https://twitter.com/billboard/status/1099022293227982851
Lengthy but a good read. :stressed:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk_KoCvlh8_/
:gorlonfire: :gorlonfire:
I could never get into this album
But congrats!
QuoteChili: When the song got leaked, I heard that Timbaland got upset about it. He was feeling like Dallas bit off of his sound or whatever. I didn't think it sounded exactly like his stuff, but it definitely sounded like maybe he could have did a collaboration. It was just a popular sound at the time. The lyrics are so TLC, as far as our whole girl power thing and talking about guys. It's actually one of my favorite songs to perform
ACK!
I never really thought about this at the time but it does have a Timbaland vibe.
QuoteAustin: So this song came in at the last minute. It was originally for Kandi and Tiny because they wanted to do a project together. But I told Kevin, "If you let me have this for TLC, I'll make it the first single." It would be different, with Chili singing the record, rather than us always starting with T-Boz. "No Scrubs" was a breakthrough for Chili because we hadn't focused on her like that for the first two albums. It was a great way to expose her; being a secondary vocalist was not just her purpose. After the song's success, it felt like TLC was a new group, because we took a different approach to reinvent them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aDMbC2SlxU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68sogYPJjUQ
:supluv:
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T-Boz: Chili ended up doing this as a solo song because it's just too pretty for me. I was too rough and rugged for that at the time, I don't want to talk about missing nobody! [Laughs.] But she sounded amazing and it was totally up her alley. It really highlighted her as a singer. I would have messed the song up!
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Chili: We were signed to [FanMail co-executive producer] Babyface?s label [LaFace Records], so I was always around him. He is such a joy to work with. A lot of people do not know that he is actually a really silly guy. He's just very quiet and observes everything. But when we would get in the studio, we just laughed the whole time.
We were at the end of recording the album and I was sick. I had like a sinus infection and was on all these steroids trying to get my voice back all the way. And I asked Babyface, "Can we do [this song] next weekend?" But we had this deadline to finish the album. And so I was just like nasal spraying it up. It was crazy. I wanted to redo it because I sounded stuffy. But he thought it sounded good and was going to work out well. I just loved being in the studio with him because he helps to bring out things in you that you didn't even know you had.
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T-Boz: I went into the booth and attempted to do it, because the verses were written [by Diane Warren] for me. I came out and said, ?Diane, I?m sorry but I can?t do this!? [laughs] She is an amazing writer, and I love her because she respected my views. I told her to give it to Chili because it was such a sexy song. ?Red Light Special? [from 1994?s CrazySexyCool] worked for me, but not ?Come On Down.?
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Chili: I don't know who she originally wrote this song for, but she told me on the phone that whoever it was didn't want to sing it. I loved everything about "Come On Down" because you know what it's talking about, but it was very nicely subliminal. I loved the country feel of the record, so I couldn't wait. And she was so excited that I wanted to do it. She wasn't actually in studio with me 'cause we recorded it in Atlanta and she was in LA. But I was happy that she was so happy with it. It's definitely one of my favorite songs because I do like a little touch of country. It reminded me of something Shania Twain would do.
Quote from: Lazarus on February 22, 2019, 03:19:05 PM
:gorlonfire: :gorlonfire:
they were ahead of their time, reading Mays and Trey fucking DOWNE on this
:flamebroiled: :flamebroiled:
I didn't know they did a Shout Remix with Enrique and Sheila E. Too bad it was never released.
Silly Ho
Fanmail >>>>>>>
Shout
If They Knew
My Life
Come On Down
Loved seeing TBoz talk about the songs. She really gets in depth and I didn't know she wrote so much.
Silly Ho doesn't really give me Tim outside of the sporadic syncopation, which ironically was always what I liked most about it.
And I always thought Chilli sounded funny on Miss You So Much. She was sick. I love that song
damn this album really is "Aaliyah" and "Full Moon" auntie
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This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
Quote from: Ulysses on February 22, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
!
That's how I feel.
And I hated that late 90's..early 00's computerized production. It's so cold and dated to me.
Reminds me of Michael's "Invincible" and some of "Full Moon"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxonhaBWMDs
I ain't ever been no silly bitch
waitin 2 get rich
from a nigga's bank account
I have always had my own things
Bought my own rings
Not goin' let you catch me out
You should take a lesson from me
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Quote from: Ulysses on February 22, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
yea this album kinda SUCKS
like... all the rest of their albums outside of CSC. But i guess it did usher in that weird futuristic sounding R&B mess from the late 90's/early 00's
Quote from: L0NZ. on February 22, 2019, 05:49:20 PM
damn this album really is "Aaliyah" and "Full Moon" auntie
This is facts!
It's good to know Lisa was the one acting up during the album recordings vs the label just wanted the rest of them on most of the tracks... I used to always think it was fucked up that she was like on 3 tracks
this is so satisfying
just. like. you
Their best work.
I really didn't start listening to R&B albums until Goodies. Is this worth listening to
Bitch.
When I first heard NO SCRUBS...
I was never the same.
