressed in the same formulaic manner, yet here a simple but powerful metaphor is used to relay how joyous, yet restrictive the “L” word can be. The overall message is cemented with a potent, yet understated vocal performance from Fantasia.
Is ‘Bird’ single worthy? Not for us. However, it does what it says on the tin and has us buzz-ing even more for its housing album. Roll on April 23rd!
56 COMMENTS
Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Why is her voice so annoying?
Her voice sounds like a raspy, hoarse chipmunk.
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Love And Leave It Alone
March 5, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Take yo hating ass somewhere else with that….
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NinaSarefina
March 5, 2013 at 10:40 pm
PREACHHHHH !
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ras
March 5, 2013 at 8:42 pm
you just dont know talent when you see been brain wash by the pop world
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:14 pm
How do you know which artists I listen too? I rarely listen to the mainstream radio nowadays.
My taste in music has changed tremendously since a few years ago. This is why I go on music blogs, to find new music by talented artists that the radio won’t play.
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Monstarebel
March 5, 2013 at 8:43 pm
i agree girl those vocals are a mess they never amazed me…
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CHUDDS
March 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm
Her vocals are never a mess boo. She gets a lil churchy somethings (screaming), but she has never given a shitty performance. *looks at your avi* tread lightly babe, tread lightly….
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CHUDDS
March 5, 2013 at 8:54 pm
*sometimes
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:06 pm
Yass!
At least someone agrees. Her voice is too over the top. Everbody that says I’m hating are acting like they will buy the single anyways.
Smh
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Monstarebel
March 5, 2013 at 9:14 pm
@eyecandy yes girl her vocals can be very overbearing at times i don’t like all that screaming & yelling shit
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ras
March 5, 2013 at 8:45 pm
fantasia is so phenomenal i just dont understand why people always hatting on her i dont get it
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TJ
March 5, 2013 at 9:24 pm
I am sure someone has something to say about the way your voice sounds or better yet, the way you look.
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:40 pm
My voice? Well I never claimed to be a singer, nor do I ever want to be one so that is irrelevant.
As for my looks, that is perfectly fine because even some of the prettiest women in the world are called ugly because others may not see the beauty.
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BEYSUS OVER JESUS
March 5, 2013 at 8:20 pm
BITCH YOU LOOK LIKE A BIRD WITH YOUR GHETTO NASTY ILLITERATE RATCHET ASS…DIDN’T BOTHER TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG, IT SOUNDS LIKE A FLOP.
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Monstarebel
March 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm
hahaha okaay
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:18 pm
Lmbao gurl!
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 3:36 am
Yo life is a flop…bitch!
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nad
March 21, 2013 at 1:13 pm
jealousy….
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Monstarebel
March 5, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Shes like the wackest rnb chick im sorry but she is
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 5, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Looks at ur avi…what do U know about rnb besides suckn an rnb dick
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Monstarebel
March 5, 2013 at 9:27 pm
Honey i know plenty about r&b & like i said before Keyshia cole vocally & physically slaays fannys flop ass
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 3:28 am
Bitch that show what u know if u THINK that. Keshia cole.is.an off key bitch who basically only sings ONE note. In fact what the hell am i responded to YOU for? Ur still bitter that yo momma sold u to the gypsies for a bottle of volka when u were 3. #bitterbitch
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:17 pm
Yaaaasss!
Everybody thats calling me a hater needs to keep it real. Y’all won’t even buy the damn single!
J. Hudson>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Floptasia
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CHUDDS
March 5, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Girl how are you gonna say you don’t like all that yelling and screaming when thats ALL J. Hud does? Fuck outta here bitch.
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:43 pm
J. Hudson doesn’t have a raspy chipmunk voice though.
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The Truth
March 5, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Actually J.Hudson has flopped more than Fantasia. Do your research boo lol.
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 3:30 am
Your kidn right? Jhud??
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CHUDDS
March 5, 2013 at 8:33 pm
I love it! Smooth beat, great lyrics and stellar constrained vocals from Ms Barrino. I, too am curious to hear the Rock-Soul tracks….
