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Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 11:59 am
latest reports has Fantasia's album selling 363K.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, August 27, 2004 - 12:18 pm
Fantasia doesn't have an album out, but I'm glad the unreleased one has sold that many!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, August 30, 2004 - 2:16 pm
A busy Fantasia ready to roll into Philly with her fellow idols Philadelphia Inquirer The oddest song you'll hear on the American Idols tour at the Wachovia Center tonight? Easy. It's George Huff covering "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by the British hard-rock band the Darkness. The showstopper? Easy again. Pretty much anything sung by Fantasia Barrino. The 20-year-old from High Point, N.C., is validating her victory on the third season of the Fox singing contest by lighting up arenas in 47 cities with her powerful, elemental voice. Fantasia gets to travel on the grown-up bus with Huff, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Peter Lewis, Amy Adams and La Toya London. The younger singers ride with family members or chaperones in another bus. The tour is something of a dream for Fantasia (at her management's suggestion, she is now going by her first name only). The small-town girl gets to entertain large crowds, meet people, and travel. "I'm really enjoying myself," she says. "Since we started getting down to the South, my spirits started getting even better. I love Florida." At the moment, she's in a hotel in Columbia, S.C., trying to conduct an interview while her daughter, Zion, zooms around the room. Zion is the reason Fantasia was convinced she didn't stand a chance of winning Idol - right up until the final results were announced. "There was so much controversy about me being a young [single] mother," she says. But fame and a recording contract mean you can afford better presents, such as the Barbie Jeep she bought for Zion's third birthday earlier this month. Celebrity also has its drawbacks. "I really like to shop, and it's so hard for me to do it now," she says. "The last time I went to a mall, it got so crazy I couldn't buy anything. That was difficult." When she does get a rare day away from the tour, she flies off to work on her debut album, due in November. "I've been in the studio in Miami with Missy Elliott, in Atlanta with Jermaine Dupri, and in L.A. with [the hot production team] the Underdogs," she says. "I'm working with a lot of amazing people." [...]
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Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002
| Monday, August 30, 2004 - 2:30 pm
Picky picky,picky. It is 372K for her single as of last report.
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Monkeyboy
Member
05-27-2001
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 11:40 am
Here is the cover of Fantasia's album titled "Free Yourself." I like it!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 12:13 pm
Wow. fantasia looks GOOD! Thanks for posting MB. I hear she has some great producers on the album as well.
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Monkeyboy
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05-27-2001
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 12:45 pm
YW, Tish. I heard the same thing, I'm thinking about picking it up when it comes out. (Nov. 23, btw).
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, October 15, 2004 - 8:14 am
There are full samples of 5 of her songs on the internet. Have any of you heard them? I can't get to a link today, but they are at several sites. If you need them, I will check back and post them. Her songs were on rate the music Wednesday and someone copied them down from there. These are close to, but not the final versions ofthe songs and they added some static so these will not be a replacement for her album. I will check back tonight and post the links if you need them. It ws not my style of music. 2 songs were hip hop and 2 new style R&B and one sort of Jazzy. The thing that I heard was that her voice seemed to be scrubbed clean of any of her uniqueness. It is like the music reflects that picture. That picture does not capture the essence of Fantasia, the bubbly personality, the sense of humor, the very energy she exudes. The picture looks cold to me. But this is only my opinion and there are others who loved the clips, so you should form your own opinion.
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Monkeyboy
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05-27-2001
| Friday, October 15, 2004 - 12:01 pm
I heard "Free Yourself" today. I think it is ok. Not bad, not great. I definitely want to hear more from her though. I agree, Sadies, that it kind of takes away some of her uniqueness. She sounded a lot like Brandy in the song, imo. I think her album cover will really catch people's attention in stores and that's why they picked that picture. I think it's fabulous and very "diva" like.
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Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002
| Friday, October 15, 2004 - 2:16 pm
But I liked her fun side, she always seemed so alive and bursting out and I think that picture looks confined and cold. I really feel likethey are robbing her of her uniqueness, But I think they did that to Ruben, and Clay a little on their first albums. Monkeyboy, I was sick this year, so I didn't come here much last winter, did you try out for AI3?
