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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Connection => Topic started by: Mr. Sunshine on November 28, 2023, 05:28:12 AM
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1. Smoke
(Andre Young, B. Edwards Jr, D. Abernathy Jr., E. Griggs, Jerome Kern, K. Williams, M. Ambrosius, O. Harbach, P. Brown & R. Rans)
Produced By Dem Jointz, Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus... & Marsha Ambrosius
Contra-Bass By Karl Vicent, Reggie Hamilton & Trey Henry
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Mastered BY Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Programming By Fredwreck
Saxophone By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Trombone By Chris Johnson
Trumpet By Chris Lowery
Tuba By Chris Johnson
Viola By Caroline Buckman, Leah Katz, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
2. Tunisian Nights
(Andre Young, D. Abernathy Jr., E. Griggs, M. Ambrosius, C. Martin, E. Barrier, F. Paparelli, J. A. Johnson, J. Gillespie, J. Hendricks, Mary J. Blige, N. Jones & W. Griffin)
Produced By Dem Jointz, Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs & Marsha Ambrosius
Contra-Bass By Dominique Sanders. Karl Vincent, Reggie Hamilton & Trey Henry
Flute By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Mastered BY Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Programming By Focus..., Fredwreck & Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Saxophone By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Trombone By Chris Johnsom
Trumpet by Chris Lowery
Viola By Caroline Buckman, Leah Katz, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
Violin By Ashoka Thiagarahan, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Powell, Jennifer Takamatsu, Joel Drouin, Juliette Jones, Katie Sloan, Lesa Terry, Mark Robertson, Radu Peptea, Sjigeru Logan & Susan Chatman
3 . One Night Stand
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, E. Griggs, J. A. Johnson, N.J. Wright, K. Burke, A.W. Felder, P. Rushen & K. Evans)
Produced By Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs & Marsha Ambrosius
Flute By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Saxophone By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Trombone By Chris Lowery
Viola By Leah Katz, Linnea Powell, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
Violin By Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heather Powell, Ina Veli, Jennifer Takamatsu, Marisa Kuney, Radu Piepetea, Shigeru Logan & Susan Chantman
4. Cloudy With A Chance Of ...Real
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, B. Edwards Jr, E. Griggs, D. Abernathy Jr., S. Jordan, J. Heath, K. Robinson, R. Hammond, H. David, Burt Bacharach, T. Bell & C. James)
Produced By Dem Jointz, Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus... Marsha Ambrosius
Additional Vocals By Sly Pyper
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass"Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Programming By Fredwreck & Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Viola By Leah Katz, Linnea Powell, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
Violin By Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heather Powell, Ina Veli, Jennifer Takamatsu, Marisa Kuney, Radu Piepetea, Shigeru Logan & Susan Chantman
5. Greedy
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, E. Griggs, B. Edwards Jr, S. Jordan, L. Russell, J. Baranowski, L. Milano, P. Brown, A. Benjamin & A. Patton)
Produced By Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th Griggs, Focus... & Marsha Ambrosius
Additional Vocals By Sly Pyper
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Saxophone By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Trombone By Chris Johnson
Trumpet By Chris Lowery
Viola By Leah Katz, Linnea Powell, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
Violin By Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heather Powell, Ina Veli, Jennifer Takamatsu, Marisa Kuney, Radu Piepetea, Shigeru Logan & Susan Chantman
6. Self Care / Wrong Right
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, D. Barnes, K. Rahman, D. Seeff, L. Johnson, J Card, S. Jordan & Stevie Wonder)
Produced By DJ Khalil, Dr. Dre, Marsha Ambrosius & Phonix
Bass By Erik "Blu2th" Griggs
Contrabass By Reggie Hamilton, Tim Eckert & Trey Henry
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Programming By Dem Jointz, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus..., Fredwreck & Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Trombone By Chris Johnson
Trumpet By Chris Lowery
Viola By Andrew Duckles, Leah Katz, Linnea Powell, Rocio Marron & Rodney Wirtz
Violin By Ashoka Thiagarajan, Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heater Powell, Juliette Jones, Katie Sloan, Luanne Homes, Mark Robertson, Paul Cartwrith, Radu Pieptea & Songa Lee
7. Wet
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, B. Edwards Jr, E. Griggs, T. Hester, J. Moody, D. Fields, J. McHugh, G. Grice, C. Smith, R. Jones, R. Diggs, D. Coles, J. Hunter, C. Woods, L. Hawkins, M. Ripperton, R. Rudolph & L. Ware)
Produced By Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus... & Marsha Ambrosius
Contrabass By Reggie Hamilton, Tim Eckert & Trey Henry
Drum By Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Flute By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Programming By Dem Jointz
Viola By Leah Katz, Linnea Powell, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
Violin By Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heather Powell, Ina Veli, Jennifer Takamatsu, Marisa Kuney, Radu Piepetea, Shigeru Logan & Susan Chantman
8. Thrill Her
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, E. Griggs, I. Hayes, D. Porter, G. Grice, C. Smith, R. Jones, R. Diggs, D. Coles, J. Hunter, C. Woods, L. Hawkins, M. Jackson & Duke Ellington)
Produced By Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Marsha Ambrosius
Bass By Marcus Miller
Drums By Focus...
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Saxophone By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Trombone By Chris Lowery
Viola By Caroline Buckman, Leah Katz, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz & Stefan Smith
Violin By Ashoka Thiagarajan, Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heater Powell, Juliette Jones, Katie Sloan, Luanne Homes, Mark Robertson, Paul Cartwrith, Radu Pieptea & Songa Lee
9. The Greatest
(A. Young, B. Edwards Jr., D. Abernathy Jr, E. BoydE, GriggsF SteinerH, SmithK, Keaton, M. Ambrosius & T. Lawrence Jr.)
Produced By Dr. Dre, Marsha Ambrosius, Focus..., Dem Jointz, Trevor Lawrence Jr & Erik "Blu2th" Griggs
Additional Keyboards By David “Preach” Balfourd
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Rhythm Programming By Fredwreck
Contains a sample of Ahmad Jamal Trio’s “I Love Music,” which was famously flipped on Nas‘ “The World Is Yours.
10. Best I Could Find
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, S. Jordan & Stevie Wonder)
Produced By Dr. Dre & Marsha Ambrosius
Contrabass By Karl Vincent, Reggie Hamilton & Trey Henry
Guitar By Curt Chambers
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Programming By Dem Jointz, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus... & Fredwreck
Trumpet By Chris Lowery
Viola By Caroline Buckman, Leah Katz, Rocio Marron, Rodney Wirtz, Stefan Smith
Violin By Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heather Powell, Ina Vela, Jeniffer Takamatsu, Joel Derouin, Juliette Jones, Lesa Terry, Mark Robertson, Radu Pieptea, Samuel Fisher, Shigeru Logan & Susan Chatman
11. Music of My Mind
(Andre Young, M. Ambrosius, D. Abernathy Jr., B. Edwards Jr, E. Griggs, P. Ambrosius, Gilbert O'Sullivan, A. Brown III, K. West, J. Lind, M. White, P. Rushen, T. McFadden, F. Washington, A. Harris, N. Stewart, S. Simms, L. Dozier, E. Holland, B. Holland, J)
Produced By Dem Jointz, Dr. Dre, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus..., & Marsha Ambrosius
Bass By Marcus Miller
Contrabass By Reggie Hamilton, Tim Eckert & Trey Henry
Mastered By Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixed By Dr. Dre
Percussion By Fredwreck
Saxophone By Jerry "Jay Flat" Williams
Trumpet By Chris Lowery
Viola By Andrew Duckles, Leah Katz, Linnea Powell, Rocio MArron & Rodney Wirtz
Violin By Ashoka Thiagarajan, Charlie Bisharat, Chris Woods, Christian Hebel, Daphne Chen, Heather Powell, Juliette Jones, Katie Sloan, Luanne Homzy, Marj Robertson, Paul Cartwright, Radu Pieptea & Songa Lee
Executive Produced By Dr. Dre
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I would guess that it's done, along with Missionary, and Xzibit's new album, and probably a few others. It would make sense to release them all around the same time and possibly do a tour. Or some type of event that they could all do to promote their projects together.
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Her Tour started 12. Dec, maybe with her new Album
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0IdCaaLQ9J/?hl=de
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i don't believe it is going to be released.
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12.01.2023
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she’s been talking about it a lot lately
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C0RxgHzrWXO/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Casablanca is on the way !
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Damn is that tomorrow?!
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New Single at Funk Flex tonight
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🤔
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new single "one night stand" will be out on 22th of march as i announced a week ago on my twitter account.
https://x.com/yuce_NC/status/1767681287173632431?s=20
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nice
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Looks like a cover of an album since Casablanco is written.
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Looks like a cover of an album since Casablanco is written.
NO it's a visualazier for single, it's written "one night stand" on the key if you look close.
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NO it's a visualazier for single, it's written "one night stand" on the key if you look close.
You are right. Produced by Dre?
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You are right. Produced by Dre?
New Single One Night Stand coming tomorrow prod. by Dr.Dre and ICU
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Already out in New Zealand
All Night Long sample
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New Single One Night Stand coming tomorrow prod. by Dr.Dre and ICU
listen here : https://beatafrika.com.ng/music/marsha-ambrosius-one-night-stand/
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Instrumental guys
https://jumpshare.com/s/XrnZtkaYAmuzolbERYY7
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This is dope… traditional RnB
Production is amazing
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You are right. Produced by Dre?
produced by dr. dre, blu2th, marsha ambrosius.
programming by dem jointz, fredwreck, focus...
they used a big orchestra for this song.
what a waste of time and money.
it sounds so boring.
very disapointing after "greatest".
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This is fire. What an amazing sound, and production. Dre is in his pockets. 8) 8)
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Sounds dope, more funk than the first song. I like it better.
Hopefully the album will come out soon so we can hear it in its entirety.
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prefer it over the first one, sound is way bigger/clearer too maybe The Greatest wasn't mastered fully or something?
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agree wit the general consensus .. this one’s cleaner. got more of a dre vibe.
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4 minutes long and there's not even a catchy second during it.
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agree wit the general consensus .. this one’s cleaner. got more of a dre vibe.
same.
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First one was far better imo (the greatest)
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this one’s cleaner. got more of a dre vibe.
where's the Dre vibe ? ;D
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Instrumental re upload
https://jumpshare.com/s/TxVkKU3Q6dESH9UrQ0wX
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this or 5mg melatonin, i'm pickem for what puts me to sleep faster
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she said there is a lot of features on the album but can't say who and she knows the release date too.
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this or 5mg melatonin, i'm pickem for what puts me to sleep faster
Hahahahaha lmao
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where's the Dre vibe ? ;D
the drums, bass, and mids
do u post on bomb1st?
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Instrumental re upload
https://jumpshare.com/s/TxVkKU3Q6dESH9UrQ0wX
Yo my guy, file is down, can you re-upload it please
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The Greatest Instrumental sounds waaay better than the vocal version, at least the one i heard. BIG & clear, just like a Dre production should whereas the vocal mix was really congested (maybe a mastering issue). I guess AI tools are really powerful these days...
I didn't make this one but I did some resampling/processing to create a thumping stereo version (the original was a multi-channel lossless file). enjoy! 8)
https://easyupload.io/nwlaai
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Yo my guy, file is down, can you re-upload it please
https://sndup.net/k3mf/d
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do u post on bomb1st?
i dont know what is bomb1st . i only post here but i guess i have to move to another forum B/C this forum a lil bit dead
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i dont know what is bomb1st . i only post here but i guess i have to move to another forum B/C this forum a lil bit dead
bomb1st is not any more active than this forum lol .. but i asked because u remind me of someone who posts there
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this or 5mg melatonin, i'm pickem for what puts me to sleep faster
Yeah, no one on this forum would give two fucks about this woman if Dre's name wasn't attached.
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Yeah, no one on this forum would give two fucks about this woman if Dre's name wasn't attached.
Yep, that’s true.
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Yeah, no one on this forum would give two fucks about this woman if Dre's name wasn't attached.
not me... big fan since Floetry era
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sounds like an old movies from the 50 's ;D ..not even Rythm and blues. more than 10 different parts, no unity ..boring as hell .
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Yeah, no one on this forum would give two fucks about this woman if Dre's name wasn't attached.
Wrong, and to be honest the majority of this forum aren't exactly varied when it comes to taste in music.
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not me... big fan since Floetry era
same here
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMg29NFHdk&pp=ygUQbWFyc2hhIGFtYnJvc2l1cw%3D%3D
She talks about the album
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She talks about album for some years.
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Yeah, so you know it’s going to be great!!
