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True R&B Led by a Voice that Can Actually Sing!!

M. J. Moore | Chicago, Illinois United States | 08/16/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Tarralyn Ramsey is one of the few newer, younger singers who are actually fresh, refreshing and who can actually SING. Tarralyn comes from the school of Mariah Carey and definitely Whitney Houston, who she sounds a lot like. Tarralyn hearkens from true R&B and the Gospel roots definately come out throughout the CD. My major complaint is that she has not received the recognition and attention that she so rightfully deserves but she is a great singer and the CD actually displays that.



WHERE yOU ARE- Produced by Gregory Christopher and Cory Rooney, this uptempo Darkchild love song has a very hot beat to it. It kind of reminds me of a Darkchild beat; however a fresh element is thrown in, Tarralyn's voice and the catchy hook saves the song. The song is a nice, laidback, summer riding in your ride kind of song. It is nothing too heavy but it is also not disposable at the same time. A



REMEDY- Produced by Wirlie Morris, she begins this cut sounding like Whitney Houston herself on the humming note. This is one of the songs that stuck out to me in my initial listen of the CD. The song is one of those heartfelt, beat heavy slow jams with Tarralyn singing her heart out about someone being and bringing the love remedy. At the end, she takes it on home shouting out all the emotions that the song evokes. This is the current single which has been making some ends at Urban AC outlets somewhat. A+



GOIN CRAZY- Produced by Malcolm Shabazz and Cito Crandle, this has that Darkchild sound to it. It also sounds like a Contemporary Gospel song like something that Trinitee 5:7 would tackle. The song is another love song about being "head over heels" for someone. This up/midtempo is nothing special but it is definately listenable. My favorite part is the B-Section. A-



BABY u KNOW- Featuring Murphy Lee and produced by Gregory Christopher, this fresh uptempo which samples Minnie Riperton's "LOVING yOU" is tight to death and I am disappointed that the song did not blow up at radio because it deserves to be a hit. It is certainly a fresh mix and Murphy Lee's rap adds a lot to the song. Tarralyn's soprano register is also shown as she hits some C notes on "feel" before the rap and she attempts to do the Minnie Riperton high note although it can be heard that that is not really in her range totally, she still handles it well. This song is just hot totally and I like the different changes from the B-Sections to the chorus to the outro. A+



UP AGAINST ALL ODDS- 1st single with an accompanying video, this is the song that she sang to win on VH1'S BORN TO DIVA. Produced by Cory Rooney and Dan Shea, this is true Gospel-sounding. This could literally be a Gospel song and Tarralyn takes it home at the end. My only problem is that it is overproduced and the climax is a little too generic and common but the message of the song is beautiful. A-



TAKE ME AWAY- Produced by Robery Anthony, this cut really does take you away. It is a nice, laidback midtempo love song that is very breezy and enjoyable to listen to. It is nothing extremely unique but it is a great song. A



DOLO- Produced by Troy Oliver, this is one of those "I'm letting you know the business" type of song. I have never really been attracted to this song and I usually skip over it when I listen to the CD. The song is nothing remarkable. B



GOTTA HAVE yOU- Produced by Cory Rooney and Greg Bruno, this has an old vibe to it like some 80s uptempo with a modern update. It sounds like something Whitney would sing but I like it alot for what it is. It is a nice love song with good vocals and all the elements of the song work together to make one listenable track. A



FLY AWAY- Midtempo, reggae track produced by Peter Wade Keusch, John Hill, Cory Rooney and Dan Shea, this cut really does make me wanna fly away. It is just so transcending and freeing and is one of my favorite cuts. Listen to the message about just flying away with the one you love. A very peaceful song it is. A+



MADE FOR yOU-Produced by Cory Rooney and Dan Shea, here is the ballad of all ballads. If you have not noticed all the top, big voiced divas have a song that is a trademark ballad to showcase their emotional delivery and vocal abilities. Although UP AGAINST ALL ODDS would arguably fit that bill, this song comes close and is a very touching love song about being truly destined for someone else, literally being made for someone else. Tarralyn handles the song well with an ability and ease for the more experienced. A+



10,000 THANK YOU'S- This is what makes me appreciate and respect her even more because she gives God His props and acknowledges Him with this touching song that many of us can relate to just about being grateful for the blessings from God. She sounds so comfortable singing this. Produced by Cito Crandle, Greg Bruno and Cory Rooney. A+



This CD had to take time to grow on me because I was not intially impressed with but I enjoy it very much so now. It is so peaceful with positive messages of love and praise to God wrapped in true R&B/soulful grooves with a voice that does not oversing but one that sings well. I am so tired of all these young singers who are blowing up but the people who can actually sing get no recognition. Tarralyn can sing and this CD shows that very fact."

Extraordinary Talent - Great album - only disappointment it

Erica Johnson | East Boston, Ma. USA | 05/28/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am so tired of pretty girls with subpar voices. Tarralyn can really sing, she reminds me of Whitney Houston when Whitney first came out. She has a powerful voice and a wonderful variety of rich uptempo, mid-tempo and ballad songs. Anyone who believes this album was a waste of time doesn't know a great voice. I'm hoping more people will support Tarralyn's forthcoming works. She's truly the kind of singer who is a dying breed (thanks to hip-hop). I want to hear a person sing, hold a note and maintain a beautiful sound and Tarralyn is that artist. May God continue to Bless her and if you want to hear a great album buy this album of wonderful songs."

5 star artist

A. Martin | Chicago, Illinois USA | 07/17/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Tarralyn Ramsey is a five star artist. However I give the CD a three and a half because there are really only a few songs on this very short CD that are praiseworthy. She especially does a beautiful job with "Remedy", and "Made for You." To be honest, I think she has the sound of a lot of Artists all rolled into one like WHitney Houston of course, Kelly price, Karen Clark-Sheard and a few others. The vocals on this cd are amazing but the lyrics to a few of the songs are just lame but Taralyn's vocals make you want to listen to the song regardless how terrible the lyrics.
Her producers really played it safe with this CD which isn't too bad when the artist has great vocals. She has the potential to have a very large career if she can get some better lyrics and beats. They should have done more publicity for her CD. I was looking foward to this CD to drop but I never heard anything about it until I looked on amazon. All in all it's an okay CD."