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Nick
March 5, 2013 at 8:35 pm
EYE CANDY GO SAT DOWN please…, Fantasia has an amazing beautiful unique voice & I LOVE ALL OF HER MUSIC-this was great, it’s just sad real R&B/ROCK SOUL won’t get the love it deserves on the charts though…. I CANT WAIT FOR IT BE RELEASED!!
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Eye Candy
March 5, 2013 at 9:21 pm
I respect your opinion but her voice is loud, annoying, churchy, & over bearing.
I guess one person’s musical trash is another person’s musical treasure.
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CHUDDS
March 5, 2013 at 9:35 pm
You obviously came in here to bash her without even listening to the music queen. Be gone!
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Ehhh Don't worry about it
March 5, 2013 at 9:03 pm
I love the song….But this should not be a single! The masses are too dumb to understand it. Fantasia needs something catchy! I want her to release “without me” I feel like that song is a HIT!
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Ehhh Don't worry about it
March 5, 2013 at 9:14 pm
Alright! After listening to this song again and really getting into it! I FREAKING Love it! I’m actually mad that this snippet is so short! Just when I’m going up, it ends. She’s just riding the beat!
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Cream
March 5, 2013 at 9:36 pm
she is soooo Fugly!!!! gross!!!
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 3:32 am
Stop talkn bout yo momma like that
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King B>Rihanna
March 5, 2013 at 10:13 pm
I like it..I wanted the production to be more aggressive i.e the beat to boom a little harder.
I see people can’t appreciate raw gritty vocals.
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Music
March 5, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Great Song! As someone else stated, the majority of radio listeners these days are so used to stuff being dumbed down that they won’t accept/appreciate the true meaning behind this song. I can already see jokes about the song coming from common folk who don’t look deeper into the meanings of songs.
It would be a great song for the album though and to perform at her concerts for the fans.
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Jennifer Houston
March 5, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Jennifer Houston >>>>>>> Floptasia
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 8:22 am
GIRL PLEASE!
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Cream
March 5, 2013 at 11:25 pm
^^^^ that was not the real cream but he did say what I was thinking so (:
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Cream
March 5, 2013 at 11:25 pm
^^^^ that was not the real cream but he did say what I was thinking so (:
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Cream
March 5, 2013 at 11:25 pm
^^^^ that was not the real cream but he did say what I was thinking so (:
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kcool's Chocolate Box(@ChocolateBox777)
March 5, 2013 at 11:45 pm
A real woman with real problems she is. Wish her happiness & success….
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tee
March 6, 2013 at 3:42 am
U have a sexy a** pic d*mn!
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Kyle
March 6, 2013 at 12:16 am
This is a great R&B song with a great message. I can’t wait to hear her new music…especially after her amazing last album!!!
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Fame220
March 6, 2013 at 1:59 am
THIS SONG RIGHT HERE….. AMAZING!
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bsbsbsh
March 6, 2013 at 2:15 am
a song dedicated to keri hilson, how sweet
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QueenBarb
March 6, 2013 at 2:22 am
You are a bird bitch
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 3:41 am
Ur fav…BITCH!!
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QueenBey
March 6, 2013 at 3:37 am
I Like It!
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 3:42 am
Y isnt the link up? I dont c the link
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singerboy
March 6, 2013 at 6:19 am
Fantasia = AMAZING …. if u think different, you are HATING!!!!!!
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Mother Mariah
March 6, 2013 at 6:50 am
Lmaoooo! Jennifer Hudson is a flop musically. Her songs don’t chart and her albums flop! She won an Oscar and still doesn’t have a platinum album under her belt. And her sympathy Grammy was undeserved. Fantasia is a true artist and singer who actually has versatility. Jennifer and Keyshia(LMAO) have none.
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truth(icki is a KMART, NO GRAMMY NOD, PFRR FLOP, SQUID EYED bitch)
March 6, 2013 at 8:20 am
#POW
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Mr. How Come
March 6, 2013 at 7:51 pm
How come these JHud fans find their way to EVERY post about Fantasia. It’s like y’all are obsessed with #TeamTasia …Does JHud even make music anymore?
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Riqueen
March 10, 2013 at 8:28 pm
LOL if i were a bird? it should be if i were an ape oops neva mind….
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