It drops in the summer
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I personally can't wait. I think Dre can really stretch his wings on this and do crazy shit with the orchestras and such he has at his disposal that you can't really pull off doing hip-hop. The last whole r&b we head Dre produce top to bottom was Michelle and that was dope for its time. Plus with him saying it's some of his best work, I'm in!
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Truth Hurts? ;D
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Truth Hurts? ;D
Dre mixed majority of Truth Hurts album but he only actually only produced 3-4 songs, Marsha's supposedly is Dre top to bottom.
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I personally can't wait. I think Dre can really stretch his wings on this and do crazy shit with the orchestras and such he has at his disposal that you can't really pull off doing hip-hop. The last whole r&b we head Dre produce top to bottom was Michelle and that was dope for its time. Plus with him saying it's some of his best work, I'm in!
42 to 44 min marker real interesting. Talk about inspiration and goal of album, potentially some samples.
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Dre mixed majority of Truth Hurts album but he only actually only produced 3-4 songs, Marsha's supposedly is Dre top to bottom.
Top to bottom means icu
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Top to bottom means icu
lol
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Read a interview not long ago with dem jointz and he said him and Kanye built the sound of the album with Dre
And they connected like that (dem jointz has credits on a few of Kanye songs now as well)
Makes you wonder what he actually does he doesn’t play instruments and or samples but he engineers and coaches vocals on talent
It was a Dre and Kanye album with just Dre mixing only and his Team making beats, I guess
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C7mi5XpRGbX/?igsh=MTl3YjN5cWVoMDV4cw==
Dropping next month!
I’m sure Aftermath projects are kicking off.
Eminem Single tomorrow, Casablanca next month, Missionary to follow?
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C7mi5XpRGbX/?igsh=MTl3YjN5cWVoMDV4cw==
Dropping next month!
I’m sure Aftermath projects are kicking off.
Eminem Single tomorrow, Casablanca next month, Missionary to follow?
Yup. Snoop is doing the Olympics…. Probably a 3rd or 4th qtr release for him.
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Wow. Aftermath is releasing 2 albums in 2 months. I'm hyped.
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Wow. Aftermath is releasing 2 albums in 2 months. I'm hyped.
Which is the second?
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Wow. Aftermath is releasing 2 albums in 2 months. I'm hyped.
I'm stunned Aftermath is releasing an album. Period.
But, yeah, what's the second album?
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I'm stunned Aftermath is releasing an album. Period.
But, yeah, what's the second album?
Eminem is releasing this year… hopefully Snoop in 3rd or 4th quarter.
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Eminem is releasing this year… hopefully Snoop in 3rd or 4th quarter.
Oh, right. Totally blanked on the new Em album. I'm still doubtful we'll see Snoop this year though.
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Oh, right. Totally blanked on the new Em album. I'm still doubtful we'll see Snoop this year though.
and that’s snoops fault
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and that’s snoops fault
Hey Sccit, how do? (Snoops fault )
I’m always blaming Dre for that shit out of habit
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Hey Sccit, how do? (Snoops fault )
I’m always blaming Dre for that shit out of habit
in the past couple months snoop has released
-dj premo single attached to nothing
-track wit danny boy attached to nothing
-warren track attached to nothing
-rushed dogg pound project led by 3 mediocre singles that dropped in 3 consecutive weeks
-quickly mixed and mastered
dre is more about mystique and concentrated efforts
snoop has been spreading himself thin and refusing to focus his energy on one big piece of art (missionary)
no bueno
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in the past couple months snoop has released
-dj premo single attached to nothing
-track wit danny boy attached to nothing
-warren track attached to nothing
-rushed dogg pound project led by 3 mediocre singles that dropped in 3 consecutive weeks
-quickly mixed and mastered
dre is more about mystique and concentrated efforts
snoop has been spreading himself thin and refusing to focus his energy on one big piece of art (missionary)
no bueno
Snoop has so much going on… he is a muthaphuckin hustla :o
- The Voice - new coach this season
- Cali to Canada tour
- Olympic hosting duties
- New gin and juice drink to promote
- Daddys Lil Girlz- some type of new business?
- New strip club opening with the wife
Missionary is unfortunately at the bottom of his priority list likely. He didn't even mention it in the interview. I really hope it comes out still. Music made him Snoop d o double.
ET interview:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWfxoFE7edU?si=G5ztxQBF3OsI8IX5 (https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWfxoFE7edU?si=G5ztxQBF3OsI8IX5)
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Snoop has so much going on… he is a muthaphuckin hustla :o
- The Voice - new coach this season
- Cali to Canada tour
- Olympic hosting duties
- New gin and juice drink to promote
- Daddys Lil Girlz- some type of new business?
- New strip club opening with the wife
Missionary is unfortunately at the bottom of his priority list likely. He didn't even mention it in the interview. I really hope it comes out still. Music made him Snoop d o double.
ET interview:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWfxoFE7edU?si=G5ztxQBF3OsI8IX5 (https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWfxoFE7edU?si=G5ztxQBF3OsI8IX5)
yup
but unfortunately when u spread yourself so thin it reflects on the art
and that’s what dre doesn’t vibe with
look how big eminem’s album seems in comparison
and that’s because eminem stays quiet until it’s time to drop
it builds anticipation and gives more credibility to the art as a concentrated effort
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Agreed..
Dog pound did the Album in 6 days image if the my took say 1 month to really work on something dope…
Btw snoop wanted to do missionary in 2 weeks and Dre said he’ll now..
The dogg pound would have turned out much better even though it is an okay release
I think missionary will drop eventually though
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Snoop has so much going on… he is a muthaphuckin hustla :o
- The Voice - new coach this season
- Cali to Canada tour
- Olympic hosting duties
- New gin and juice drink to promote
- Daddys Lil Girlz- some type of new business?
- New strip club opening with the wife
Missionary is unfortunately at the bottom of his priority list likely. He didn't even mention it in the interview. I really hope it comes out still. Music made him Snoop d o double.
ET interview:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWfxoFE7edU?si=G5ztxQBF3OsI8IX5 (https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWfxoFE7edU?si=G5ztxQBF3OsI8IX5)
Exactly, this is no news to anyone, Dre knows this is Snoop's way.
His hustler ways is how he has survived the game since Dre left him at Deathrow, his hustling got him the bread to be able to to buy Deathrow back and give opportunity for his people to get something from that legacy again.
He obviously gave Missionary time, always at Dre's yard with Fredwreck, Dre said album done since, I won't blame Snoop for any delay. Not like Dre called him and he didn't show up.
He should keep doing him, worked for him so far, not everyone can work on Dre's time.
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yup
but unfortunately when u spread yourself so thin it reflects on the art
and that’s what dre doesn’t vibe with
look how big eminem’s album seems in comparison
and that’s because eminem stays quiet until it’s time to drop
it builds anticipation and gives more credibility to the art as a concentrated effort
Exactly. Too many artists are quick to talk about what they’re working on until the anticipation fizzles out LONG before a release IF it even happens. Look at Nas over the past few years. Gives a week’s notice and releases while the hype is at it’s peak.
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Exactly, this is no news to anyone, Dre knows this is Snoop's way.
His hustler ways is how he has survived the game since Dre left him at Deathrow, his hustling got him the bread to be able to to buy Deathrow back and give opportunity for his people to get something from that legacy again.
He obviously gave Missionary time, always at Dre's yard with Fredwreck, Dre said album done since, I won't blame Snoop for any delay. Not like Dre called him and he didn't show up.
He should keep doing him, worked for him so far, not everyone can work on Dre's time.
Bingo. I'm sure Snoop has done his part for Missionary. He's probably recorded and re-recorded his vocals dozens of times by now. Snoop isn't the same 19 or 20 year old that Dre had control over in the studio in 1990 and 1991. Snoop's 50. He's got other shit going on, outside of Missionary. I personally think it's Dre's obsessive-compulsive perfectionism that's holding this album up.
Bare in mind, I'm not saying Snoop isn't spreading himself thin. He is. He's all over everything at all times. But there has to be a happy medium between Dre's approach of spending 6 years on 1 project and Snoop's approach of spending 1 year on 6 projects.
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Bingo. I'm sure Snoop has done his part for Missionary. He's probably recorded and re-recorded his vocals dozens of times by now. Snoop isn't the same 19 or 20 year old that Dre had control over in the studio in 1990 and 1991. Snoop's 50. He's got other shit going on, outside of Missionary. I personally think it's Dre's obsessive-compulsive perfectionism that's holding this album up.
Bare in mind, I'm not saying Snoop isn't spreading himself thin. He is. He's all over everything at all times. But there has to be a happy medium between Dre's approach of spending 6 years on 1 project and Snoop's approach of spending 1 year on 6 projects.
Totaly agree. Snoop has done his part
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I still think it's part of the plan. MARSHA, Eminem, Snoop theb 50
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I still think it's part of the plan. MARSHA, Eminem, Snoop theb 50
This order will make sense, Marsha been waiting forever, only right for hers to drop first, Eminem is Aftermath/Interscope number one Artist, Then Snoop, maybe 50 too.
Whatever the case all should drop this year hopefully.
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Wow, this is finally coming. I'm cautiously optimistic. The first few singles were kinda overproduced tbh.
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Bingo. I'm sure Snoop has done his part for Missionary. He's probably recorded and re-recorded his vocals dozens of times by now. Snoop isn't the same 19 or 20 year old that Dre had control over in the studio in 1990 and 1991. Snoop's 50. He's got other shit going on, outside of Missionary. I personally think it's Dre's obsessive-compulsive perfectionism that's holding this album up.
Bare in mind, I'm not saying Snoop isn't spreading himself thin. He is. He's all over everything at all times. But there has to be a happy medium between Dre's approach of spending 6 years on 1 project and Snoop's approach of spending 1 year on 6 projects.
the problem is not wit missionary but wit how snoop is moving in between
dre is not pleased wit snoop dropping random singles every week
it makes an album like missionary far less eventful
he needs to take notes from eminem
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It's available for preorder on iTunes, so it's definitely coming.
https://music.apple.com/it/album/casablanco/1747006050 (https://music.apple.com/it/album/casablanco/1747006050)
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Cover
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Glad to see this album seeing the light of day. Also, glad to see that Dre is still onboard. Dre should be at the point in his career where he starts release more music that he likes and not worry about commercial success.
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Glad to see this album seeing the light of day. Also, glad to see that Dre is still onboard. Dre should be at the point in his career where he starts release more music that he likes and not worry about commercial success.
I went to Dr. Dre always thought that he must have so much material at the start, but as he once said, he makes music for himself! Actually, he should put out a compilation with Dre every six months. dre presents
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It's available for preorder on iTunes, so it's definitely coming.
https://music.apple.com/it/album/casablanco/1747006050 (https://music.apple.com/it/album/casablanco/1747006050)
11 tracks?? Its really less for.an LP
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11 tracks?? Its really less for.an LP
illmatic had 11 tracks
still an LP
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I'm glad this album is finally coming out, so Dre gets this shit out of his system and then focuses on stuff his fanbase actually wants, like Eminem, Snoop, and maybe Xzibit. Once again, I say no one on this forum would give a fuck about this release of Dre's name wasn't attached, because who the hell is Marsha Ambrosius?
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I'm glad this album is finally coming out, so Dre gets this shit out of his system and then focuses on stuff his fanbase actually wants, like Eminem, Snoop, and maybe Xzibit. Once again, I say no one on this forum would give a fuck about this release of Dre's name wasn't attached, because who the hell is Marsha Ambrosius?
You are right. We want Dre rap not a slow , love songs with avarage singer.
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You are right. We want Dre rap not a slow , love songs with avarage singer.
Marsha is average?????
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https://x.com/marshaambrosius/status/1796251285223510127/mediaviewer
They trying and or starting to promo the album. Finally we get to hear the whole project not too many songs but production wise it should be top notch
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Glad to see this album seeing the light of day. Also, glad to see that Dre is still onboard. Dre should be at the point in his career where he starts release more music that he likes and not worry about commercial success.
I agree he is more concerned with his legacy than having fun making music to stay relevant. If waiting forever to release music at this point meant to make people purchase then by that standard The Contract would have sold or even had a impact no one knows it’s there let alone Compton the promo for that was dope as fuck, the planes with the Compton clouds spelled out over LA you could see it everywhere that weekend
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illmatic had 11 tracks
still an LP
10 not 11
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10 not 11
that’s right .. n still classix
sometimes less is more
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Marsha is average?????
In my opinion - yes. She is ok on the hooks but nothing more than that.
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I'm glad this album is finally coming out, so Dre gets this shit out of his system and then focuses on stuff his fanbase actually wants, like Eminem, Snoop, and maybe Xzibit. Once again, I say no one on this forum would give a fuck about this release of Dre's name wasn't attached, because who the hell is Marsha Ambrosius?