:stressed:
My MESS omg
They lowkey should have brought Vic-E back after Lisa's passing.
I live for sis.
I don't think she would sound dated.
Quote from: Temper on February 22, 2019, 08:56:48 PM
I really didn't start listening to R&B albums until Goodies. Is this worth listening to
no
Quote from: Lazarus on February 22, 2019, 03:19:05 PM
:gorlonfire: :gorlonfire:
BITCHHHHH
:stressed: :stressed:
:gorlonfire: :gorlonfire:
Quote from: Lazarus on February 22, 2019, 06:06:53 PM
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This is legend.
:stressed:
Quote from: Temper on February 22, 2019, 08:56:48 PM
I really didn't start listening to R&B albums until Goodies. Is this worth listening to
no
When Silly Ho first leaked in '98 shit was SLAPPIN all over Hot 97
Automatic is my shittttttttt
FanMail, the song, is LEGEND
vc vcxxc c
I don't know nobody mess outside of singles, I'm a pop gorl at heart
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 12:22:01 AM
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this naturally old hoe :wub:
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 12:28:30 AM
Quote from: Temper on February 23, 2019, 12:26:56 AM
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I don't know nobody mess outside of singles, I'm a pop gorl at heart
sdsd
Grilled goddess :woohoo:
The album is really nice, doesn't have the shelf life of CSC though
but at the time it was fuckin hot
I agree
I love both albums but CSC feels like an album
FanGOD is amazing but moreso a collection of singles
Quote from: CREAM. on February 22, 2019, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on February 22, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
!
That's how I feel.
And I hated that late 90's..early 00's computerized production. It's so cold and dated to me.
Reminds me of Michael's "Invincible" and some of "Full Moon"
You described this perfectly. It took me forever to get in to FM (outside the singles) for this very reason.
Quote from: Rxxf on February 22, 2019, 09:27:36 PM
They lowkey should have brought Vic-E back after Lisa's passing.
😐
Quote from: Rxxf on February 22, 2019, 09:27:36 PM
They lowkey should have brought Vic-E back after Lisa's passing.
Um...what?
Quote from: MelMel on February 22, 2019, 09:33:12 PM
Quote from: Temper on February 22, 2019, 08:56:48 PM
I really didn't start listening to R&B albums until Goodies. Is this worth listening to
no
If you listened to "Hoodies" for longer than a min you'll love FanMail it's iconic
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on February 23, 2019, 07:24:13 AM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 22, 2019, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on February 22, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
!
That's how I feel.
And I hated that late 90's..early 00's computerized production. It's so cold and dated to me.
Reminds me of Michael's "Invincible" and some of "Full Moon"
You described this perfectly. It took me forever to get in to FM (outside the singles) for this very reason.
Now this!!! That's why I got into first and think Afrodisiac is better
Im reading and y'all gave left eye all this credit for being so creative. This bitch didn't do shit. They were actually trying to compensate for her absence huh
Quote from: Harlem on February 23, 2019, 01:13:57 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on February 23, 2019, 07:24:13 AM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 22, 2019, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on February 22, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
!
That's how I feel.
And I hated that late 90's..early 00's computerized production. It's so cold and dated to me.
Reminds me of Michael's "Invincible" and some of "Full Moon"
You described this perfectly. It took me forever to get in to FM (outside the singles) for this very reason.
Now this!!! That's why I got into first and think Afrodisiac is better
Now y'all see what i mean about full moon. That intergalactic shit is WACK. Invisible tho>>>>>
Nah we dont see what you mean bby. FM is superior and there's no real debate. Cool opinions tho.
Yea, full moon was LATE
Silly Ho deserved a fuckin Hype Williams video with some sick choreo!!!!!
This comeback after the setback :gorlonfire:
Terrible album
They were very smart for letting Chilliana take the lead for once. :stressed:
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 01:45:33 PM
I lived for the super sci-fi mess the gorls were giving
It would be late af in 2019 but then >>>>>>>>
The way Siri bounced around FanMail over KNOCK hhhhh
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Yea there are albums that are timeless and albums that purposely define the times.
Debra did murk the fuck outta "Come On Down", they need to give sis more love in these interviews
So yeah, Fanmail>>>>>>
This is their worst album.
Still dead at dear lie being a single
And donna's ppl suing their asses for that unauthorized sample.
Oh and TWOTW outcharted and outsold #NoBookClubSales #SoudscanOnly
Yeah writings shits on this by far
It's crazy
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on February 23, 2019, 07:26:43 AM
Quote from: Rxxf on February 22, 2019, 09:27:36 PM
They lowkey should have brought Vic-E back after Lisa's passing.
😐
Sis could could have made a little cameo.
:stressed:
Nostalgia mess.
Not to replace sis.
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 01:45:33 PM
I lived for the super sci-fi mess the gorls were giving
It would be late af in 2019 but then >>>>>>>>
The way Siri bounced around FanMail over KNOCK hhhhh
(https://media.giphy.com/media/wsWPDOiWL67cuZovFV/giphy.gif)
Sis could have made a cute return in 2002 for 3D.
But revamped a bit.