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Monkeyboy
Member
05-27-2001
| Friday, October 15, 2004 - 2:25 pm
No, I didn't Sadies. I auditioned this year for Arizona Idol which pays for your trip and audition for American Idol if you win. I made it to the semi finals but had to drop out when my father got sick. Maybe next year? lol.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 6:17 pm
'American Idol' Star Fantasia Steals Show Do you remember this moment? Simon Cowell, breathless on "American Idol" after Fantasia Barrino sang Gershwin's "Summertime," pronounced her and her performance the best ever on the show. Fantasia was just a scared 19-year-old who hoped to win the contest. Last night, Fantasia now all of 20 was the special guest at legendary New York radio personality Hal Jackson's 65th anniversary dinner. The black-tie gala at the Rainbow Room was a swell affair, with featured artists Ashford & Simpson, Chuck Jackson, The Manhattans and Patti LaBelle. There was a proclamation from New York Gov. George Pataki and lots of media. There wasn't a single reporter or photographer from the mainstream press it was their loss. Fantasia made her appearance right after the first three performers turned in spectacular sets in the Art Deco dining room. She slithered up to the stage in a lovely peach-colored gown. It was instantly apparent that since "American Idol," Fantasia has matured and maybe even been tutored a little. She looked sensational and acted sensationally, singing an impromptu a cappella "Happy Birthday" to Hal. You folks outside the New York area might not know this, but Hal is responsible for breaking more records and acts than any other DJ in New York history. Years ago I learned to drive listening to him on WBLS while he spun records. But the best was yet to come. Patti LaBelle arrived, looking like a very cool diva in a mink cape over a black cat suit. But she quickly explained that she had a cold, her nose had been bleeding and she was a mess. "I agreed to be here and I couldn't stay away," she said. However, knowing that she might not be in perfect voice, LaBelle invited Fantasia onstage to sing with her. And the rest is history. Fantasia, now very polished but not slick, comes across as a young Aretha Franklin. She helped Patti through "If You Only Knew" and "Love You, Need You" without any rehearsal or lyric sheet. There was no lip-synching either. Just straight-ahead, gorgeous R&B belting, crooning and scatting. "She knows my music," Patti said as she mustered up the strength to temporarily overcome her illnesses and give Fantasia a run for her money. "I'm 60 years old and I've been doing this for 40 years. How old are you?" Patti asked a shocked Fantasia when they finished a song to one of many standing ovations. "Twenty," the girl replied. Even LaBelle couldn't believe it. If last night was any indication, Fantasia is poised to be a superstar. As for Patti, her patter, including telling Hal from the stage "I'll sweat like a man for you," was glib, off-the-cuff and no doubt aided by the cold medicine she needed to make the show. She said she couldn't sing, but really, she outdid herself. You can hear the whole thing this Sunday on Hal and Debi Jackson's show on WBLS. link
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 4:09 pm
Patti LaBelle and Fantasia Perform Together

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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, November 12, 2004 - 5:07 pm
Fantasia On 20/20 Tonight! like a doofus i missed her on Good Morning America today
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 12:05 pm
FANTASIA ON AMERICAN DREAMS TONIGHT (AS ARETHA FRANKLIN)
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 6:58 pm
She was just on the Ama's. Great performance!
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Ladytex
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09-27-2001
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 7:04 pm
Yep two great performances by Fantasia tonight!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 10:30 pm
She was hot tonight. Props to Usher and ALicia Keys, too. And Snoop was great.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, November 19, 2004 - 2:31 pm
They announced where Fantasia will be in the Macy's parade, I forgot, but it was a nice float and she will be singing I Believe.
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Monday, November 22, 2004 - 11:25 am
Fantasia was GREAT on Regis and Kelly today. She did her first single "Truth Is" and talked about how she and Aretha Franklin have been missing each other on the phone--they keep leaving messages for each other. It's so cool that Miss Franklin called J Records to get in touch with Fantasia. Tasia also talked of them dueting. I can just imagine how great it would be to hear Fantasia with the Queen. Fantasia's CD comes out tomorrow! I can't wait.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, November 22, 2004 - 11:50 am
oh dang, that would be an awesome duet! I'm sad I missed her today. I like that song "Truth Is". I can't wait til tomorrow to get both her cd and Ruben's!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, November 22, 2004 - 1:38 pm
Fantasia, Ruben and Kelly will be on television one night this week too on Fox at 8 (CT) (just can't remember if its Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday...sorry).