And once again. I tell you you are wrong. And your last line just confirms you have shit musical knowledge.
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In my opinion - yes. She is ok on the hooks but nothing more than that.
Ever heard any of the Floetry albums even her solo stuff?
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This order will make sense, Marsha been waiting forever, only right for hers to drop first, Eminem is Aftermath/Interscope number one Artist, Then Snoop, maybe 50 too.
Whatever the case all should drop this year hopefully.
I believe Em is coming this Friday (as rumored) they had the pre-order links last week on his website. Then we have Marsha the 28th.
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I believe this album will not sell and it will be a dissapointing for both marsha and aftermath records when it comes to streaming numbers and it's success.
seems like after 20 years dre feels like he owes to marsha and he feels like he has to do it, no matter it sells or not.
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I believe this album will not sell and it will be a dissapointing for both marsha and aftermath records when it comes to streaming numbers and it's success.
seems like after 20 years dre feels like he owes to marsha and he feels like he has to do it, no matter it sells or not.
Aftermath has put almost zero promotion behind this release. I'm glad that it is seeing the light of day. Dre doesn' t need to worry about commercial success anymore. He made his money. Interested to see what this ablum sounds like and hope that Dre takes more risks in the future.
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I think it's possible that this is just an important project to Dre and that he just wants this one released. Maybe he realizes that unless he gets behind some super young mumble rapper, he's probably not gonna have any more hit singles, so he might as well just put out the best he's got.
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Yeah this definitely isn't going to be a commercial success, which makes me surprised Dre is putting it out.
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Tbh Dre has so much success and money, how much it sells shouldn't be a concern anymore. He does this for the love, not the money, so put some fucking projects out. Taking years and years between projects and repeatedly shelving stuff just gives the impression that how much it sells is a concern, but yet this is coming out with no promo at all
Just put projects out cos you enjoy making them, not to try and get on the charts, he's earned that right
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And once again. I tell you you are wrong. And your last line just confirms you have shit musical knowledge.
Musical taste and knowledge is subjective as is all art. But I promise you this album will sell fucking nothing. It won't even chart when it drops.
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Musical taste and knowledge is subjective as is all art. But I promise you this album will sell fucking nothing. It won't even chart when it drops.
Probably right… but agree with other comments above. If Dre can get over his fear of selling records… and release the vibe of “aint no coming back from gold” … music will be about the artistry. No one doubts his talents, Im sure the album will be a critical success.
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I find it funny and also a bit sad that most of the people in this thread is saying they want this to fail or it is not going to sell. What about all this BS about supporting artists? All the slobbing about RBX or other artists on this forum, "we need to support the artists and buy their music," but "no one has heard of Marsha." What the fuck is going on? It's a Dr. Dre produced album, the fact he is releasing this tells you he is confident in this. He released Compton for the same reason. If he is not feeling it, he will not release it on his label. This has to be heat if he is dropping it.
Wait until it drops, then we can critique. It's not the 1990s anymore, it's the streaming era. Sales don't mean anything in 2024. As long as she tours for this album, she will make her money. Dr. Dre doesn't need the money, obviously. It's bigger than sales. It's a bigger picture, but I am disappointed in 90% of the responses in this thread.
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I find it funny and also a bit sad that most of the people in this thread is saying they want this to fail or it is not going to sell. What about all this BS about supporting artists? All the slobbing about RBX or other artists on this forum, "we need to support the artists and buy their music," but "no one has heard of Marsha." What the fuck is going on? It's a Dr. Dre produced album, the fact he is releasing this tells you he is confident in this. He released Compton for the same reason. If he is not feeling it, he will not release it on his label. This has to be heat if he is dropping it.
Wait until it drops, then we can critique. It's not the 1990s anymore, it's the streaming era. Sales don't mean anything in 2024. As long as she tours for this album, she will make her money. Dr. Dre doesn't need the money, obviously. It's bigger than sales. It's a bigger picture, but I am disappointed in 90% of the responses in this thread.
Lots of good points. Hard to argue sales in a streaming era for sure.
Im guessing this will be a critical success and could be reaping awards and accolades come the season including key grammies. Lets wait and see, only a few more weeks to release.
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Marsha has a fanbase outside of the Dr.Dre affliation. She will be alright!!
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Marsha has a fanbase outside of the Dr.Dre affliation. She will be alright!!
Does she? I've literally never heard of her before the Dre association. And when I looked up her Wikipedia and such, it seems like she's mostly known for doing backing vocals for other artists, rather than her own music.
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Probably right… but agree with other comments above. If Dre can get over his fear of selling records… and release the vibe of “aint no coming back from gold” … music will be about the artistry. No one doubts his talents, Im sure the album will be a critical success.
In this streaming era, who really cares about numbers? It takes 1500 streams to equal 1 sale, might as well just put the music out and let it do what it do.
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Does she? I've literally never heard of her before the Dre association. And when I looked up her Wikipedia and such, it seems like she's mostly known for doing backing vocals for other artists, rather than her own music.
she was part of a successful r&b group called floetry
they would be like the r&b equivalent of tha dogg pound
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she was part of a successful r&b group called floetry
they would be like the r&b equivalent of tha dogg pound
Once again l ask, who? Floetry? Never heard of them before Marsha's Dre association. I looked them up and didn't they make one album 25 years ago and then break up? I don't think they exactly set the world on fire.
Let me put it this way. Who here on this forum has ever bought a Marsha album or a Floetry album prior to Marsha signing with Dre? I'm assuming almost no one.
My point is, I don't think she has any kind of sizable fanbase and I don't think Dre's fanbase is going to buy an R&B album in large numbers (Truth Hurts, anyone?). I'm not trying to say I hope she bombs or whatever. I'm saying, I hope Dre set proper expectations for this album. I don't want Dre to scrap all his other projects right now, like Missionary and Kingmaker, because this album winds up being a very predictable commercial disaster.
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Fuck me. I just reread Marsha's Wikipedia. She signed with Dre in 2006. 2006. That's fucking 18 years ago. And she's just now releasing an album? Good Lord. When people say Dre takes forever to release projects, this is what we mean. Jesus God Damn Titty Fucking Christ, how much patience does this women have? And what the fuck is wrong with Dre? Was he just paying her a salary for all 18 years to do fucking nothing? How fucking rich is Dre that money apparently means nothing to him?
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Fuck me. I just reread Marsha's Wikipedia. She signed with Dre in 2006. 2006. That's fucking 18 years ago. And she's just now releasing an album? Good Lord. When people say Dre takes forever to release projects, this is what we mean. Jesus God Damn Titty Fucking Christ, how much patience does this women have? And what the fuck is wrong with Dre? Was he just paying her a salary for all 18 years to do fucking nothing? How fucking rich is Dre that money apparently means nothing to him?
she was signed as a backup vocalist lolllll not everyone gets signed to do an album
they just started her album in recent years
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Once again l ask, who? Floetry? Never heard of them before Marsha's Dre association. I looked them up and didn't they make one album 25 years ago and then break up? I don't think they exactly set the world on fire.
Let me put it this way. Who here on this forum has ever bought a Marsha album or a Floetry album prior to Marsha signing with Dre? I'm assuming almost no one.
My point is, I don't think she has any kind of sizable fanbase and I don't think Dre's fanbase is going to buy an R&B album in large numbers (Truth Hurts, anyone?). I'm not trying to say I hope she bombs or whatever. I'm saying, I hope Dre set proper expectations for this album. I don't want Dre to scrap all his other projects right now, like Missionary and Kingmaker, because this album winds up being a very predictable commercial disaster.
kingmaker isn’t even a dre project bro
and floetry had 2 moderately successful albums in the mid 2000s
you probably won’t find floetry fans on a gangsta rap forum, no
but in terms of popularity, let’s put it like this .. she has 400+ thousand followers on ig where as kurupt only has 200+ thousand
so fans of r&b def know of floetry and just like we anticipate a new dogg pound record, they anticipate a new marsha record
not saying it’s going to sell .. but at this point nothing really does unless it’s mainstream on some drake or nba youngboy shit
it is what it is
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kingmaker isn’t even a dre project bro
and floetry had 2 moderately successful albums in the mid 2000s
you probably won’t find floetry fans on a gangsta rap forum, no
but in terms of popularity, let’s put it like this .. she has 400+ thousand followers on ig where as kurupt only has 200+ thousand
so fans of r&b def know of floetry and just like we anticipate a new dogg pound record, they anticipate a new marsha record
not saying it’s going to sell .. but at this point nothing really does unless it’s mainstream on some drake or nba youngboy shit
it is what it is
I thought Kingmaker is a Dre project
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I thought Kingmaker is a Dre project
as far as i remember kingmaker is xzibit and open bar …. dre might produce a few tracks but it’s not his project
i could be wrong
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as far as i remember kingmaker is xzibit and open bar …. dre might produce a few tracks but it’s not his project
i could be wrong
yes
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Once again l ask, who? Floetry? Never heard of them before Marsha's Dre association. I looked them up and didn't they make one album 25 years ago and then break up? I don't think they exactly set the world on fire.
Let me put it this way. Who here on this forum has ever bought a Marsha album or a Floetry album prior to Marsha signing with Dre? I'm assuming almost no one.
My point is, I don't think she has any kind of sizable fanbase and I don't think Dre's fanbase is going to buy an R&B album in large numbers (Truth Hurts, anyone?). I'm not trying to say I hope she bombs or whatever. I'm saying, I hope Dre set proper expectations for this album. I don't want Dre to scrap all his other projects right now, like Missionary and Kingmaker, because this album winds up being a very predictable commercial disaster.
Marsha is a well known R&B singer, what is unknown and what nobody cares about (outside of here) is her affliation to Dr.Dre
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as far as i remember kingmaker is xzibit and open bar …. dre might produce a few tracks but it’s not his project
i could be wrong
Dre ain’t produce nothin himself there it’s his crew and studio I think but nothing more his involvement is still minimal
Same as Dre with the Pharmacy Xzibit produced that show and it was fire as fuck but he has Dre whole Crew and Battlecat and J-Rocc on the sounds and turntables (they do a show in LA called Dre Day at a nightclubs out here in LA the show they do is like the Pharmacy on Apple they had)
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Marsha is a well known R&B singer, what is unknown and what nobody cares about (outside of here) is her affliation to Dr.Dre
yeah - you do know that that Floetry wrote and gave "Butterflies" to Michael Jackson that he put on his Invincible album. The original which then came out later on the first Floetry album (released after Michaels album i believe if memory serves me correct). The group was known - not massive but known.
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yeah - you do know that that Floetry wrote and gave "Butterflies" to Michael Jackson that he put on his Invincible album. The original which then came out later on the first Floetry album (released after Michaels album i believe if memory serves me correct). The group was known - not massive but known.
Butterflies was on her solo project
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A remix version is on her solo- original is on the 1st Floetry album Floetic as a bonus track also called butterflies demo which was probably given to Michael Jackson as the demo for him to use CD I owned until I sold all my cds to music magpie here in Uk after ripping all to mp3 which I still use on sdcards on my various mp3 players.
Her solo came out a few years after with the remix on and Michael Jackson was dead way before that
Anyhow I’d prefer a Focus…… and Marsha project her mixtape with the stop and start song I like that a lot and Busta then used the beat almost 10years later on ELE2 on the song with QTip
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i feel so sad that marsha is trying to promote her album with her own amateur effort. it's a shame for dr. dre and interscope records.
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=dAIv9DIWWqc
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fire 8)
this is way more futuristic sounding than the others, gives me a Detox vibe 8)
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=dAIv9DIWWqc
Link broken
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Greedy song is damn wack.
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fire 8)
this is way more futuristic sounding than the others, gives me a Detox vibe 8)
Damn Dre sounds like hes on some Quincy Jones shit 8) :o
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Greedy song is damn wack.
I don’t think it’s wack but it def is the weakest of the 3 thus far, it’s not nostalgic like the first two redoing the Mary Jane girls sample was dope and
The Perry mason sample from the black and white show I used to watch after I love Lucy in the early 90s on Fox 11 was dope too
This one wasn’t too creative
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I'm not a fan of slow songs, even if Dre is behind the production. I'd rather him producing rap tracks.
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I don’t think it’s wack but it def is the weakest of the 3 thus far, it’s not nostalgic like the first two redoing the Mary Jane girls sample was dope and
The Perry mason sample from the black and white show I used to watch after I love Lucy in the early 90s on Fox 11 was dope too
This one wasn’t too creative
YEAH, Only track i feel is "the greatest"... other 2 songs are not memorable at all and not like i want to listen to 2nd time.
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I like it.. looking forward to the album..
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I like the chords, atmospheres and build up tension on this.
Did not play the previous record ‘one night stand’ that much, a bit too much of that neosoul vibe which i do not really dig.