A little more CUNT.
:ohwow:
SHIT... even Vic-E's sister was on Brandy's 2002 "Full Moon" intro
:ohwow:
Quote from: Rxxf on February 23, 2019, 02:41:32 PM
SHIT... even Vic-E's sister was on Brandy's 2002 "Full Moon" intro
:ohwow:
Oh, that's probably why it wasn't good
Yeah Dear Lie as a single was a WASTE, they should've followed up Unpretty with a BOP like My Life
Quote from: Vonc2002 on February 23, 2019, 02:42:10 PM
Quote from: Rxxf on February 23, 2019, 02:41:32 PM
SHIT... even Vic-E's sister was on Brandy's 2002 "Full Moon" intro
:ohwow:
Oh, that's probably why it wasn't good
I was WAITING for this.
:cmerefag:
:guys:
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 01:45:33 PM
I lived for the super sci-fi mess the gorls were giving
It would be late af in 2019 but then >>>>>>>>
The way Siri bounced around FanMail over KNOCK hhhhh
(https://media.giphy.com/media/wsWPDOiWL67cuZovFV/giphy.gif)
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Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 03:42:32 PM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 23, 2019, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 01:45:33 PM
I lived for the super sci-fi mess the gorls were giving
It would be late af in 2019 but then >>>>>>>>
The way Siri bounced around FanMail over KNOCK hhhhh
(https://media.giphy.com/media/wsWPDOiWL67cuZovFV/giphy.gif)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/r621UVEkWgkve/giphy.gif)
pkoj9i0h8asu
U know GODliyah dipped a bit in the mess too right :ummwhat:
There was electronic influence but it didn't sound nearly as corny and dated as that tlc mess with siri talking and robot movements and clunk sounds all throughout
I'm sorry I just didn't use :omf:
I just honestly blame Rodney Jerkins
https://twitter.com/VibeMagazine/status/1099411746530435074
Good read.
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 08:08:20 PM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 23, 2019, 03:48:43 PM
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 03:42:32 PM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 23, 2019, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: b l a c k a s F U C K on February 23, 2019, 01:45:33 PM
I lived for the super sci-fi mess the gorls were giving
It would be late af in 2019 but then >>>>>>>>
The way Siri bounced around FanMail over KNOCK hhhhh
(https://media.giphy.com/media/wsWPDOiWL67cuZovFV/giphy.gif)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/r621UVEkWgkve/giphy.gif)
pkoj9i0h8asu
U know GODliyah dipped a bit in the mess too right :ummwhat:
There wa -
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BeTUprgF7TB/
Quote from: Freeruu on February 23, 2019, 08:18:39 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeTUprgF7TB/
As much as I like to drag her for looking like an average mexican woman by the body now, I do have to remember she had a brain tumor and has sickle cell. Its honestly a blessing she's still with us
:ummwhat:
What does that have to do with working out and outfit choices
I'm not even trying to be funny
Does it fluctuate your weight?
Is she fatigued most of the time?
Quote from: CREAM. on February 23, 2019, 08:23:14 PM
What does that have to do with working out and outfit choices
I'm not even trying to be funny
Does it fluctuate your weight?
Is she fatigued most of the time?
dsssssds yes. it effects those things severely and i think she's in pain a lot
:stressed:
Quote from: 1RIG on February 25, 2019, 04:49:57 AM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 23, 2019, 08:23:14 PM
What does that have to do with working out and outfit choices
I'm not even trying to be funny
Does it fluctuate your weight?
Is she fatigued most of the time?
dsssssds yes. it effects those things severely and i think she's in pain a lot
:stressed:
omfffff
:stressed: :stressed: :stressed: :stressed:
JESUS
XDCCVVVCVCCVCV i dont know why that made me scream but ack
yea she's been THROUGH
Quote from: 1RIG on February 25, 2019, 04:57:44 AM
XDCCVVVCVCCVCV i dont know why that made me scream but ack
yea she's been THROUGH
God Bless her ✝️
Quote from: CREAM. on February 25, 2019, 05:01:37 AM
Quote from: 1RIG on February 25, 2019, 04:57:44 AM
XDCCVVVCVCCVCV i dont know why that made me scream but ack
yea she's been THROUGH
God Bless her ✝️
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Wow that was beautiful. 📿📿
those are prayer beads btw
Quote from: Vonc2002 on February 23, 2019, 01:21:24 PM
Quote from: Harlem on February 23, 2019, 01:13:57 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on February 23, 2019, 07:24:13 AM
Quote from: CREAM. on February 22, 2019, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on February 22, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
This album was messy minus a couple songs. But the songs that WERE good, were very good.
!
That's how I feel.
And I hated that late 90's..early 00's computerized production. It's so cold and dated to me.
Reminds me of Michael's "Invincible" and some of "Full Moon"
You described this perfectly. It took me forever to get in to FM (outside the singles) for this very reason.
Now this!!! That's why I got into first and think Afrodisiac is better
Now y'all see what i mean about full moon. That intergalactic shit is WACK. Invisible tho>>>>>
Not to much nigger :uhh: