I Believe/Dream [Single] by Fantasia

Pros: Great voice, amazing individual
Cons: Not a thing

Usually I'm the type of person who likes to wait when an artist releases a CD. It's very rare that I will go out and purchase a single. However, I have been waiting patiently for Fantasia Barrino's single I Believe to be released. I was so ...

Pros: One word - Vocals.
Cons: Chain of Fools Arrangement.

American Idol is a show that takes cheese and melodrama to new levels. The unscientific voting system, the early dismissal of talented singers, the barely melodic theme music accompanied by the sporadic motions of a amorphous dancing figure that signals ...

Pros: Great vocals, stunning interpretation, truly original.
Cons: Sketchy production.

Poor Fantasia Barrino. Hers is the name that launched a thousand clichés. But, to her credit, she lives up to every one of them. This single contains three songs - "I Believe" (the latest song-in-a-box bestowed on every American Idol), "Chain of ...

Pros: Beautiful voice, inspirational message
Cons: None

Fantasia's rich, beautiful voice and soulful delivery makes this a must-have. Also check out the new CD, "Free Yourself," for a wider variety, especially my favorite, Fantasia's unique, made-me-cry rendition of "Always on My Mind."

Pros: Having more than one song should tide you over until her fall album release date.
Cons: Wish we could have a live version of "I Believe ".

Fans of Fantasia having been waiting since the night of her win for her debut single. Relying solely on videotaped performances, I rushed out to my nearest Music store to purchase Fantasia's "I Believe " single. Even though other stores might have sold them for cheaper than what I paid, I could wait long enough to do any comparison shopping. I picked up two of the most expensive CDs in the city. Now that I have them, I don't regret spending a single dollar. The elongated version of "I Believe " was well worth the wait and the price. Her voice immediately brought me to tears as she belted out "Love keeps lifting me higher ". As if one song is not enough, we fans are blessed enough to have "chain of fools " (without having to listen to the rest of the idol hopefuls) and her stirring rendition of "Summertime ". Her voice amazes me, her presence on the album astonishes me and I can't wait until this fall for her debut album and hopefully a DVD of her road to success, fame, and fortune.