Still got a feeling this album will be full of high class material.
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Agreed
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Marsha Ambrosius has a new album coming this summer.
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The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has announced her new album, Casablanco, will release June 28 via Aftermath/Interscope Records.
The album will be made available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. Fans can pre-order signed CDs on Interscope’s official website and signed gold vinyls on Amazon.
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The 11-track project, produced by Dr. Dre, is preceded by the singles “The Greatest” and “One Night Stand.”
Ambrosius first teased Casablanco nearly four years ago. “I just finished recording an album with Dr. Dre ‘Casablanco’ I had an amazing time!! This is some of my best work!!!”
Casablanco is the follow-up to Ambrosius’ 2018 album, Nyla. The album included production by Harmony Samuels, The Stereotypes, Focus and more.
Speaking on Nyla, Ambrosius explained, “I had a lot of pent up energy, and channeling all of the energy into the music is what helped save my sanity. Poems turned into melodies and then a bunch of songs, which was like my personal therapy in a sense.
“From beginning to end, it’s me letting go of everything I wanted to let go of in my life and experiencing things all over again through Nyla’s eyes.”
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Did you saw marsha's last post? She shared a video made by ai... oh god, its so sad that she tries to promote her album on her own with these kind of amateur videos. Fuck aftermath and interscope for not supporting her.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C8YuQY3OsRx/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C8YuQY3OsRx/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
what a shame, its fucking ai video u can do in some free web sites. as an amateur artist i wouldnt even share something like this to promote my album. how come marsha let this happen? i can understand how desperate and alone she is in this shit but its better if she dont do anything instead doing things like this.
by the way, interscope failed to promote eminem's single in radios. almost after a month they recognized and decided to boost the single in radios. what the fuck is going on with interscope???
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what a shame, its fucking ai video u can do in some free web sites. as an amateur artist i wouldnt even share something like this to promote my album. how come marsha let this happen? i can understand how desperate and alone she is in this shit but its better if she dont do anything instead doing things like this.
by the way, interscope failed to promote eminem's single in radios. almost after a month they recognized and decided to boost the single in radios. what the fuck is going on with interscope???
radios decide what to play and no way is that single making it on radio LOL
gota have the current rap sound to get real air time
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what a shame, its fucking ai video u can do in some free web sites. as an amateur artist i wouldnt even share something like this to promote my album. how come marsha let this happen? i can understand how desperate and alone she is in this shit but its better if she dont do anything instead doing things like this.
by the way, interscope failed to promote eminem's single in radios. almost after a month they recognized and decided to boost the single in radios. what the fuck is going on with interscope???
Cant either agree or disagree about Marsha. At least she’s got a video now.
Eminem - peaked at #2 on Billboard hot 100 and is at the 8 slot this week. I also hear Houdini on Top 40 Virgin Radio in Toronto. Lastly, his new video has 78M views in 2 weeks. That’s pretty fuckin good for an Old Marshall!
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radios decide what to play and no way is that single making it on radio LOL
gota have the current rap sound to get real air time
Yeah this song is not making it to popular radio, but it is still cool. May make some adult R&B stations. So far the three songs that have been released are cool, but not my thing. I'll give the album a listen, and appreciate Dre putting out music.
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This album probably wont contain radiosingles etc. But i think it Will be a critically acclaimed album with a lot of streams sort of like dangelos vanguard album. So more for the connaisseurs than for the mainstream, but still succesful.
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Vinyl and CD are available @ Target:
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that’s pretty big
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i find Greedy more enjoyable than the other tracks but sure the album will be be dope.
Greedy is some futuristic orchestra shit 8) great instrumentation, this is what I expected for Detox tbh.
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i find Greedy more enjoyable than the other tracks but sure the album will be be dope.
Greedy is some futuristic orchestra shit 8) great instrumentation, this is what I expected for Detox tbh.
Greedy is my favourite single so far… I expect this album has to be listened to in full sequence to truly appreciate it, start to finish.
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The Nas / Questlove video on IG pretty cool
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The Nas / Questlove video on IG pretty cool
here : https://www.instagram.com/marshaambrosius/p/C8oqCTCR0Hm/
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Album leaked. 8)
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Leaked where I ain’t d/l a album I years or found a descent site that use to be up or even use torrents any more etc…
Feel out of place lately I notice more artists are putting joints out that ain’t on Streaming services like 6:16 In LA I had to rip it from YouTube to get it on my playlist to rock to… I need to get back on game I guess …
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Album leaked. 8)
How is it?!
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how is the album?
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Leaked where I ain’t d/l a album I years or found a descent site that use to be up or even use torrents any more etc…
Feel out of place lately I notice more artists are putting joints out that ain’t on Streaming services like 6:16 In LA I had to rip it from YouTube to get it on my playlist to rock to… I need to get back on game I guess …
That’s because streaming is horse shit. Biggest ripoff for artist. Really just a big fuck you to the artist which has just become the standard. Hope more vinyl cd tape exclusive releases
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i feel so sad that marsha is trying to promote her album with her own amateur effort. it's a shame for dr. dre and interscope records.
Meh 😑 so strange. Didn’t Dre produce a Michelle classic R&B album or JJ Fad R&B album in the NWA dayz? Imagine like a Dre produced Nate Dogg album. Would be unbelievable to see Dre go all in on an R&B effort. I guess he tried with Truth Hurtz and aside from that DJ Quik gem it didn’t really work.
Maybe the Marsha album isn’t any better than Truth Hurts album was and we aren’t missing anything? Just thinking out loud
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Meh 😑 so strange. Didn’t Dre produce a Michelle classic R&B album or JJ Fad R&B album in the NWA dayz? Imagine like a Dre produced Nate Dogg album. Would be unbelievable to see Dre go all in on an R&B effort. I guess he tried with Truth Hurtz and aside from that DJ Quik gem it didn’t really work.
Maybe the Marsha album isn’t any better than Truth Hurts album was and we aren’t missing anything? Just thinking out loud
Dre only produced 3 songs on Truth Hurt's album (he mixed the majority of it) whereas he's involved in the production of every song on Martha's shot. There's a difference
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On first listen I found the album ok. There’s nothing really memorable that sticks out though to me maybe cause the beats switch a lot on most tracks in the middle and they are quite short like only 4-5mins long to be doing that. Quite a lot of hiphop samples caught some Illmatic, CREAM in there. Slowish, sort of like lounge music throughout for like a posh dinner party. The beats are good with lots of instruments and lots of variation. A bit too much warbling and crooning for me though rather than lyrics - long notes and “ba da ba ba-ing” though out.
1. Smoke - probably the most hiphop sounding track
2. Tunisian nights - the ba da ba ing begins - Nas sample
3. One night stand we heard before is ok
4. Cloudy with a chance of real- I’ve heard this sample before but can’t place it
5. Greedy - second hiphop sounding I heard bits of an OutKast song on the saxophone at 2.09
6. Self/ care - I don’t really think much of this skippable
7. Wet - this had a sample we heard from one of Beanie Sigels earlier albums
8. Thrill her - samples Wu Tang CREAM at the beginning guess this is what she played Meth
9. The greatest we heard already
10. Best I could starts off Spanish sounding
11. Has elements of say yes from first floetry album another famous hip hop sample I can’t remember(ba da ba di yada ya) and another sample from the original Men in Black forget me not sample.
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really nice album pretty much what I expected 8)
hot takes - Greedy is the best track. didn't enjoy the last one too much as it sounds like a Dem Jointz loop.
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On first listen I found the album ok. There’s nothing really memorable that sticks out though to me maybe cause the beats switch a lot on most tracks in the middle and they are quite short like only 4-5mins long to be doing that. Quite a lot of hiphop samples caught some Illmatic, CREAM in there. Slowish, sort of like lounge music throughout for like a posh dinner party. The beats are good with lots of instruments and lots of variation. A bit too much warbling and crooning for me though rather than lyrics - long notes and “ba da ba ba-ing” though out.
1. Smoke - probably the most hiphop sounding track
2. Tunisian nights - the ba da ba ing begins - Nas sample
3. One night stand we heard before is ok
4. Cloudy with a chance of real- I’ve heard this sample before but can’t place it
5. Greedy - second hiphop sounding I heard bits of an OutKast song on the saxophone at 2.09
6. Self/ care - I don’t really think much of this skippable
7. Wet - this had a sample we heard from one of Beanie Sigels earlier albums
8. Thrill her - samples Wu Tang CREAM at the beginning guess this is what she played Meth
9. The greatest we heard already
10. Best I could starts off Spanish sounding
11. Has elements of say yes from first floetry album another famous hip hop sample I can’t remember(ba da ba di yada ya) and another sample from the original Men in Black forget me not sample.
Any features?
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Any features?
No.
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Overall, album is pretty good... I hope the instrumental version comes out.
"Smoke", "Greedy" & "Thrill Her" 8) 8)
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not sure there will be an instrumental release considering how Marsha's vocals are such a prominent part of the production.
but listening to this makes me think of that clip of Dre remixing the Marvin Gaye joint, same kinda vibes. i'd love an instrumental album like that or a Dre presents vintage STEMS kinda deal with him revisiting classic records which is sort of what this is.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C2h_IiegaIM
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That’s because streaming is horse shit. Biggest ripoff for artist. Really just a big fuck you to the artist which has just become the standard. Hope more vinyl cd tape exclusive releases
You right about that! Got my signed CD on the way.
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Pretty cool album on the first listen. Nice to see Dre actually release something on Aftermath. Pretty sure it won't be a huge hit, but cool anyways.
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Pretty cool album on the first listen. Nice to see Dre actually release something on Aftermath. Pretty sure it won't be a huge hit, but cool anyways.
Naw man. Thats 2/5 stars material
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Any features?
There's one... stevie wonder.
edit: sorry it was Sly Pyper, not stevie... my bad.
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I know this forum is focused on rap music, but people need to evolve their musical tastes a bit. Sooner or later. Dre took his production to another level, the sound on this album is nuts!
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If you listen to the production and the sound, it's a masterpiece
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Thrill her is definately the best song on the album.
Smoke is a fucking banger.
Tunusian nights is a masterpiece.
Cloudy with a chance of ...real is so beautiful.
The Greatest is a classic.
Best i could find is lovely and will be everybody's favorite soon.
I really like the album. It's better than i've expected. Only missing things are a dr. Dre verse and a top single thats going to be a worldwide hit.
Go marsha!
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First of all I must admist it’s masterpiece in it’s category. Its not a rap album but very soulful and Dre dis his jiob on this one.
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This is a Masterpiece! Also it is to be noted that Marsha is not a rapper, she is a R&B/Neo-Soul singer, therefore do not expect some west coast shit.
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Incredible. This is the type of album that does well at the Grammy awards
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Update with full production credits, a masterpiece that deserves it! It was a lot of work, it was almost enough time to listen to the entire album to add everything. A lot of musicians involved, and what an incredible job!!! Congrats to Dre and his team :o :o 8) 8)
Check the usual place for the credits:
https://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php/topic,342238.msg3190164.html#new
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The sound and production on the album is fuckin dope!
Not a Big fan of Marsha.. her voice is good for a movie type song, but a full album of her its difficult for me.
But great job from D.R.E
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The sound and production on the album is fuckin dope!
Not a Big fan of Marsha.. her voice is good for a movie type song, but a full album of her its difficult for me.
But great job from D.R.E
Agreed! Hopefully D - R - E comes back with some gangsta shit on Missionary!
There is a very cinematic vibe to this album. Could be a James Bond or The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Amazing mixing, engineering, mastering and what you'd expect from the D R E.
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It was a great listen for me. I think the beat switch ups work better with this R&B/Soul style. I dont think the beat switch ups work well with Hip Hop/Rap albums the way Dre has been doing them since Compton. Had the first track Smoke been for a Rap artist using the first beat, i would've wanted that for the whole track instead of switching it up. I think Dre put together a very good album regardless.
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It was a great listen for me. I think the beat switch ups work better with this R&B/Soul style. I dont think the beat switch ups work well with Hip Hop/Rap albums the way Dre has been doing them since Compton. Had the first track Smoke been for a Rap artist using the first beat, i would've wanted that for the whole track instead of switching it up. I think Dre put together a very good album regardless.
First beat is from KRS One album.
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Marsha Ambrosius' new 'CASABLANCO' album is just what Dr. Dre ordered
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Marsha Ambrosius was done with the demands required of a successful R&B star, including touring and music industry politics
NEW YORK — Marsha Ambrosius was done with the demands required of a successful R&B star, including the wear-and-tear of touring and fickle music industry politics. She was at peace working behind the scenes and writing for other artists. But Dr. Dre had a prescription to rejuvenate her on-stage desire.