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, November 22, 2004 - 2:57 pm
Fantasia was great on Ellen Degeneres today as well.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, November 22, 2004 - 5:54 pm
Fantasia taking flight 'American Idol' winner launches her first album NYDailyNews All the recent talk about moral values is nothing new to "American Idol 3" winner Fantasia Barrino. During the show's run, the sassy Barrino caught a lot of flak from viewers who didn't think that a high-school dropout and unwed teenage mother was the best role model for the kids watching every week. "People badgered me, tried to find out bad things about me," says Barrino, the mother of a 3-year-old daughter, Zion. "You know, there's so many other things going on in the world that people should be worried about than little stuff like that." Luckily for the world of pop music, Barrino's detractors were in the (moral) minority, and the firebrand singer went on to beat fresh-scrubbed rival Diana DeGarmo in the season finale, watched by 28 million people. Soon after, Barrino hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her first single, the mushy "I Believe," co-written by "Idol" alum Tamyra Gray. She also brought thousands of fans to their feet in red and blue states alike as part of the "American Idol" summer tour. With the release of her first album, "Free Yourself," on Tuesday, the now 20-year-old Barrino is ready to step out of the "American Idol" bubble and become a star in her own right. "I want to push past being the American Idol," she says. "I just want to be seen as Fantasia Barrino who just loves to do her music." "Free Yourself" was produced for RCA's J Records by group chairman Clive Davis, who says "the fact that Fantasia comes from 'American Idol' is incidental. She is an artist I would have signed through the normal A&R process." Though Barrino's album contains some of her signature "Idol" tunes - including the lush "You Were Always on My Mind" and a goosebump-raising "Summertime" - most of the songs are hip-hop-flavored R&B tracks that call to mind recent albums by Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige. The songs' writers have done a good job of capturing the singer's brash independent-woman vibe. "They had all watched me on the show, heard my life story and then wrote the songs for me," Barrino says. Of the three tracks written and produced by Missy Elliott, "Selfish" is the irresistible standout with its raucous Hindi sample and gorgeous piano breakdown. Other contributors include Jermaine Dupri, Jazze Pha and Harold Lilly. As lavishly produced as "Free Yourself" is, Barrino's vocals could have easily gotten lost among the booming beats and elaborate drum programming. Instead, in song after song she reaches back to her church roots, pulling notes from deep within and passionately sending them out to the sky. With such a roster of high-profile collaborators, Barrino and her label are clearly aiming to compete with the likes of Destiny's Child, Alicia Keys and newcomer Ciara for spots on pop radio playlists. Barrino will also be going head to head with past "Idol" stars Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken and DeGarmo, all of whom have albums coming out during the holiday season. The timing of the five "Idol" albums is "coincidental," says Davis. "They each have separate careers, and they are all recording different types of music." Whatever the fate of the "Idol" releases, nobody can deny that an artist with Barrino's whopping talent deserves to find a place in today's pop marketplace. Nobody, that is, except those who still have a problem with the single-mother issue. On that score, Barrino remains unapologetic. One of her album's tracks, "Baby Mama," is a kiddie sing-along meant to empower other single mothers. "I'm going to sing this for all the single moms out there who work hard and do it all by themselves," Barrino says. And what if some of her detractors see this innocuous ditty as a way to promote single motherhood? "I'm not worried - God loves single moms," Barrino says with a laugh. "God loves the prostitutes, God loves the drug addicts, God loves everybody!"
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 6:23 pm
My 9 year old nephew is on cloud 9 tonight. He spotted Fantasia at the Panthers game today and went over to her all by himself (they were both sitting in the Club Section) and met her. She was so nice to him and called him sweetie. He was thrilled to learn that she lives in the same neighborhood as him and loves the Panthers!
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