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The Best You Never Heard: Nivea, Luke & Q, Fya & Kiley Dean

Published: Monday 21st Apr 2008 by Sam
The Best You Never Heard: Nivea, Luke & Q, Fya & Kiley DeanThis week’s edition of ‘The Best You Never Heard’ serves up songs by Nivea, Luke & Q, Fya and Kiley Dean. You can drop me your suggestions for future installments at sam@thatgrapejuice.net

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Nivea – Okay (Red-Cup Remix)

It’s not often that a song’s remix is better than the original, however this was very much so the case with Nivea’s ‘Okay’. Featured on her 2005 effort ‘Complicated’ (along with the released version), the track boasts entirely new lyrics, production as well a feature by then-husband The Dream. The ‘Crunk Craze’ that swept the industry a few years ago makes it all the more understandable why the original was released instead of this standout cut.

Listen: Okay (Red-Cup Remix)

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Luke & Q – My Turn

Some of you may remember R&B duo Luke & Q from their brief appearance in Destiny’s Child ‘Soldier’ video. Described by Beyonce herself as being ‘the total package’, the group generated a moderate buzz back in 2006 with their debut single ‘My Turn’. Indeed the pair’s unique combined vocals make for an engaging listening experience; Q’s smooth tenor complements Luke’s husky delivery surprisingly well. Though things seem to have gone quiet with the guys, there’s no denying the gem that is this track.

 

Listen: My Turn

 

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Fya – Must Be Love

 

 

Somewhat echoing the sentiments expressed by Estelle recently, UK trio Fya serve as prominent example of how the majority of urban acts here aren’t supported by the industry. The girls burst onto the scene in 2003 with their own brand of Dancehall-flavoured R&B, spearheaded by, this, their awesome debut single ‘Must Be Love’. Despite releasing a solid follow-up also, the girls were dropped by Def Jam UK soon after; a shame considering their potential was endless.

Listen: Must Be Love

 

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Kiley Dean – Kiss Me Like That

Set for stardom back in 2003 as a protegee of Timbaland, Kiley Dean found herself at the receiving end of label drama – eventually severing ties with the hit-maker’s short lived Beat Club imprint. Having recorded two shelved albums for the label, the Timbaland produced ‘Kiss Me Like That’ stands as a personal favorite. Dean recently signed with Matthew Knowles and Music World, with an album slated to drop this year.

Listen: Kiss Me Like That

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  1. Jaron April 21, 2008

    Kiss Me Like That was always a personal fav, so was Make Me A Song. Wish I could have heard those shelved songs.

    Lookin’ forward to the 2008 release, but knowin’ Matthew Knowles it might not receive the promotion it is due.

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  2. Savoy April 21, 2008

    I was CRAZY about Nivea’s “Okay” (Red Cup Remix) when it first came out.

    Do y’all notice that Nivea used the melody from the chorus to Mariah Carey’s “Breakdown” for the verses? It didn’t hit me for a while but I knew I’d heard something sung that way before. She’s said MC is her biggest inspiration so it fits.

    This song was produced by “The Dream”? WHAT?! How bout’ that?

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  3. MissOMyGoodnezz April 21, 2008

    I downloaded the Kiley Dean album, it was actually hot! I cant believe they didn’t release it. She had a very Aaliyah / pop / r&b type style to her which is still very nice after all this time.

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  4. Beezy April 23, 2008

    Nivea’s “Okay” (Red Cup Remix) was always a hit in my eyes…
    i loved it wayy more than the original.
    it should have been released as a single

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