“I didn’t want to do a project,” said the Grammy-nominated artist. “I’ve checked off my bucket list, everything that I’ve wanted to do. And Dre said, ‘I just want to keep you inspired. Let’s just create and see where this goes.’”
Their musical travels carried them to her new album, “CASABLANCO,” available now. The combination of Ambrosius’ writing and singing prowess with one of this generation’s greatest producers have made it a highly anticipated project after years of teasing.
“I haven’t had the opportunity to not only create, but have no limits, no boundaries. Dre was very much, ‘Whatever you want to do can be done,’” said the Britain-born singer who has writing and producing credits on every song. “It breathed new life into me creatively, knowing that I hadn’t really done everything I was capable of doing until we created this.”
The 11-track project is a sonically-opulent collage, masterfully fusing jazz and hip-hop – a compound only the Dr. could mix. “CASABLANCO” – a play off the luxurious lifestyle of the iconic “Casablanca” film and Moroccan city, marks the singer’s fourth solo studio album, following 2018’s “NYLA.” (The “A” in the title was replaced by Dre to represent the grit of hip-hop sound.)
Entirely produced and mixed by “The Chronic” architect with support from Erik “Blu2th” Griggs, Focus… and Dem Jointz, the album was recorded during a two-week span in 2021 while much of the world was still held captive by the COVID-19 pandemic and as Dre recovered from a brain aneurysm. Signed to Dre’s Aftermath label via Interscope Records, the pair have a lengthy collaborative history, last officially joining forces on his 2015 album, “Compton.”
“CASABLANCO” separates itself from today’s trap-beat, atmospheric R&B in both sound and construction. Eight of the 11 songs are more than four minutes, with three tracks exceeding five minutes, including substantial instrumental breaks and creative, non-traditional verse and bridge and chorus arrangements. Jazzy instrumentation precede many of the tracks before switching to Dre’s unmistakable hip-hop sound, referring to the combination as “tux and Chucks.”
But the project, backed by a 27-piece live orchestra and filled with intricately woven samples from many artists including Michael Jackson, Duke Ellington, George Benson, The Wu-Tang Clan and Nas — and even Ambrosius herself – took more than a year for clearances. Singles from “CASABLANCO” include “The Greatest,”“Greedy,” and the amorous “One Night Stand” which samples “All Night Long” by Mary Jane Girls.
“I was like, ‘what if it was ‘one night’ instead of ‘all night long?’” said Ambrosius. “It still goes to the reason why we created the record: It was like if we have one more album to make, what would that be? So, it felt like a one night-only moment which ultimately could turn into forever. And mine did.”
While “Best I Could Find” is reminiscent of Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions,” “Cloudy With A Chance Of …Real” is a dramatic longing for her lover, as she sings, “Feels like this is somebody else’s, living this pain right through me/And I carry the weight of this rain falling down, and it’s oh so lonely.”
She sings: “That was that fog, that haze, that uncertainty, that ‘what’s going to happen if I can’t love you the way I want to love you, or you’re unwilling to receive what my love looks like because of where we are in the world right now,’” referring to the pandemic.
Despite a solid solo career with songs like “Far Away” and “Late Nights & Early Mornings,” singing hooks for major artists like Kanye West, Nas and Nipsey Hussle, and writing for H.E.R. and Alicia Keys, many fans still associate her with the duo Floetry.
Floetry (Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart) emerged during the neo-soul movement of the early 2000s, finding success with songs like “Say Yes,”“Getting Late" and “SupaStar” featuring Common. The 46-year-old Ambrosius understands the nostalgia that fans have with that music.
“We were young and fearless and weren’t conforming,” said Ambrosius, who also wrote “Butterflies” by Jackson. “I’m glad that I can say I did some timeless classics. And 24 years later, with Dr. Dre and ‘CASABLANCO,’ that same feeling that I had then, I have now.”
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First beat is from KRS One album.
really? wow. good catch bro.
(dubcnn members act like they dont know)
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Good album, I won’t lie and say all the songs are my cup of tea but I like the production and concept.
The main thing I was looking forward to is what Dre & his crew will sound like and the album feels well produced
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Marsha Ambrosius Enlists Dr Dre For Lush New Album "Casablanco"
The craft on display is impressive.
Marsha Ambrosius can belt. She generates raw power on a song, and has been able to do for her entire career. The songs and the production haven't already been up to par, but Ambrosius' voice demands to be paid attention to. This inconsistency is what makes her new album, Casablanco, such a revelation. The album boasts Dr Dre production that's lush, incredibly catchy, and crucially, worthy of its singer. Casablanco is only 11 tracks in length, but it's about as satisfying as a classic R&B can be.
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The opening track, "Smoke," establishes the winning formula of the album. Dr Dre provides a backdrop that's both sultry and hard-hitting. It's tailored to Marsha Ambrosius' sensitivity as a performer, but it has a hip-hop edge that keeps things engaging. The same can be said for standouts "Greedy" and "Thrill Her." The latter interpolates Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal," and spruces it up with arguably the best beat on the album. Saxophone pops in and out, while the hard-hitting drums anchor a sample of Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood." Ambrosius, charismatic as ever, still manages to keep the spotlight focused firmly on her. The Dr Dre formula falters somewhat towards the end of Casablanco. The flamenco guitar on "Best I Could Find" is a bit overdone, but overall, this is one of the best R&B albums of the year.
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Mastsrpiece ahead of his time. 10 yrs from now its going to be appreciated more, and study. Amazing work.
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lol half the people in here calling this a masterpiece probably never heard an album of this type before - I can’t say I’ve heard it all yet but from what I’ve heard the engineering and mixing is clean but the switch ups are irritating as fuck on the few I heard - the smoke song switched into a banging beat and I was like damn see and his garbage team can drop a some shit like that - and then just as it was getting into the swing of the beat it goes and turns into some weak shit lol the way euphoria switches beats is how it should be done - whoever doing this shit in the dope parts of Dre beats need to stop and let that shit marinade -
I heard another beat too - I wanna say the Tunisian song where the keys start sounding banging and they done before we know it too lol
Anyway I do agree that this current Dre sound will funnily enough suit an album like this more than a hip hop album unless Dre lets the banging shit actually play out a little more and not switch into a mess AND I genuinely cannot stand the Dre production team right now but from what I’ve heard there is still hope music wise that we might see some bangers from coming up in the future since from what I’ve heard here in the beats there are snippets of bangers too with some nice bass and keys.
Still would love to see Dre with a genuine world class team again but we’ll see. I’m gonna check the rest of this shit out.
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lol half the people in here calling this a masterpiece probably never heard an album of this type before - I can’t say I’ve heard it all yet but from what I’ve heard the engineering and mixing is clean but the switch ups are irritating as fuck on the few I heard - the smoke song switched into a banging beat and I was like damn see and his garbage team can drop a some shit like that - and then just as it was getting into the swing of the beat it goes and turns into some weak shit lol the way euphoria switches beats is how it should be done - whoever doing this shit in the dope parts of Dre beats need to stop and let that shit marinade -
I heard another beat too - I wanna say the Tunisian song where the keys start sounding banging and they done before we know it too lol
Anyway I do agree that this current Dre sound will funnily enough suit an album like this more than a hip hop album unless Dre lets the banging shit actually play out a little more and not switch into a mess AND I genuinely cannot stand the Dre production team right now but from what I’ve heard there is still hope music wise that we might see some bangers from coming up in the future since from what I’ve heard here in the beats there are snippets of bangers too with some nice bass and keys.
Still would love to see Dre with a genuine world class team again but we’ll see. I’m gonna check the rest of this shit out.
I'm a music head. I listen to a lot of genre. This album is ahead of its time. It's well executed
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I'm a music head. I listen to a lot of genre. This album is ahead of its time. It's well executed
I know you been into this type of music for a long time - wasn’t aimed at you at all
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Production is unbelievable. Like, wow. Dre and his team crushed this. It sounds so expensive and grandiose lol
Wet, The Greatest, Thrill are my favorite songs.
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Holy shit Dre actually released something??? I didn’t even realize it when I made my post above, my mind is trained to ignore release dates with Dre’s name attached to it.
This shit sucks so far hope it gets better, Dre shouldn’t have sold his soul to the devil in 2020 and signaling devil horns at the Super Bowl and shit like that it’s affecting his work
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Album Review: Casablanco by Marsha Ambrosius
At long last, Marsha Ambrosius teamed up with Dr. Dre to deliver their long-awaited album, ‘Casablanco,' and one of the best to come out in 2024.
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Aftermath Records / Interscope Records.
Marsha Ambrosius has made a name for herself in R&B with her soothing vocals and soulful compositions. Her breakthrough came in 2001 when she co-wrote “Butterflies” for Michael Jackson, solidifying her status in the industry. Soon after, she debuted as one half of Floetry, a Philadelphia-based British duo. Their release, Floetic, received gold certification and Grammy recognition. After Floetry, Ambrosius pursued solo efforts while maintaining collaborative projects. Her 2011 solo debut, Late Nights & Early Mornings, featured the song “Far Away,” which earned two Grammy nods. She has deftly balanced writing for and performing with artists throughout her career. She has expanded her discography with emotionally rich albums like 2014’s slept-on release Friends & Lovers and 2018’s Nyla.
After a period of relative quiet following her last album, in late 2021, Ambrosius teased her fourth solo project, Casablanco, produced entirely by Dr. Dre (and his co-producers like Dem Jointz, DJ Khalil, Erik “Blu2th” Giggs, and others), along with a team of orchestral players with a heavy jazz influence and hip-hop callbacks. Both musicians shared updates on the album’s progress, including Dre’s social media post showing a string ensemble in the studio. Ambrosius resurfaced in late 2023 under Dre’s Aftermath label with the single “The Greatest.” This was followed by “One Night Stand,” a mellow track co-produced with Dre and released in March, but weeks before the album dropped, she dropped the lush “Greedy” in preparation for the record.
“Smoke” is a triumphant opener that depicts how nothing else matters but their connection, like the weather can't stop them. She uses the idea of "smoke" to show how strong their passion is; it's like a fire that keeps burning (“Better bring an umbrella just in case it rains/No pressure, just a taste of this and everything”). The following track, “Tunisian Nights,” borrows Nas’ “N.Y. State of Mind” as she unveils a passionate love story set. “Just lay your head on my pillow/Let me get you ready for bed,” Marsha sings. There’s a sense of surrendering to the intensity of the moment, with the promise of an unforgettable experience.
Ambrosius conveys the feeling of emptiness and longing after a relationship ends, reflecting on the memories and what could have been on the head-nodding “Cloudy With a Chance of… Real.” Over The Heath Brothers backdrop that makes you think of Nas’ “One Love,” she questions what went wrong and what it would take for her former lover to return. Through her heartfelt delivery, Ambrosius captures the universal experience of heartbreak and the complexities of letting go. We cannot stress how incredible the production sounds from beginning to end. On “Wet,” Ambrosius paints a vivid picture of a love so powerful it feels like a force of nature, but listening to what she’s singing about over the cinematic Dre beat, it’s self-explanatory.
The thing about Marsha Ambrosius is she gets in her storytelling bag on “Thrill Her,” where a woman walks in on her lover being unfaithful. She narrates the events as they unfold, starting with her arrival at the apartment and noticing signs of another person. Her initial shock gives way to anger and a desire for revenge. The song doesn't shy away from portraying her raw emotions, showcasing vulnerability and strength.
“I came into the apartment
Spilled some champagne on the carpet
Put the blunt down on the table
I can see he wasn't able, so i’ma go ahead and spark this.”
“Best I Could Find” follows the same suit as “Thrill Her,” where Marsha Ambrosius tells a tale of love lost and the bittersweet acceptance of moving on as she reworks Stevie Wonder’s “Visions.” She examines the pain of witnessing a relationship crumble despite initial hopes and dreams. Ambrosius sings of a love that has grown distant, leaving a void in its wake. The singer grapples with the realization that despite her best efforts, some things are not meant to last. Ultimately, it suggests finding solace in knowing you gave it your all, even when it wasn't enough.
In the two-part “Self Care / Wrong Right,” Ambrosius sings about the conflicting emotions of heartbreak: the desire to move on, coupled with the lingering feelings for her ex. She acknowledges her role in the relationship's demise, singing about her own mistakes and the need for self-reflection. The song doesn’t shy away from the raw honesty of healing as she grapples with the “wrong” and “right” choices that led to this point. “Looking in the mirror at this tear I cried, thought that I knew you, but you keep on telling me lies,” Marsha sings. Her voice is as strong as ever as she delivers a relatable narrative of heartbreak and self-growth.
