Free Yourself by Fantasia

Pros: The girl can blow. When the material's right, she's on point.
Cons: The material's not right all the time. Fantasia and crunk aren't meant to go together.

Over the past three years, the TV show "American Idol" has gotten a bad rap for turning Joe and Jane average into music stars. Granted, you've got to suspend credibility for a bit when you've got Paula Abdul judging someone else on their singing ability, ...

Pros: Fantasia has excellent vocals and can really sing.
Cons: Some of the "drama" and "baby mama" stuff can be too much.

After Fantasia dazzling win on American Idol, the released of her 3-song CD single, we now have the album titled, "Free Yourself" from the energetic and vivacious Fantasia Barrino. Whether you like the show American Idol or not, there is no denying the ...

Pros: Great soul voice with some engaging songs
Cons: Too much generic R&B for a singer so unique

When American Idol season three was coming to an end who couldn't pull for the real, unique Fantasia Barrino. Her talent was unbelievable (didn't you get chills from her stunning delivery of "Summertime") and you could tell she was a true fountain of ...

Pros: The girl's got it, whatever it is.
Cons: It definitely isn't worthy material.

Choosing a president by democratic process is no longer (if it ever was) about voting in your self-interest, or even in the best interests of the country. It's not really about issues or debates, and it's certainly not about leadership. The ...

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Here's the thing about Fantasia Barrino. Ma, can sing her a** off. And I'm not talkin' the American Idol oversinging, moronic Celine/Whitney/Mariah derivative bullsh*t. I'm talkin' jazz inflected, soul stirring, from the church I need Jesus ...

Pros: That voice!
Cons: Some of the material it's given to sing; voice occasionally grates

Face it. Fantasia Barrino didn't need American Idol to become a star. American Idol needed Fantasia Barrino. After crowning 2 winners, Kelly Clarkson & Ruben Studdard, and seeing the both of them release decent but genre-generic debut albums (1 of ...

Pros: Beautiful and unique vocals with some raw messages.
Cons: Too much 'hood and not enough good.

Fantasia Barrino, the 22-year-old winner of American Idol's 3rd season on Fox (May 2004) is making a tremendous comeback on board the Hoopla Express and is why I decided to refresh everyone's memory about her "Free Yourself" CD. Despite her little ...

Pros: Good choices of songs that fit her vocal style.
Cons: None

I believe. Believing in yourself can lead you to the unimaginable. Just ask 2004 American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino. Fantasia won over audiences with her bubbly charm and determination to succeed. Dazzling live performances such as "Summertime" and ...

Pros: Stunning vocals and all the passion, ardor, originality that Fantasia's fans have come to expect.
Cons: Doesn't have the magic of a visual performance, or the diversity of her Idol playlist.

Yesterday, I faced a conundrum: two albums that I was keenly awaiting came out came out, which were "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" and "Free Yourself." Though the titles may in someway make them sound like they are somehow tied thematically, music ...

Pros: Fantasia's rich, mature voice is showcased; something for everybody.
Cons: None, really.

Fantasia's CD was worth the wait. It features a wide variety of songs, something for the young, something for the rest of us. Her rendition of Always on My Mind brought me to tears. I highly recommend it.