Marsha closed the album strong with “Music of My Mind,” where she showcases her lyrical wordplay by referencing and interpolating “Butterflies,” “Players,” “Far Away,” “Say Yes,” “Forget Me Not,” “Brazilian Rhyme,” and others. She still has one of the illest pens in the game. With two near-perfect releases of Late Nights & Early Mornings and Friends & Lovers, Casablanco follows the same vein. Listeners who found Ambrosius’ previous work with Floetry challenging due to her occasional shaky vocal delivery will be pleased to discover a more refined performance in her latest release.
Her unique vocal quality, while still present, is applied more judiciously and in a manner that enhances the songs rather than overshadowing them. With her fourth album, one might have expected a narrow focus on themes of romance and home life, given her exploration of new love and settled existence. However, Ambrosius continues to blend traditional and contemporary musical elements while also delivering a wide spectrum of emotions and experiences, matching the breadth of her earlier albums.
Standout (★★★★½)
Favorite Track(s): “Tunisian Nights,” “Cloudy With a Chance of… Real,” “Wet,” “Best I Could Find”
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Holy shit Dre actually released something??? I didn’t even realize it when I made my post above, my mind is trained to ignore release dates with Dre’s name attached to it.
This shit sucks so far hope it gets better, Dre shouldn’t have sold his soul to the devil in 2020 and signaling devil horns at the Super Bowl and shit like that it’s affecting his work
lol
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Holy shit Dre actually released something??? I didn’t even realize it when I made my post above, my mind is trained to ignore release dates with Dre’s name attached to it.
This shit sucks so far hope it gets better, Dre shouldn’t have sold his soul to the devil in 2020 and signaling devil horns at the Super Bowl and shit like that it’s affecting his work
:snoop:
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My CD is out for delivery today so I am stoked.
It is hilarious to me that people talk sh!t about Dre like he owes them something. I remind people all the time. Dre has been release in 5 different decades (80s, 90s, 00s, 10s & now the 20s). Yes, there is a LONG list of projects and artists that never dropped but... Dre is still making music and STILL working.
I'm a big Outkast fan.. Outkast haven't dropped (as a group) anything new in YEARS!!!! I'm a big King-Tee fan.. he hasn't given us a lot in years (I am glad his Thy Kingdom Come got an official release and I did buy the CD). Why aren't people just glad that Dre is still in love with music and still doing it.
I'm big into skateboarding... people say Tony Hawk sold out.. who doesn't want to make it big.. who doesn't want to GET PAID and make lots of money... Dre's Halftime performance, with this crew was met with critical acclaim and was the first Super Bowl halftime show to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live)!
Dre could drop that Snoop album and half of people would be like its wack.. needs to be like the old Snoop.. Do you really think Dre or Snoop make that much money off new albums these days? Money is in performances, energy drinks, big deals being done... headphones (Beats), etc. The guy has made so much money he can do whatever he wants. I love the Compton album he dropped but so many hate on it.. its not a good as the old music... SO WHAT!?!? If I was Dre I'd prob stop releasing stuff unless it was a passion project like Marsha's album... he has EARNED the right to do whatever he wants to do. He's the Quincy Jones of our era (to a certain extent). I'm just glad he isn't a total recluse and still does stuff. I enjoyed him in the HBO Series Defiant Ones, I enjoyed the SB Halftime show, I've enjoyed the projects he has helped launch under Aftermath, I did the Snoop/Dre commercial for their Gin N Juice launch, I am a big Em fan so I liked seeing him on Jimmy Kimmel dropping the intel the album was coming.. I mean what more can he do? I'm sure people will come up with a list.. but the awesome thing is it is HIS TIME and he does what he wants and he has earned it IMHO.
Anyways, ✌🏽
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My CD is out for delivery today so I am stoked.
It is hilarious to me that people talk sh!t about Dre like he owes them something. I remind people all the time. Dre has been release in 5 different decades (80s, 90s, 00s, 10s & now the 20s). Yes, there is a LONG list of projects and artists that never dropped but... Dre is still making music and STILL working.
I'm a big Outkast fan.. Outkast haven't dropped (as a group) anything new in YEARS!!!! I'm a big King-Tee fan.. he hasn't given us a lot in years (I am glad his Thy Kingdom Come got an official release and I did buy the CD). Why aren't people just glad that Dre is still in love with music and still doing it.
I'm big into skateboarding... people say Tony Hawk sold out.. who doesn't want to make it big.. who doesn't want to GET PAID and make lots of money... Dre's Halftime performance, with this crew was met with critical acclaim and was the first Super Bowl halftime show to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live)!
Dre could drop that Snoop album and half of people would be like its wack.. needs to be like the old Snoop.. Do you really think Dre or Snoop make that much money off new albums these days? Money is in performances, energy drinks, big deals being done... headphones (Beats), etc. The guy has made so much money he can do whatever he wants. I love the Compton album he dropped but so many hate on it.. its not a good as the old music... SO WHAT!?!? If I was Dre I'd prob stop releasing stuff unless it was a passion project like Marsha's album... he has EARNED the right to do whatever he wants to do. He's the Quincy Jones of our era (to a certain extent). I'm just glad he isn't a total recluse and still does stuff. I enjoyed him in the HBO Series Defiant Ones, I enjoyed the SB Halftime show, I've enjoyed the projects he has helped launch under Aftermath, I did the Snoop/Dre commercial for their Gin N Juice launch, I am a big Em fan so I liked seeing him on Jimmy Kimmel dropping the intel the album was coming.. I mean what more can he do? I'm sure people will come up with a list.. but the awesome thing is it is HIS TIME and he does what he wants and he has earned it IMHO.
Anyways, ✌🏽
I agree with you everything you said from the music side of things the guy could have pretty much retired after NWA and been a legend. Then he topped it again with Death Row which was the pinnacle of rap. Then we were lucky enough to have him spearhead Em’s career and the West Coast resurgence era that started with “Bitch Please” and lasted all the way up thru “P.I.M.P” remix with Snoop and the G Unit Era like Nas said was the last real era in hiphop before it died.
Then, like you, I thought COMPTON was a classic and up to his standard and everything we could have hoped for in 2015.
That’s on the music side though because personally I do find it suspicious he was throwing up devil horns in the Convid era so it possible he sold his soul cause everything has been weak since the convid agenda started and this Marsha album sucks.
But yes, musically the guy had done more than enough decades ago, doesn’t owe us anything (though it would be nice if he went out with dignity or was a G like Suge and not with the devil)
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Marsha Ambrosius - Greedy (Instrumental)
Dre is a genius, what an instrumental. :o 8)
PS: Done by me, I can put out the whole instrumental album.
https://pillowcase.su/f/52fd59769c4d9c5066102ab1a1a6e032
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Marsha Ambrosius - Smoke (Instrumental)
https://pillowcase.su/f/4f1378d9dd0f9ca08e4af9d5187c6dc0
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I agree with you everything you said from the music side of things the guy could have pretty much retired after NWA and been a legend. Then he topped it again with Death Row which was the pinnacle of rap. Then we were lucky enough to have him spearhead Em’s career and the West Coast resurgence era that started with “Bitch Please” and lasted all the way up thru “P.I.M.P” remix with Snoop and the G Unit Era like Nas said was the last real era in hiphop before it died.
Then, like you, I thought COMPTON was a classic and up to his standard and everything we could have hoped for in 2015.
That’s on the music side though because personally I do find it suspicious he was throwing up devil horns in the Convid era so it possible he sold his soul cause everything has been weak since the convid agenda started and this Marsha album sucks.
But yes, musically the guy had done more than enough decades ago, doesn’t owe us anything (though it would be nice if he went out with dignity or was a G like Suge and not with the devil)
everytime i see your comments you are dissing someone. we only have one life dude just saying.
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everytime i see your comments you are dissing someone. we only have one life dude just saying.
True
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Inside Marsha Ambrosius’ World of ‘Casablanco’: Interview
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The Grammy-nominated singer discusses her Dr. Dre-produced album.
“I told him I didn’t really want to do the artist thing anymore,” Marsha Ambrosius recalls to Rated R&B.
It’s a June afternoon, and the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter is reflecting on a talk she had with producer Dr. Dre a few years back about her career plans. “‘I’ve kind of been there, done that,’” she continues about the conversation. “‘I’m a mother [and] wife now.’”
The Liverpool native, who debuted in 2002 as one-half of Floetry before pursuing her solo journey in the 2010s, wasn’t entirely through with music. “I was so much on my pen game that I was comfortable offering my services to solely producing and writing,” says Ambrosius, who has written for Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Ledisi.
But Dr. Dre, who has known her for 20 years, had a different sentiment. “He said, ‘Absolutely not. There’s one more [album] in you if this is the one more,” she chuckles. Around that time, both Dr. Dre and Ambrosius had recently suffered health emergencies. (Dr. Dre was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.) “We kind of met at this perfect storm,” Ambrosius shares.
The longtime collaborators decided to make more music as a form of escapism. They didn’t set any parameters, they simply wanted to give themselves the liberty to create music that moved them.
The first song they recorded was “Tunisian Nights,” which Ambrosius says happened “because [Dr. Dre] said, ‘Well, let’s just do something to keep each other inspired.” She continues, “It was such a freedom I’d never had in the studio. With Dr. Dre, [there are] a limitless amount of musical possibilities. He really just said, ‘What do we feel?’ Not, ‘What do we think,’ but’ What do we feel?'”
“Tunisian Nights” is track two on Marsha Ambrosius’ new album, Casablanco, released June 28 via Aftermath Records/Interscope Records. Dr. Dre produced and mixed the 11-track project, with production support by Dem Jointz, Erik “Blu2th” Grigg, Focus…, DJ Khalil, and Phonix.
Casablanco is an eclectic melange of genres — jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, and soul — from different periods, spanning from the 1930s to the 2010s. Each song presents a world of its own, transporting listeners to a new sonic dimension.
Casablanco is Ambrosius’ most audacious album, brimming with masterful samples and interpolations, a treat for music enthusiasts. The lead single, “The Greatest,” alluded to the album’s expansiveness, forging Fred Steiner’s “Park Avenue Beat,” T La Rock and Jazzy Jay’s “It’s Yours,” and Ahmad Jamal’s “I Love Music” in the best way possible.
“Cloudy With A Chance Of … Real” begins as a jazz arrangement over a Heath Brothers sample (“Smilin Billy Suite – Part II”) before morphing into hip-hop duo Audio Two’s “Top Billin,” then rounded off with Isaac Hayes’ version of “Walk On By.”
Further, there’s the erotic “Thrill Her,” which interpolates Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” and Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” with a sample of Duke Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood.”
Lyrically, Casablanco leans more into Ambrosius’ sensual side. She expresses her desires both directly (“I wanna f**k until the birds begin to sing,” she sings on “Tunisian Nights”) and poetically (“Ocean flow below my legs,” she coos on the dripping “Wet.”) She recounts a dream about a steamy ménage à trois on “Thrill Her” and smirks about a “One Night Stand.”
But Casablanco isn’t all bedroom delights. “The Greatest” underscores the winning play of love while she confesses, “Love don’t love us anymore,” on the heartbreak track “Best I Could Find.” One of the album’s brightest moments is the closing track, “Music of My Mind.” It’s Ambrosius’ sensational tribute to artists across various genres who inspired her, from John Coltrane and Nat King Cole to Jodeci to Talking Heads. “Man, I listen to everything,” she sings.
In Marsha Ambrosius’ interview with Rated R&B, the prolific singer, songwriter, and producer takes us deep into her world of Casablanco.
You first teased Casablanco in 2021. How much did the album creatively shift since then?
The album was the album then. We recorded [from] April 16, 2021, till maybe the first week of June, and it was completed. We put the live strings on it, the 27-piece orchestra, in a couple of sessions in September. The album itself never changed. Once we decided to do “Tunisian Nights,” it was like, “Okay, let’s make another one.” By the time we got to song 10, Dre was like, “One more, and that’s it. We’ve got it.” We recorded the 11 songs and kept it moving. The time in between has really just been the therapy, healing, pushing through life [and] clearing the samples.
It’s almost like you didn’t want to overcook the album and lose its true flavor.
You have to trust yourself [and] how you felt. If I were to go back in and try to create that feeling — I’m not even there anymore. I’m over the other side of that emotion. There were so many emotions going on for everyone in the room. Not just myself and Dr. Dre, but the musicians and the other producers alongside him. The whole team was on the same wave going through the same turmoil that was 2020 through 2021. We couldn’t recreate that if we tried because we didn’t know what it was going to be. It was an art piece in an act of desperation — an act of, “I don’t know what the world looks like after this, or if any of us survive it.”
You previously mentioned being content behind the scenes as a writer and producer. Did working on Casablanco reignite your passion for being an artist yourself, inspiring your next musical move?
Good question. As an artist, I believe with Casablanco, I was able to be pushed in a way that I hadn’t before. You know, I’m on my Leo-ish, and I know who I am. I was comfortable with that because I’d done so much. Had I been side by side with a Dr. Dre? No. But had we worked before? Yes. On something very specific? Not until now. By the time I get here, I’m like, “Wow. Even I didn’t know I could do that.” We needed to live the time in between to do that.
I don’t know if that elevates me as the artist side of Marsha, but it still pushed my pen. It pushed me as a vocalist [and] it will still push me as a performer. It taught me so much in so little time. It felt like everything that Dre and I had done from 2005 until now was leading up to this moment. I feel like I’m able to do whatever I want in that space because of it. Dre and I met during a perfect storm and it’s elevated who I never even thought I was before.
The album feels very theatrical in the best way possible. The way you sing and the way the songs are structured feels like there was so much freedom in exploring and discovering. It feels different from your past albums, in a sense.
I’d agree with that. It is different, but very the same. It’s nostalgic. I’m borrowing from every single influence I’ve had throughout my entire life, as well as Dre’s. He’d put me onto something. I’d put him onto something. We’re just doing this tennis match full of who can outdo the last sample and make it make sense. Like, there’s no way Stevie Wonder’s “Too High” should go with anything hip-hop driven and just drop out of nowhere to go to a “Butterflies” moment, to go to the “Say Yes” moment. They shouldn’t make sense. And all of this ended up making this, like you said, theatrical. We didn’t have to have any boundaries as far as structure in that way.
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It’s like you were able to find a common thread among all these styles of music—jazz, R&B, soul, hip-hop—from different periods and blend them into something that feels intentional and rousing for listeners.
Thank you. I’m so glad you love it. I think it’s refreshing for me for all these years for it to happen the way it’s happened. It [took] close to a year to clear the samples, not really thinking that, “Okay, can we actually share this with the world? Are people going to hear this?” In the moment, it was okay for it to be just for us. It was a fun thing to do to pass the time. While we thought the world was ending, let’s just make the greatest music of our lives and say thank you to it for getting us through. That’s what Casablanco ultimately became.
“The Greatest” was the first taste from Casablanco. What inspired that decision?
We got the offer to do the song for the Heisman Trophy for ESPN. They wanted a song that was symbolic of a champion. I was like, “Oh, ‘The Greatest’ makes sense.” For it to be the first listen from Casablanco, it was so inconspicuous, as it pertains to the rest of the album, but it still teased what we were going to be doing conceptually. So yes, still very much dramatic. It’s giving you 007 vibes. I felt that in the studio. It was very theatrical. It’s Perry Mason. It made sense in the grand scheme of things for that to be the teaser.
You aren’t afraid to explore your sexuality in songs like “Wet.” What’s the backstory behind that song?
As soon as I heard the dramatics and the rain, it set a mood. My pen was running away. It doesn’t belong to me sometimes. Whoever was speaking just said that’s what’s going to be said. In true Dr. Dre fashion, once that beat came in, I was like, “Ooh, okay, it’s hip-hop now, so let me take a hip-hop bit.” It just kept escalating into this moment. Just when we thought we’d taken it there, it goes extra crazy.
By the time I’ve done the Minnie Riperton [“Inside My Love”] bit, everyone was just shaking their heads like, “This is too far.” I was like, “We don’t go far enough.” It’s that moment for me to lend from different experiences that I’ve had throughout my life, and that ultimately comes back to me and my husband and how we [are] very intimate. I don’t want to give you too much, but just know that I’m happy.
That’s what I like about the song. It’s very poetic and allows listeners to have their own imagination.
It’s still very sensual. Some things are sacred, but I give you enough where the mood is set so right that you make it yours and go crazy. I don’t have to give everything the song, the music [and] the strings, all of that is giving exactly what you’re seeing. It’s reserved. I’ve always given that. As open as I’ve been, even with “Say Yes,” I did write it for a man [Ronald Isley] to sing, but by the time it’s my song, and it’s coming from a female, that’s how I’ve been anyway. It’s sexy without having to give it too much. So that’s the same thing with “Wet” [and] “Thrill Her.” It’s all of these moments that almost were, and if you took it there, how sexy would that be? You leave it to the imagination, and you can have your own experience.
You close the album with “Music of My Mind,” in which you pay homage to all the artists who have inspired you. What does this song represent to you?
That felt like my eulogy almost. I know that sounds solemn and deep but just for where Dre and myself were within creating that album, it’s like if I had to leave it all on the floor, this is my very last. I had to say thank you to life and the music that got me through during that time. I imagined myself on a podium, kind of farewelling to Earth and taking my butt on the glorious staircase to heaven or something. It was that moment. It was that Wu-Tang or that [John] Coltrane. I went from [Prince’s] “Purple Rain” to Jay-Z to Mason Cameron.
Everyone got a mention for all these bullet points in my life like, “Thank you for getting me through basketball injuries [and] breakups to makeup, to having a baby [and] getting married. It was a wild ride of, “If there was a mental Rolodex full of the music that you cared about [and] you could put it on one song. That’s why I entitled it “Music of My Mind.” It’s Duran Duran, Talking Heads, Freddie Mercury, Quincy Jones. It was things that I guess everyone listens to but to put them all together in one particular [song], it’s madness.
What do you hope listeners take away from Casablanco?
I hope they hear themselves in it and their own influence and their own, “Ooh, that one right here got me through,” or “Oooh, is that Stevie?” I want it to be almost like The Goonies treasure map of finding the things that you love about us. This was for us, by us. This is the most Dr. Dre [and] Marsha Ambrosius album there could have ever been. If we could take music in one and give it to the world, that’s what I feel like we’ve done. It’s much yours as it is ours. We did this for all the music that we cared about and put it on one thing to just take it, breathe it in, and then transport you to the world of Casablanco, wherever you see that when you press play.
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just grabbed the signed cd off amazon
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just grabbed the signed cd off amazon
Dude who wants a signed album are you serious
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Thanks for sharing. Good interview.
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Dude who wants a signed album are you serious
it comes signed
should i erase the signature when it arrives so i can be as cool as u??
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it comes signed
should i erase the signature when it arrives so i can be as cool as u??
lmao 😂
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Yeah Dre will probably win a Grammy or some award for this shit cause he thinks he’s Mozart now — Suge need to put a foot in his ass and make him a G again
Suge probably had to slap Dre around a few times just to get him to mix down the Dogg Food album and that was in Dre’s prime
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Marsha Ambrosius - Greedy (Instrumental)
Dre is a genius, what an instrumental. :o 8)
PS: Done by me, I can put out the whole instrumental album.
https://pillowcase.su/f/52fd59769c4d9c5066102ab1a1a6e032
feel free to share a whole "Casablanco - instrumentals only" LP, please.
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Still fire. Only problem is that marsha aint got superstar glow. But she can sing, and write. Fire album. Production is from venus.
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when i was listening to dre productions back in the days, i was really feeling its a dre production and i was enjoying to notice dre's touches on the beat. the way he pick drum kits and how he mixes them and how he constructs the arrengment with intro, bridge, chorus, outro, the elements he prefer to use and bla bla...
today it is impossible to notice what dre does with the production when u listen to his songs. there's no specific dr. dre touch or production for last 15 years already and its getting worse. nowadays dre is not producing he is just executive producing and mixing.
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Still fire. Only problem is that marsha aint got superstar glow. But she can sing, and write. Fire album. Production is from venus.
this album is like something to erease from bucket list before both of them dies. intersope and aftermath didnt even promote it. marsha did it on her own like an independent artist. also there is no memorable song for music world and charts.
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this album is like something to erease from bucket list before both of them dies. intersope and aftermath didnt even promote it. marsha did it on her own like an independent artist. also there is no memorable song for music world and charts.
No huge or memorable big songs, I agree. I bet this album wins grammies tho.
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Greedy is a masterpiece 8)
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when i was listening to dre productions back in the days, i was really feeling its a dre production and i was enjoying to notice dre's touches on the beat. the way he pick drum kits and how he mixes them and how he constructs the arrengment with intro, bridge, chorus, outro, the elements he prefer to use and bla bla...
today it is impossible to notice what dre does with the production when u listen to his songs. there's no specific dr. dre touch or production for last 15 years already and its getting worse. nowadays dre is not producing he is just executive producing and mixing.
People to this day still try to find what he does in mixses. Big loud drums, with kick that stand out in the mix hit you like hits from the bong in the chest. I dunno. Shit is fire. I think the goal wasnt a big charting album, he would do that shit with mary or gwen stefani.
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I wish he produced whole Kendrick album. But Snoop first ::) ::)
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Album sounds so clean :banderas:
Hope they at least win a couple of Grammys for this as it prolly won't perform well sales-wise...
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Any features?
i thought it was Stevie wonder on the Self Care / Wrong Right but just realised it is Sly Pyper.
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i thought it was Stevie wonder on the Self Care / Wrong Right but just realised it is Sly Pyper.
Sly Pyper added vocals on Cloudy With A Chance Of ...Real & Greedy, in Self Care / Wrong Right he was not credited.
Check Tha Vault section for the full credits.
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Haha I know right. I guess younger generation doesn't realize having a physical copy is what we know... + it being signed.. that is the icing on the cake. BTW, my RBX vinyl (signed lol) came today in the mail. Great job!!!!!
it comes signed
should i erase the signature when it arrives so i can be as cool as u??
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Yall n words be trippin..dis is a mastapiece. Unbelievable Dre prod
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http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/music/marsha-ambrosius/albums/casablanco/
I guess that’s what happens when there is no break out catchy lead single. No 16 to now 67 after a few weeks
I like the album and will come back to it a few times in a year but it is basically middle of the road dinner party music similar to like Katie Melua
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http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/music/marsha-ambrosius/albums/casablanco/
I guess that’s what happens when there is no break out catchy lead single. No 16 to now 67 after a few weeks
I like the album and will come back to it a few times in a year but it is basically middle of the road dinner party music similar to like Katie Melua
I don't understand why on Dre's official social media like for example twitter there are posts about Gin & Juice promoting that but there is no mention of this whole album he produced.
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Most innovative Dr.Dre produced album since Relapse.
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Spotify just suggested ‘Thrill Her ‘ randomly on my shuffle….this tune is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
Haven’t listened to the album for like weeks, quality!
Always good to give these albums a break and then listen again.
I’ll be spinning this again
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http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/music/marsha-ambrosius/albums/casablanco/
I guess that’s what happens when there is no break out catchy lead single. No 16 to now 67 after a few weeks
I like the album and will come back to it a few times in a year but it is basically middle of the road dinner party music similar to like Katie Melua
Serious question. What kind of numbers were people expecting from this album? Marsha is NOT a household name that mainstream audiences recognize. She's not, despite all the people in this forum suggesting otherwise because she was in some minor league group called Floetry like 20 years ago. And Dre's fanbase has almost no interest in R&B. Those two facts means very low numbers, just as I expected. I just hope Dre kept his expectations in check.
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Serious question. What kind of numbers were people expecting from this album? Marsha is NOT a household name that mainstream audiences recognize. She's not, despite all the people in this forum suggesting otherwise because she was in some minor league group called Floetry like 20 years ago. And Dre's fanbase has almost no interest in R&B. Those two facts means very low numbers, just as I expected. I just hope Dre kept his expectations in check.
Dunno if Dre really cares about sales at this point in his career. I think it's more about his legacy as a good producer that he gets more worried about as he gets older.
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Dunno if Dre really cares about sales at this point in his career. I think it's more about his legacy as a good producer that he gets more worried about as he gets older.
I hope so. Music been coming out just beautiful :dotell:
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Serious question. What kind of numbers were people expecting from this album? Marsha is NOT a household name that mainstream audiences recognize. She's not, despite all the people in this forum suggesting otherwise because she was in some minor league group called Floetry like 20 years ago. And Dre's fanbase has almost no interest in R&B. Those two facts means very low numbers, just as I expected. I just hope Dre kept his expectations in check.
Marsha will be just fine. Although to add to your point, the musical and instrumentation is what I expect from a 60 years old producer. The quality of sound, the eargasmic effect.
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Would like to see some visuals and remixes with the artist she sampled and used as inspiration a la 90s artist on it … it would be easy for Dre to get any one on his tracks … Method Man and Nas would be dope and even Common on any one of the beats
Crazy the album came out quietly and no one noticed no push or promotion and Eminem is on his like fourth promo run for his album
They invested a lot with one project and not with another project…
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Would like to see some visuals and remixes with the artist she sampled and used as inspiration a la 90s artist on it … it would be easy for Dre to get any one on his tracks … Method Man and Nas would be dope and even Common on any one of the beats
Crazy the album came out quietly and no one noticed no push or promotion and Eminem is on his like fourth promo run for his album
They invested a lot with one project and not with another project…
Because it was a favor album and its trash
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Sly Pyper added vocals on Cloudy With A Chance Of ...Real & Greedy, in Self Care / Wrong Right he was not credited.
Check Tha Vault section for the full credits.
Doesn't sound like him to me.
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Sly Pyper added vocals on Cloudy With A Chance Of ...Real & Greedy, in Self Care / Wrong Right he was not credited.
Check Tha Vault section for the full credits.
Doesn't sound like him to me.
It may not seem like it to you, but it is. Just read the booklet.
Cloudy With A Chance Of ...Real
Andre Young, ComposerLyricist
K. Robinson, ComposerLyricist
Marsha Ambrosius, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
J. HEATH, ComposerLyricist
E. Griggs, ComposerLyricist
Reggie Hamilton, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Joel Derouin, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
C. James, ComposerLyricist
B. Edwards Jr., ComposerLyricist
T. BELL, ComposerLyricist
FREDWRECK, Programming, AssociatedPerformer
M. Ambrosius, ComposerLyricist
Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
B. BACHARACH, ComposerLyricist
H. DAVID, ComposerLyricist
S. JORDAN, ComposerLyricist
Mark Robertson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Ross Hogarth, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Richard Dodd, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Eric Gorfain, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
Rodney Wirtz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Caroline Buckman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli, Conductor, Strings Conductor
Leah Katz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Karl Vincent, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Christian Hebel, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Susan Chatman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
CHRIS WOODS, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Radu Pieptea, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Lesa Terry, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Scott Moore, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
Trevor Lawrence Jr., Programming, AssociatedPerformer
R. Hammond, ComposerLyricist
Peggy Baldwin, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Trey Henry, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Dem Jointz, Producer
Focus..., Producer
Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Ina Veli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Jennifer Takamatsu, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Adrienne Woods, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Heather Powell, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Juliette Jones, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Sly Pyper, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
Shigeru Logan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Dominique Sanders, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Rocio Marron, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Stefan Smith, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Johnny Morgan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Niall Ferguson, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Lola A. Romero, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Julio Ulloa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Samuel Fisher, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Producer
Jeremy Zumo Kollie, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Jeffery “Champ” Massey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
D. Abernathy Jr, ComposerLyricist
Daphne Chen (Concertmistress), Violin, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Aftermath Records
Greedy
Andre Young, ComposerLyricist
P. Brown, ComposerLyricist
Marsha Ambrosius, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
A. Benjamin, ComposerLyricist
A. Patton, ComposerLyricist
E. Griggs, ComposerLyricist
Reggie Hamilton, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Chris Johnson, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer
Charlie Bisharat, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
B. Edwards Jr., ComposerLyricist
M. Ambrosius, ComposerLyricist
Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
S. JORDAN, ComposerLyricist
L. Russell, ComposerLyricist
Ross Hogarth, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Richard Dodd, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Eric Gorfain, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
Rodney Wirtz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Lucia Micarelli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Victor Luevanos, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli, Conductor, Strings Conductor
Leah Katz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Marisa Kuney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Christian Hebel, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Susan Chatman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
CHRIS WOODS, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Radu Pieptea, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Scott Moore, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
Peggy Baldwin, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Trey Henry, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Dem Jointz, Programming, AssociatedPerformer
Focus..., Producer
Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Ina Veli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Jennifer Takamatsu, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Katie Sloan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Adrienne Woods, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Heather Powell, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Juliette Jones, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Sly Pyper, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
Tim Eckert, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Shigeru Logan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Rocio Marron, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Stefan Smith, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Chris Lowery, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
Johnny Morgan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Linnea Powell, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Niall Ferguson, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Lola A. Romero, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Julio Ulloa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Producer
Jeremy Zumo Kollie, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Jerry “Jay Flat” Williams, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
Jeffery “Champ” Massey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
L. Milano, ComposerLyricist
Daphne Chen (Concertmistress), Violin, AssociatedPerformer
J. Baranowski, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2024 Aftermath Records
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Man... this album is a M A S T E R P I E C E. Those who know good music will praise it, HATERS gonna HATE. So many people to do one a single track. Imagine the whole album, at least 25 musicians! :o
GOOO GOOO GOOOO MARSHAAAAAA!!! :laugh:
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It may not seem like it to you, but it is. Just read the booklet.
Andre Young, ComposerLyricist
K. Robinson, ComposerLyricist
Marsha Ambrosius, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
J. HEATH, ComposerLyricist
E. Griggs, ComposerLyricist
Reggie Hamilton, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Joel Derouin, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
C. James, ComposerLyricist
B. Edwards Jr., ComposerLyricist
T. BELL, ComposerLyricist
FREDWRECK, Programming, AssociatedPerformer
M. Ambrosius, ComposerLyricist
Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
B. BACHARACH, ComposerLyricist
H. DAVID, ComposerLyricist
S. JORDAN, ComposerLyricist
Mark Robertson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Ross Hogarth, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Richard Dodd, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Eric Gorfain, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
Rodney Wirtz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Caroline Buckman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli, Conductor, Strings Conductor
Leah Katz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Karl Vincent, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Christian Hebel, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Susan Chatman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
CHRIS WOODS, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Radu Pieptea, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Lesa Terry, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Scott Moore, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
Trevor Lawrence Jr., Programming, AssociatedPerformer
R. Hammond, ComposerLyricist
Peggy Baldwin, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Trey Henry, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Dem Jointz, Producer
Focus..., Producer
Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Ina Veli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Jennifer Takamatsu, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Adrienne Woods, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Heather Powell, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Juliette Jones, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Sly Pyper, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
Shigeru Logan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Dominique Sanders, Contrabass Recorder, AssociatedPerformer
Rocio Marron, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Stefan Smith, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
Johnny Morgan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Niall Ferguson, Cello, AssociatedPerformer
Lola A. Romero, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Julio Ulloa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Samuel Fisher, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Producer
Jeremy Zumo Kollie, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
Jeffery “Champ” Massey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
D. Abernathy Jr, ComposerLyricist
Daphne Chen (Concertmistress), Violin, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Aftermath Records
What song is this?
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I need to hear this album at some point. Without checking it out I'm thinking it has Anderson .Paak 'Ventura' vibes but with a female vocalist and perhaps some less uptempo beats but if its anywhere near that, count me in (plus if Dre's mastered it then I know sonically it's gonna be real nice).
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The album is fine like good wine, crystal clear chill out music with Dre's maestro touch that will age well (Music that inspired Marsha).
I know it's a Dre record, but it would of sounded classier by being clean for a change.
Marsha Ambrosius' "Casablanco": A Nostalgic Journey Through the Soulful Sounds
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Embracing the Essence of Neo-Soul
Marsha Ambrosius' latest album, "Casablanco," is a captivating exploration of the artist's musical roots, seamlessly blending the essence of neo-soul with a touch of jazz and a nod to the rich musical heritage that has inspired her through her life.
Marsha Ambrosius' "Casablanco": A Nostalgic Journey Through the Soulful Sounds of the Pastout her career. As a longtime fan of Ambrosius' work, I was eager to dive into this album, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations.
A Masterful Blend of Old and New
One of the standout features of "Casablanco" is the way Ambrosius effortlessly weaves together the old and the new, creating a listening experience that is both familiar and refreshing. The album's sound is heavily influenced by the neo-soul genre, which Ambrosius has long been associated with, but it also incorporates elements of classic jazz, making for a rich and layered sonic tapestry.
Embracing the Complexity
What sets "Casablanco" apart is its willingness to embrace complexity. Unlike the current trend towards more simplistic musical arrangements, this album revels in the intricate interplay of harmonies, orchestral elements, and dynamic rhythms. Tracks like "Music Out of My Mind" showcase Ambrosius' ability to create compositions that are both captivating and challenging, inviting the listener to delve deeper into the layers of sound.
A Nod to the Past, a Step Forward
One of the most striking aspects of "Casablanco" is the way it pays homage to the musical icons and influences that have shaped Ambrosius' artistry. Throughout the album, listeners will find subtle nods and references to the works of legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, as well as Ambrosius' own previous musical endeavors. This nostalgic thread runs through the album, creating a sense of familiarity and connection that is both comforting and thought-provoking.
A Listening Experience to Savor
The true strength of "Casablanco" lies in its ability to captivate the listener from start to finish. Unlike some albums that may feature a few standout tracks, this offering from Ambrosius is a cohesive and immersive listening experience. The album's relatively short length of 11 tracks is a deliberate choice, allowing the artist to curate a focused and intentional sonic journey.
Versatility and Accessibility
One of the album's standout qualities is its versatility. "Casablanco" is an excellent choice for a variety of listening scenarios, whether you're seeking a soulful companion for a long drive or a rich, layered backdrop for a relaxing evening. The album's accessibility and ability to resonate with a wide range of listeners is a testament to Ambrosius' skill as a songwriter and producer.
A Critique and a Celebration
While "Casablanco" is a remarkable achievement, it's worth acknowledging the critique that the album may lean too heavily on nostalgia and familiar musical elements. The artist's extensive use of samples, references, and nods to the past could be seen as a reliance on the comfort of the known, rather than a bold step into uncharted territory. However, this approach is also a celebration of the rich musical heritage that has shaped Ambrosius' artistry, and it ultimately serves to create a deeply immersive and satisfying listening experience.
A Triumph of Artistic Expression
In the end, "Casablanco" stands as a triumph of artistic expression, showcasing Marsha Ambrosius' unwavering commitment to her craft and her ability to create music that is both deeply personal and universally appealing. This album is a must-listen for fans of neo-soul, jazz, and anyone who appreciates the power of music to transport and inspire. Ambrosius has once again proven herself to be a master of her craft, and "Casablanco" is a testament to her enduring artistry.
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I need to hear this album at some point. Without checking it out I'm thinking it has Anderson .Paak 'Ventura' vibes but with a female vocalist and perhaps some less uptempo beats but if its anywhere near that, count me in (plus if Dre's mastered it then I know sonically it's gonna be real nice).
dre doesn’t master music
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What song is this?
Sly Pyper added vocals on Cloudy With A Chance Of ...Real & Greedy, in Self Care / Wrong Right he was not credited.
Check Tha Vault section for the full credits.
Doesn't sound like him to me.
In both songs man... I edited the post to make it clearer and easier for you to understand. Added "Greedy" credits too. :)
You said it yourself and then you ask again. ::)
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I need to hear this album at some point. Without checking it out I'm thinking it has Anderson .Paak 'Ventura' vibes but with a female vocalist and perhaps some less uptempo beats but if its anywhere near that, count me in (plus if Dre's mastered it then I know sonically it's gonna be real nice).
Dre is only a producer/mixer.
Brian "Big Bass" mastered the album.
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Dre is only a producer/mixer.
Brian "Big Bass" mastered the album.
Sorry yeah, that’s what I meant. Good to know Big Bass is still putting in work.
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Sorry yeah, that’s what I meant. Good to know Big Bass is still putting in work.
Np, it's all good. ;)
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In both songs man... I edited the post to make it clearer and easier for you to understand. Added "Greedy" credits too. :)
You said it yourself and then you ask again. ::)
The credits you posted didn't have the song tittle which is why I asked (you think I would ask if ot were there). All good though still don't believe that's Sly regardless of the credits (credits have been wrong before) Sly's vocal tone is similar to Name Dogg's, this dude has a higher pitch. But if that is him then has off to Sly and to you providing an answer to my question.
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The credits you posted didn't have the song tittle which is why I asked (you think I would ask if ot were there). All good though still don't believe that's Sly regardless of the credits (credits have been wrong before) Sly's vocal tone is similar to Name Dogg's, this dude has a higher pitch. But if that is him then has off to Sly and to you providing an answer to my question.
:mjlol:
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The credits you posted didn't have the song tittle which is why I asked (you think I would ask if ot were there). All good though still don't believe that's Sly regardless of the credits (credits have been wrong before) Sly's vocal tone is similar to Name Dogg's, this dude has a higher pitch. But if that is him then has off to Sly and to you providing an answer to my question.
sly can sing in a variety of tones
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This is easily the album of the year in terms of production (so far). 8) 8)
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This is easily the album of the year in terms of production (so far). 8) 8)
Agree and I hope Missionary to keep this level.
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This is easily the album of the year in terms of production (so far). 8) 8)
I will give it a second listen
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About to listen all the way through for the first time (I’ve heard most tracks though)…
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Marsha Ambrosius - Greedy (Instrumental)
Dre is a genius, what an instrumental. :o 8)
PS: Done by me, I can put out the whole instrumental album.
https://pillowcase.su/f/52fd59769c4d9c5066102ab1a1a6e032
Please drop the whole instrumental album - Self Care / Wrong Right and the Music of my Mind are well worth it